Bangladesh and Australia's Battle of the Pacemen: Starc and Shoriful Shine in Thrilling Test Match

In a dramatic opening day of the second test, Australia's Mitchell Starc and Bangladesh's Shoriful Islam each captured six-wicket hauls, turning the match into a thrilling contest. Despite a rocky start, Bangladesh rallied, with Starc's efforts lifting him into the top 10 of all-time test wicket-takers.

On a dramatic day of test cricket, pacemen Mitchell Starc from Australia and Bangladesh's Shoriful Islam stole the spotlight with spectacular six-wicket hauls. The thrilling encounter saw 18 wickets fall on the bouncy Mackay pitch, as Australia ended the day at 165 for eight, clinging to a 101-run lead.

Cameron Green showcased his resilience by scoring 51 not out, supporting Australia's innings after a stunning first-test defeat in Darwin. Starc's sensational 6-12 spell, including the first five wickets in just 22 balls, showcased his swinging prowess.

Shoriful Islam's late-day heroics with 6-35 brought Bangladesh back into the match after a poor start, while his offensive prowess also led him to become Bangladesh's top scorer with 14 runs. As both teams prepare for day two, Australia aims to solidify their lead despite middle-order struggles.