Starc goes past Anderson as Bangladesh avoid embarrassment at Mackay; Aussie batting woes continue

Mitchell Starc surpassed James Anderson for the most first-over wickets in Test cricket history, claiming the wicket of Shadman Islam on the very first ball of the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. This early success set the tone for a dominant bowling performance.

Starc went on to take a sensational six wickets for just 12 runs in his 10 overs, dismantling Bangladesh's batting lineup. He achieved a five-wicket haul within the first seven overs, reducing the visitors to a precarious 12/5. Captain Pat Cummins also contributed with three wickets, further collapsing Bangladesh to 39/9.

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Starc started with a vengeance, getting a five-wicket haul within the first seven overs, reducing Bangladesh to 12/5.

Despite the onslaught, Bangladesh managed to avoid the embarrassment of scoring their lowest-ever Test total. Their previous lowest was 43 against the West Indies in 2018. On this occasion, they were bowled out for 64.

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However, Bangladesh avoided the embarrassment of being bowled out for their lowest-ever Test total (their lowest being 43 against West Indies in 2018). Instead, they were skittled out for just 64, with Starc getting a sensational 6/12 in 10 overs.

Starc's exceptional bowling display also saw him climb the all-time Test wicket-takers list. He overtook South African legend Dale Steyn, securing the 10th position with 441 wickets at an average of 26.27. This includes 19 five-wicket hauls and three ten-wicket hauls.

In response, Australia reached 50/3 at the tea break. Steve Smith and Cameron Green were unbeaten on 6 and 1 respectively. Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed took wickets for Bangladesh, reducing Australia to 41/3 before the break.

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He has also gone past South African legend Dale Steyn (439 wickets) and become the 10th-highest wicket-taker in Tests, with 441 wickets at an average of 26.27, with 19 five-wicket hauls and three ten-fers and best figures of 7/58.