5 for 5: Starc Destroys Bangladesh Top Order in Stunning Opening to Second Test
Mitchell Starc struck five times in four overs as Bangladesh slumped to 12 for 5 after Australia chose to field.
- On Saturday, Australian paceman Mitchell Starc took five wickets in his first four overs, dismantling Bangladesh's top order at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay.
- Australia captain Pat Cummins elected to field first at the newly-opened venue, aiming to square the two-match series after a disappointing loss in Darwin.
- Starc removed opener Shadman Islam and wicketkeeper Litton Das for ducks, while captain Najmul Hossain Shanto also fell early, leaving the visitors reeling at 12 for five.
- Shortly after drinks, the tourists slumped further to six for 21 when Pat Cummins bowled Mushfiqur Rahim for just five.
- Bangladesh edges toward avoiding their lowest Test score of 43 against the West Indies, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz unbeaten on 11 and Hasan Mahmud on eight not out.
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Starc takes 5-11 to leave Bangladesh reeling in 2nd Test
Starc takes five wickets, Bangladesh 35 for six at lunch in second test
Aug 22 - Australia paceman Mitchell Starc took five wickets in 22 balls in a brilliant spell of quick bowling as Bangladesh staggered to lunch at 35 for six on day one of the second test in Mackay, Queensland on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Mitchell Starc Shines with Five Wickets in Brutal Swing Spell | Sports-Games
Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc claimed five wickets in just four overs during the second test against Bangladesh. His impressive swing bowling performance on a bouncy pitch in Mackay, Queensland, showcased his skill and put the visiting team on the back foot early in the game.
Rutland Herald
Medicine Hat NewsStarc's cricket master-class: 5 wickets in 1st session for Australia against Bangladesh
MACKAY, Australia (AP) — Mitchell Starc removed Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam with the first ball of the match and the veteran Australian fast bowler took five wickets in the first session of the second cricket test Saturday.
The Economic Times
Times of IndiaStarc tears through Bangladesh with five wickets in four-over blitz
Mitchell Starc took five wickets in his first four overs. He removed both Bangladesh openers and captain Shanto for ducks. Shadman Islam was out on the first ball of the match. Mominul Haque and Litton Das also fell to Starc. Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to field.
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