Mitchell Starc dominated on Day 1 at Mackay, taking 6 for 12 as Bangladesh were bowled out for 64. Australia reached 165 for 8 at stumps, leading by 101 runs after a top-order collapse left them 3 for 50 at tea before recovering. Starc produced a brutal spell that included five wickets in 22 balls and at one point five wickets for four runs, with Ben Cummins also taking a wicket to deny Starc a ten-for. The match has already featured unexpected moments, including a No. 11 being the innings top scorer for Bangladesh and heavy praise for Cam Green as a reliable batter in Australia’s lineup. Several posts noted the rarity of two bowlers taking six wickets in a day, comparing Starc and Bangladesh’s Shoriful Islam to historic pairs who achieved similar feats.
