Starc and Shoriful Deliver Career-Best Bowling Figures
According to AFP and The Hindu, Australia was bowled out for 210 in the morning session of day two, securing a lead of 146 runs. Cameron Green anchored the tail-end resistance with a score of 67 before falling to Bangladesh bowler Shoriful Islam, who finished with career-best figures of 7-48. AFP reported that Shoriful’s spell marks the best bowling figures by a Bangladeshi bowler in an away Test match. Australia resumed their first innings at 165-8 with Green on 51 and Nathan Lyon on 10. Lyon contributed a valiant unbeaten 32, which included a towering six off Taskin Ahmed, while Josh Hazlewood added 24 crucial runs for the final wicket before being caught by Shadman Islam off Taijul Islam.
Bangladesh Top Order Collapses Under Starc Spell
Facing a 146-run deficit, Bangladesh suffered a disastrous start in their second innings, collapsing to 39-3 by lunch and remaining 107 runs adrift, as reported by AFP and The Hindu. Mitchell Starc, who previously tore through the visitors for 6-12 in their first-innings total of 64, tormented the batting lineup once more. Shadman Islam lasted only three deliveries before edging a moving delivery from Starc to Marnus Labuschagne at point. Mominul Haque fell on the very next ball without offering a shot, as Starc removed his off stump to set up a hat-trick opportunity. Although captain Najmul Hossain Shanto survived the hat-trick ball to finish the session unbeaten on 23 alongside Mushfiqur Rahim on four, Bangladesh’s troubles mounted when Tanzid Hasan departed for nine after pulling Pat Cummins into the deep where Starc took the catch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the second Test match between Australia and Bangladesh taking place?
According to AFP and The Hindu, the match is being played at the Great Barrier Reef Stadium in Mackay.
What were Shoriful Islam’s bowling figures in the innings?
Shoriful Islam finished with figures of 7-48, which AFP notes is the best performance by a Bangladeshi bowler in an away Test.
How many wickets fell on the first day of the Test?
According to match reports, 18 wickets fell during a frenetic opening day.
Who led Australia’s scoring in their first innings?
Cameron Green led the hosts with 67 runs, supported by Nathan Lyon’s unbeaten 32.
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