Mitchell Starc Tears Through Bangladesh with Six-Wicket Haul as Australia Dominate Second Test at Mackay
Mitchell Starc took 6/12 and reached 441 Test wickets as Australia responded to its series-opening loss with a dominant first-innings collapse.
- On Saturday, August 22, fast bowler Mitchell Starc produced a sensational 6/12 spell at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, bundling out Bangladesh for 64 in their first innings.
- Australia entered the second Test under pressure following a nine-wicket defeat in Darwin, requiring a victory to bolster their chances of reaching the WTC final.
- Starc claimed his five-wicket haul in just 22 balls, one of the quickest in Test history, while surpassing South African legend Dale Steyn with 441 career scalps to reach 10th place all-time.
- Captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood complemented the attack, reducing Bangladesh to 35/6 at lunch, as Starc told broadcaster Alyssa Healy, "Obviously a little bit of anger. It's worked well so far."
- This commanding performance places Australia in complete control of the match, providing the ideal response to their series-opening loss and positioning Starc as a central figure in their WTC final hopes.
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Mitchell Starc's sharp bowling put Bangladesh completely on the back foot in the second Test. Following this powerful performance, a video of him is rapidly going viral on social media.
AUS Vs BAN 2nd Test: Mitchell Starc’s Six-Wicket Rampage Tears Bangladesh Apart For 64 - Watch
Mitchell Starc produced a sensational spell of 6/12 to dismantle Bangladesh for just 64 in the second Test. He struck with the first ball and completed a five-wicket haul in only 22 deliveries, giving Australia the perfect response after their nine-wicket defeat in the series opener
Husband-Wife Duo Mitchell Starc and Alyssa Healy Engage in Hilarious Banter Over Dinner Bill, Video Goes Viral | 🏏 LatestLY
Australian cricket power couple Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc shared a hilarious on-air banter following Starc's incredible 6-wicket haul on the opening day of the 2nd Test against Bangladesh at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, today, August 22, 2026. This delightful exchange follows Bangladesh's historic nine-wicket victory in the first Test. 🏏 Husband-Wife Duo Mitchell Starc and Alyssa Healy Engage in Hilarious Banter Over Dinner Bil…
Mitchell Starc all smiles as wife Alyssa Healy interviews him after fiery Mackay spell
Mitchell Starc tore through Bangladesh with 6/12 before facing a rather familiar interviewer at lunch. Wife and former Australia captain Alyssa Healy grabbed the microphone for a fun exchange after his stunning spell.
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