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Starc’s 10-wicket haul levels series after Darwin shock
Australia dismantled Bangladesh in Mackay to tie the two-Test series, though batting concerns remain ahead of the South African tour.
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Event
Australia beat Bangladesh in two days to draw series
Australia defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in Mackay, tying the two-Test series at 1-1 after an opening loss in Darwin. Bangladesh were bowled out for 64 in the first innings and 95 in the second, while Australia scored 210. Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets in the match, finishing the series with 12 wickets at an average of 12.08.
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Background
Why this event matters
Australia secured a decisive victory in the second Test in Mackay, defeating Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs to level the two-match series at 1-1. This result followed a historic shock in the opening Test in Darwin, where Bangladesh recorded their first-ever Test win on Australian soil by nine wickets. In the Mackay match, Australia’s bowling attack, led by Mitchell Starc’s 10-wicket haul, dismantled the Bangladesh side, who were bowled out for 64 and 95. Australia’s only innings saw them post 210, with Cameron Green scoring the sole half-century. The series conclusion leaves Australia with a mixed result before their upcoming tour to South Africa.
event-brief
Australia beat Bangladesh in two days to draw series
Australia secured a decisive victory in the second Test in Mackay, defeating Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs to level the two-match series at 1-1. This result followed a historic shock in the opening Test in Darwin, where Bangladesh recorded their first-ever Test win on Aust
Reporting trail
Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13576196/australia-hammer-bangladesh-by-an-innings-inside-two-days-to-tie-test-series-after-shock-opening-loss | published Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:37:00 BST | primary sourceYahoo Sports | https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c9989723r7xo?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Bheadline%5D-%5Bsport%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D | published 2026-08-23T08:19:14.000Z | primary source
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entity brief
Australia beat Bangladesh in two days to draw series: key people and institutions
Key entities: Australia, Bangladesh, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Cameron Green.
faq brief
Australia beat Bangladesh in two days to draw series: key questions
How many wickets did Mitchell Starc take in the second Test? Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets in the match. What was the final score of the second Test? Australia won by an innings and 51 runs. When did Bangladesh last win a Test in Australia before this series? This was Bangladesh
source brief
Australia beat Bangladesh in two days to draw series: reporting sources
Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13576196/australia-hammer-bangladesh-by-an-innings-inside-two-days-to-tie-test-series-after-shock-opening-loss | published Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:37:00 BST | primary source | Yahoo Sports | https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/a
timeline brief
Australia beat Bangladesh in two days to draw series: timeline
2003: Bangladesh last played a five-day Test series in Australia, suffering a 2-0 defeat. 2017: Australia’s only previous Test defeat by Bangladesh occurred in Mirpur. 16 August 2026: Bangladesh defeat Australia by nine wickets in the opening Test in Darwin. 22 August 2026: The s
Timeline
2003
Bangladesh last played a five-day Test series in Australia, suffering a 2-0 defeat.
2017
Australia’s only previous Test defeat by Bangladesh occurred in Mirpur.
16 August 2026
Bangladesh defeat Australia by nine wickets in the opening Test in Darwin.
22 August 2026
The second Test of the series is scheduled to commence in Mackay.
23 August 2026
Australia defeat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs, tying the series.
FAQ
How many wickets did Mitchell Starc take in the second Test?
Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets in the match.
What was the final score of the second Test?
Australia won by an innings and 51 runs.
When did Bangladesh last win a Test in Australia before this series?
This was Bangladesh’s first Test victory on Australian soil.
Who scored the only half-century for Australia in the second Test?
Cameron Green scored 67 runs.
How did Australia win the second Test?
Australia won by an innings and 51 runs, with Bangladesh being skittled for 95 in their second innings.
What were Mitchell Starc’s match figures?
Starc finished with match figures of 10-51, taking 6-12 in the first innings and 4-39 in the second.
Who top-scored for Australia in the match?
Cameron Green top-scored for Australia with 67 runs in the first innings.
What is the current status of the series?
The series is drawn 1-1 following Australia’s victory in the second Test.