Mitchell Starc finished with 6 for 12 as Bangladesh were bowled out for 64 at Mackay; Australia closed day one 8 for 165, leading by 101. Starc ripped through Bangladesh early, including a burst that produced five wickets in 22 balls and a spell described in one post as five for four runs as the visitors slumped to 12 for 5. Australia lost early wickets in reply, and Pat Cummins took a wicket that prevented Starc from chasing a match 10‑wicket haul. Commentators and posts singled out Glenn McGrath's remarks about batting simplicity and questioned the choice of Mackay as a Test venue as the match produced unusually rapid, volatile action. One post noted the pair of six-wicket hauls on day one, Starc and Shoriful Islam, drawing a historical comparison with Frank Worrell and Bill Johnston at Adelaide in 1951. Play resumes on day two with Australia 8 for 165, leading by 101 and positioned to set a target or push for a declaration.
