Australia v Bangladesh Test series 2026
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Mitchell Starc takes 10 wickets as Australia defeats Bangladesh in second Test
Bangladesh won the first Test in Darwin by nine wickets.
Australia defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test in two days to draw the series.
Australia was bowled out for 210 in their first innings, led by Cameron Green's 67 runs.
“But yeah, we needed to bounce back, and it was a great few days from the lads. I thought everyone was sharp. It was a great start, and we didn’t really let up after that.”
Australia and Bangladesh Play Day One of Second Test with 18 Wickets Falling
Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss in Mackay, Queensland.
Eighteen wickets fell on Day One of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh.
Bangladesh were bowled out for 64 runs in their first innings.
“It was just getting our lengths a bit fuller, using the bouncer a bit more and holding onto our catches,”
Bangladesh Prepares for Second Cricket Test Against Australia
Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first Test of the series in Darwin.
Bangladesh's victory in Darwin was their first Test win on Australian soil.
Australia selected Matt Renshaw to replace Jake Weatherald at the top of the order for the second Test.
“We have to either keep that level of performance or get a little bit better. Even if we have to get 1 percent better in some areas, then we will have to make sure that that’s there.”