AUS vs BAN Match Prediction 2nd Test: This series has gathered up a lot of steam after the result of the first game, where Bangladesh won a Test game in Australia for the first time. Standing on the precipice of another record, the Asian side will look to seal the series with a positive record in the second and final match.
The Australian Men’s Cricket Team started the year with an Ashes series victory over arch-rivals England. But followed it up with a T20I series defeat to Pakistan. In the 2026 T20 World Cup, defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka meant that they were out of the group stage.
After the IPL, in which several players from this team participated, the Aussies lost an ODI series to Pakistan, and were then defeated by Bangladesh in an ODI series, before making a comeback and whitewashing the Bangla Tigers in T20Is.
In the subsequent two-match Test series against Bangladesh, Australia lost the first Test by a whopping nine wickets.
As for the Bangladesh Cricket Team, they started this year in winning fashion, defeating Pakistan in an ODI series, before winning in ODIs and tying the T20I series against New Zealand.
Their brilliant form continued with two Test wins against Pakistan and an ODI series defeat of Australia. In the T20I series against the Aussies, however, the Bangla Tigers lost.
We now arrive at the Test series against the Baggy Greens, in which Bangladesh won the first Test, marking their first Test win down-under.
AUS vs BAN Match Prediction 2nd Test Date and Time:
- Date: August 22-26, 2026
- Time: 10 AM onwards (local); 5:30 AM onwards (IST)
- Venue: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
AUS Vs BAN Live Streaming: How To Watch
The Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network on TV in Bangladesh. It will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website on mobiles, laptops, and other streaming devices.
AUS Vs BAN Team; Announced Squad:
Australia Announced Squad:
Pat Cummins (C), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Seven Smith, Alex Carey (wk), Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland
Bangladesh Announced Squad:
Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Tanzid Hasan, Shadman Islam, Litton Das (wk), Jaker Ali (wk), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Amite Hasan (wk), Soumya Sarkar, Monimul Haque, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Rbadot Hossain, Musfik Hasan, Khaled Ahmed
Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Prediction: Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 07
- Australia Won: 05
- Bangladesh Won: 02
- Draw: 00
- First Played: July 25-28, 2003 (AUS win)
- Last Played: August 13-16, 2026 (BAN win)
AUS Vs BAN Toss Update
*To be updated after the toss*
AUS Vs BAN Team; Predicted XIs:
Australia Predicted XI:
Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
Bangladesh Predicted XI:
Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Monimul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das 9wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, taijul islam, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain
AUS Vs BAN 2nd Test Great Barrier Reef Arena Pitch Report
The surfaces at the Great Barrier Reef Arena provide a truly balanced contest between batters and bowlers. Early in the game, with a new ball, batters will get an even pace and bounce. On the other hand, pacers will see the ball carry nicely off the surface. The moisture and ball movement in the air will allow fast-bowlers to make their mark. But as the ball gets old, spinners come into play. Meanwhile, the pitch on the third day and onwards might negate much of the advantage for the pacers, making it easier for the batters; spinners will dominate this phase of the game. The square boundaries here are approximately 65-67m away from the batter. The Straight boundaries, meanwhile, are a little longer, about 70m in length.
AUS Vs BAN 2nd Test Match Weather Forecast
The weather in Mackay over the coming days will provide decent conditions for Test cricket. The skies will be partly cloudy with a small chance of rain on a couple of days. The temperatures will peak in the mid-20s. The winds are expected to be quite strong, helping the pacers and the ball movement in the air, while the humidity will be on the higher end.
AUS vs BAN Match Prediction 2nd Test: 3 Players To Watch Out For
The 3 players to watch out for in the AUS Vs BAN 2nd Test match are:
- Bangladesh bowler Hasan Mahmud
- Australia all-rounder Cameron Green
- Bangladesh batter Tanzid Hasan
Australia vs Bangladesh Prediction: Who will win the 2nd Test Match?
For the AUS Vs BAN 2nd Test Match Prediction, the second Test match played between Australia and Bangladesh will be a draw.
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