--- title: "Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Starc’s 10-Wicket Masterclass Seals Two-Day Win" url: https://whatsthescore.in/blog/australia-vs-bangladesh-2nd-test-starcs-10-wicket-haul author: "Sandeep Tewary" author_url: https://whatsthescore.in/author/sandeep-tewary author_title: "Global Sports Enthusiast, Cricketer & Writer" publisher: "What's The Score" category: "Cricket" type: report published: 2026-08-23T11:07:00+05:30 updated: 2026-08-23T07:41:55+05:30 reading_time_minutes: 3 tags: ["AUS vs BAN", "AUS vs BAN 2026", "Australia Cricket", "Australia Test Series", "Australia vs Bangladesh", "Bangladesh Cricket", "Bangladesh Test Series", "Cameron Green", "cricket news", "Cricket Updates", "Mackay Test", "Mitchell Starc", "Nathan Lyon", "Pat Cummins", "Shoriful Islam", "Test Cricket", "Test Match", "World Cricket"] license: "Quotation with attribution and a link is permitted. Full reproduction is not." canonical: https://whatsthescore.in/blog/australia-vs-bangladesh-2nd-test-starcs-10-wicket-haul --- # Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Starc’s 10-Wicket Masterclass Seals Two-Day Win *Mitchell Starc takes 10 wickets as Australia crush Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test at Mackay.* By Sandeep Tewary · 23 August 2026 · 3 min read ## Key takeaways - Australia defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in Mackay. - Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets in the match. - Starc moved to 445 career Test wickets. - Shoriful Islam claimed a career-best 7/48 for Bangladesh. - Cameron Green scored 67 after his century in Darwin. - Bangladesh were bowled out for 64 and 95. - The two-Test series finishes 1-1. - Australia responded strongly after their historic Darwin defeat. ## Australia Bounce Back as Bangladesh Collapse in Mackay Australia produced a stunning response to their historic defeat in Darwin, crushing Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. The match lasted just two days, with Australia’s bowlers completely dismantling Bangladesh after the visitors had earlier shocked the hosts in the opening Test. The decisive performance came from **Mitchell Starc**, who finished with 10 wickets in the match and moved to 445 Test wickets. Australia’s victory also levels the two-match Test series at 1-1. ### Shoriful Islam Gives Bangladesh Hope Bangladesh had enjoyed a remarkable start to the second Test when paceman **Shoriful Islam** ripped through Australia's batting. After Australia resumed their first innings on 165/8, Shoriful dismissed Cameron Green for 67 as Australia were eventually bowled out for 210. Shoriful finished with outstanding figures of **7/48**, the best Test innings figures of his career and a historic performance against Australia. His spell ensured Bangladesh remained in the contest despite being bowled out for only **64** in their first innings. ### Starc Turns the Match on Its Head If Shoriful gave Bangladesh something to celebrate, Starc made sure Australia controlled the match. The left-arm quick had already destroyed Bangladesh on day one, taking 6/12 as the visitors were bowled out for just 64. He continued his dominance on day two, completing a 10-wicket match haul as Bangladesh's second innings collapsed. Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins also contributed to the pressure, leaving Bangladesh unable to build the partnership needed to force Australia into another difficult finish. Starc's performance was particularly significant because Australia had arrived in Mackay under pressure after Bangladesh's stunning nine-wicket victory in Darwin. ### Cameron Green Continues His Strong Series Amid Australia's batting problems, Cameron Green emerged as one of the team's most dependable performers. Green scored 67 in Australia's first innings after making a century in the opening Test in Darwin. His contribution was crucial on a difficult Mackay surface where both teams struggled against high-quality pace bowling. However, Australia's top order remains a concern. The team's victory was built primarily on its bowling strength rather than sustained batting dominance. ### Bangladesh Collapse for 95 After Australia established a first-innings advantage, Bangladesh's second innings never gathered momentum. The Tigers were eventually dismissed for just 95, handing Australia victory by an innings and 51 runs. It was a dramatic turnaround from Darwin, where Bangladesh had recorded their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil. The contrast between the two Tests highlights how dramatically conditions and momentum can influence this series. ### From Historic Upset to Complete Reversal Bangladesh entered the Mackay Test with confidence after defeating Australia by nine wickets in Darwin. That victory had been one of the biggest results in Bangladesh's Test history and gave the visitors a 1-0 series lead. Australia responded by making changes to their squad, including dropping opener Jake Weatherald and bringing Matthew Renshaw into the group. The response was emphatic. While Australia's batting still showed vulnerabilities, the pace attack proved too strong for Bangladesh in Mackay. ### What the Result Means The two-match series now finishes 1-1, with both teams having produced one dramatically different performance. For Australia, the win provides an important response after the shock in Darwin. But questions remain about the consistency of the top order. For Bangladesh, the series will still be remembered for their historic first Test victory in Australia. However, their inability to reproduce that batting performance in Mackay prevented them from completing one of the biggest Test-series upsets in recent memory. ## Frequently asked questions ### Who won the Australia vs Bangladesh second Test? Australia won the second Test by an innings and 51 runs in Mackay. ### How many wickets did Mitchell Starc take? Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets across the match. ### How many runs did Australia score? Australia scored 210 in their first innings. ### How many runs did Bangladesh score? Bangladesh were dismissed for 64 in their first innings and 95 in their second. ### Who was Bangladesh's best bowler? Shoriful Islam was Bangladesh's standout bowler, taking 7/48 in Australia's first innings. ### What was the result of the Australia vs Bangladesh Test series? The two-match series ended 1-1, with Bangladesh winning the first Test in Darwin and Australia winning the second in Mackay. ## Sources - [The Guardian – Australia v Bangladesh: second men’s Test, day two](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/aug/23/aus-vs-ban-second-mens-test-day-two-live) - [Reuters – Bangladesh 39-3 at lunch on day two](https://www.reuters.com/sports/cricket/bangladesh-39-3-lunch-trail-by-107-runs-second-test-v-australia-2026-08-23/) - [Cricket Australia – Bangladesh’s historic Darwin victory](https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4560415/day-four-match-report-australia-lose-to-bangladesh-first-test-2026-darwin-scores-highlights-historic-victory-target-57-cameron-green-century-mehidy-hasan-miraz-five-wickets) - [Times of India – Shoriful Islam’s record seven-wicket haul](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/shoriful-islam-makes-bangladesh-history-with-record-seven-wicket-haul-against-australia/articleshow/133433725.cms) --- Originally published by What's The Score at https://whatsthescore.in/blog/australia-vs-bangladesh-2nd-test-starcs-10-wicket-haul