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Starc's 10-wicket haul powers Australia to innings win over Bangladesh in Melbourne
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 11:39 AM
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Mitchell Starc claimed ten wickets as Australia defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs, wrapping up the Melbourne Test in just two days and leveling the two-match series.
Mitchell Starc produced a spectacular performance in the second Test of the series, taking ten wickets across both innings. His spell dismantled Bangladesh's batting line‑up, limiting them to modest totals that left them trailing by an innings and 51 runs.
Australia seized the advantage early, posting a dominant first‑innings score before Starc’s breakthrough. Bangladesh’s attempts to recover faltered as the Australian pacers kept the pressure on, culminating in a swift two‑day finish to the match.
The result levels the two‑match series at 1‑1, setting up a decisive third Test. Both teams will now look to adjust strategies, with Australia hoping to capitalize on Starc’s momentum and Bangladesh aiming to bounce back.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground witnessed the rapid conclusion, underscoring the impact of high‑quality fast bowling in modern Test cricket.
Australia seized the advantage early, posting a dominant first‑innings score before Starc’s breakthrough. Bangladesh’s attempts to recover faltered as the Australian pacers kept the pressure on, culminating in a swift two‑day finish to the match.
The result levels the two‑match series at 1‑1, setting up a decisive third Test. Both teams will now look to adjust strategies, with Australia hoping to capitalize on Starc’s momentum and Bangladesh aiming to bounce back.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground witnessed the rapid conclusion, underscoring the impact of high‑quality fast bowling in modern Test cricket.