Mitchell Starc dominated the proceedings on Day 1 of the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. He recorded one of the fastest five-wicket hauls in Test history, needing only 22 balls to reach the milestone.
Mitchell Starc Takes Fastest Five-Wicket Haul
Starc started by dismissing Shadman Islam for a golden duck with the first ball of the match. He then picked up two more wickets in his next over. He claimed a wicket in each of his next two overs to complete his five-wicket haul. Bangladesh were reduced to 12 for 5.
He finished with figures of 6 for 12 in 10 overs. It was the third time he has recorded a six-wicket haul in the current WTC cycle. Bangladesh were bowled out for just 64.
With this performance, Starc now has 441 Test wickets. He moved past South Africa’s Dale Steyn, who had 439 wickets, to become the tenth-leading wicket-taker in Test history.
After the first session, Starc said he cannot be too unhappy with taking six wickets. He said Australia got first use of the wicket and they hope to build a big lead after dismissing Bangladesh cheaply.
Mitchell Starc Makes Test History With Four First-Ball Wickets in 149 Years
Mitchell Starc has become the first player in 149 years of Test cricket to take a wicket on the first ball of a match on four separate occasions. He achieved the feat during the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay.
Starc struck with the very first delivery of the match, dismissing Shadman Islam. It marked the fourth time he has taken a wicket with the first ball of a Test. He was previously tied with West Indian bowler Pedro Collins, who achieved the feat three times. Starc’s other first-ball dismissals came against Sri Lanka in 2016, England in 2021, and India in 2024.
It was also the 28th time Starc has taken a wicket in the first over of a Test innings. He completed a five-wicket haul in just 22 balls, the sixth-fastest ever. He finished with figures of 6 for 12 as Bangladesh were bowled out for 64.
His dismissal of Mominul Haque gave him 440 career wickets, taking him past South Africa’s Dale Steyn and into 10th place on the all-time list.
Australia needed a response after their nine-wicket defeat in the first Test. Captain Pat Cummins chose to bowl first this time, a decision that paid off immediately. Starc’s performance gave Australia the perfect start.
Bangladesh Have Already Secured Historic Nine-Wicket Test Win in Darwin
Bangladesh secured a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the Darwin Test. It was their first Test win in Australia in only their third attempt and their first Test in the country in 23 years. The win was comprehensive, as they beat the world’s number one team convincingly.
Hasan Mahmud took nine wickets in the match. Tanzid Hasan scored his maiden Test century. Mehidy Hasan Miraz contributed with both bat and ball, scoring a half-century and taking five wickets in the second innings. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto starred with the bat and as captain.
Bangladesh had crashed to 54 all out in a warm-up match just a week before. They were also missing their new pace sensation, Nahid Rana. Despite this, they bowled Australia out for less than 300 in both innings. Their batting line-up stood firm when it mattered.
On the fourth morning, Alex Carey was caught behind for 30. That opened the door for Bangladesh. Mehidy then took key wickets, including Beau Webster and Pat Cummins. Cameron Green scored his third Test century but found little support. He batted for nearly five hours for his 104. After Green’s wicket, the tail folded quickly.
The win is a huge moment for Bangladesh. They missed the T20 World Cup for political reasons earlier in the year. This victory is their biggest Test win to date, beating the world’s number one team in their own backyard.
FAQs
Q. How fast did Mitchell Starc complete his five-wicket haul?
A. Starc took only 22 balls to reach five wickets.
Q. What were Starc’s bowling figures in the Test?
A. Starc finished with 6 wickets for 12 runs.
Q. What record did Starc set with his first-ball wicket?
A. Starc became the first bowler to take four first-ball wickets.
Q. Who did Starc overtake on the Test wicket list?
A. Starc moved past Dale Steyn with 441 Test wickets.
Q. How did Bangladesh perform in the second Test?
A. Bangladesh were bowled out for just 64 runs.
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