Bangladesh wicketkeeper Litton Das recorded a duck during the second day of the Mackay Test against Australia, falling for a 10-ball duck to bowler Mitchell Starc. According to match reports, the dismissal leaves the 31-year-old batter without a single run on the ongoing tour, adding to a mounting statistical pressure point as Australia closes in on an innings victory.
How Mitchell Starc Extended Litton Das’s Tour Struggles
The dismissal arrived in the 25th over of Bangladesh’s first innings. According to match accounts, Australia’s Mitchell Starc angled a short-of-a-length delivery across Litton, who showed minimal foot movement before flashing at the ball. The outside edge traveled at waist height toward third slip, where fielder Beau Webster secured the catch to complete the dismissal.
The wicket marked Starc’s third of the innings and his ninth of the match overall. For Litton, the failure represents his fifth duck in 97 Test innings. The sequence compounds a difficult tour of Australia that contrasts sharply with his recent run-scoring form in international red-ball cricket.
Contrasting Form: From Sylhet Success to Mackay Ducks
Litton’s current struggles in Australia stand in stark contrast to his performances earlier in the red-ball calendar. According to cricket statistics from Bangladesh’s preceding series against Pakistan in Sylhet, Litton contributed a vital 126 and 69 to help secure a 78-run victory for the Tigers. Since arriving in Australia, however, those scoring touchpoints have vanished entirely.
Did you know?
India’s Ajit Agarkar holds the record for the most consecutive ducks in Australia, having failed to score in five successive innings during the 1999-2000 series.
Where Litton Sits Among Unwanted Batting Records
According to team records, former quick Rubel Hossain and Khaled Ahmed share Bangladesh’s unwanted benchmark with four consecutive ducks each. Litton currently sits at three.
Despite the individual batting struggles, the broader two-Test series remains in Bangladesh’s favor regarding the overall result. Having secured a nine-wicket victory in the opening Test in Darwin, the tourists are poised to draw the two-match series as Australia presses for an innings win in Mackay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ducks does Litton Das have in Test cricket?
According to match records, Litton Das has recorded five ducks across 97 Test innings.
Who holds the record for consecutive ducks in Australia?
India’s Ajit Agarkar holds the record for the most consecutive ducks in Australia, failing to score in five successive innings during the 1999-2000 series.
What was the result of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh?
Bangladesh won the first Test in Darwin by nine wickets.
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