Australia's Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets in the second Test against Bangladesh, securing a commanding innings and 51-run victory. The hosts ended the two-match series in a draw after a dominant display in Mackay. Starc's 10-51 for the match was pivotal, as Bangladesh collapsed to 64 and 95. Cameron Green's 67 helped Australia post 210, setting up a 146-run lead. Bangladesh's Shoriful Islam claimed 7-48, the best figures by a Bangladeshi bowler in an away Test. Starc's four wickets in the second innings, including a hat-trick opportunity, dismantled the visitors' batting lineup. Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon chipped in with 3-10 and 3-25 respectively. Bangladesh's early struggles saw Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque dismissed by Starc, while Najmul Hossain Shanto survived to deny the fast bowler a hat-trick. Lyon's off-spin accounted for Shanto (31) and Litton Das (0), sealing the innings. Australia's chase saw Green (51) and Lyon (10) build a 200-run partnership, with Hazlewood adding 24 before the innings ended on 210-8. The result leveled the series, with Australia bouncing back from a first Test loss.
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Starc Takes 10 as Australia Dominate Bangladesh in Second Test
Australia's Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets as they defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test, ending the series in a draw. Starc's stellar performance led to a commanding victory.
