Australia produced a stunning comeback in the second Test against Bangladesh, securing a dominant innings-and-51-run victory in Mackay. The match ended inside two days as the hosts bounced back strongly from their historic defeat in the opening Test.
Bangladesh struggled from the outset, being dismissed for just 64 in their first innings. Mitchell Starc was the chief destroyer, claiming six wickets for 12 runs in a devastating spell. He took five wickets in only 22 deliveries as Australia’s bowling attack ripped through the Bangladeshi batting order.
Australia responded with 210 in their only innings, establishing a commanding lead over the visitors. Cameron Green played an important role with the bat, scoring 67, while Steve Smith contributed 42 as Australia recovered from a difficult start to build a significant advantage.
Facing a huge deficit, Bangladesh again failed to produce a strong batting performance in their second innings. The visitors were bowled out for 95, leaving Australia with a comprehensive innings-and-51-run victory and bringing the two-match Test series level at 1-1.
Starc completed an outstanding match by finishing with 10 wickets. In Bangladesh’s second innings, he took four wickets, while captain Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon claimed three wickets apiece to complete Australia’s emphatic victory.
The result was a major turnaround after Bangladesh had stunned Australia in the first Test in Darwin. Bangladesh won that match by nine wickets, marking their first Test victory over Australia on Australian soil and putting the hosts under immediate pressure in the series.
With Australia’s victory in Mackay, the two-Test series ended 1-1. The second Test also highlighted the decisive impact of Australia’s bowling attack, particularly Starc, whose 10-wicket match haul proved central to the hosts’ rapid and comprehensive victory.
