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Australia bounced back decisively from their shock first-Test loss, securing a commanding victory over Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in Mackay. The match concluded in just two days, with the hosts leveling the two-match series after Bangladesh’s nine-wicket triumph in Darwin.
Mitchell Starc delivered a standout performance, claiming 10 wickets across both innings to earn man-of-the-match honors. His second-innings haul of 4-39 proved decisive as Bangladesh crumbled to 95 all out. Captain Pat Cummins contributed 3-10 while Nathan Lyon added 3-25 to the bowling effort. Australia had posted 210 in their first innings, built around Cameron Green’s 67, giving them a 146-run advantage after Bangladesh managed only 64.
Bangladesh’s batting collapse was stark, with opener Shadman Islam departing off the first ball. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto managed 31 runs and offered resistance, but the visitors struggled against Australia’s aggressive bowling attack. Shoriful Islam had impressed with 7-48 in Australia’s first innings, recording Bangladesh’s best bowling figures in an away Test, though it proved insufficient to prevent the defeat.
Cummins praised his team’s response, noting that sharper performances across the board enabled the turnaround. Bangladesh captain Shanto acknowledged the challenging conditions with additional bounce and swing, indicating his team had learned valuable lessons from the heavy defeat.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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