Starc and Shoriful Steal Day One Show with Stellar Six-Wicket Feats

Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam took six wickets each as Bangladesh fought back against Australia on the first day of the second test. Despite a poor start, Bangladesh restricted Australia to 165 for eight at stumps. Australia leads by 101 runs after dismissing Bangladesh for 64 earlier.

In a gripping first day of the second test, Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam dominated with six-wicket hauls, providing pivotal moments on the bouncy Mackay pitch. Eighteen wickets fell, symbolizing a day rich in drama and unpredictability.

Australia found themselves at 165 for eight by the day's end, holding a slim 101-run lead, having earlier dismissed Bangladesh for a paltry 64 despite a strong start by the visitors.

Starc's swing mastery saw him dismantle the Bangladesh batting lineup, while Shoriful's remarkable 6-35 rekindled hope for the tourists by devastating Australia's top order.