Live: History looms in Mackay as Australia looks for response against Bangladesh

Mackay's Harrup Park is set to become Australia's 12th men's Test cricket venue as the home side desperately seeks to rebound in the second and final Test against Bangladesh. This marks the fourth Queensland ground to host a Test match, and the first new venue since Canberra in 2019.

Bangladesh, buoyed by a historic win in Darwin, faces selection decisions. The return of pace bowler Shoriful Islam, a left-arm seamer standing over 190cm, presents a valuable option for the visitors. His inclusion could offer variation on a pitch that appears to have a bit of grass, potentially at the expense of spinner Taijul Islam.

For Australia, the match signifies a chance to redeem themselves after the first Test. Opener Matt Renshaw is set to return to the Baggy Green after a three-and-a-half-year absence. Renshaw has a history at Harrup Park, having scored two First Class centuries there and being the venue's leading run-scorer, offering a potential boost for the Australian batting lineup.