Starc and Islam Take Six Wickets Each on Chaotic Test Day
· Sports · Times of India, Indian Express
Australia's Mitchell Starc and Bangladesh's Shoriful Islam claimed six wickets each on a dramatic opening day of the second Test in Australia, where 18 wickets fell. Starc made an immediate impact by taking a wicket with the very first ball of the match, dismissing Shadman Islam. Bangladesh was bowled out for just 64 runs shortly after lunch, marking their lowest total batting first in Australia since 1932. Shoriful Islam, returning from a side strain, finished with impressive bowling figures of 6-35. By stumps, Australia reached 165-8, holding a 101-run lead with Cameron Green unbeaten on 51.
Why it matters
The dramatic collapse and bowling dominance on Day 1 heavily dictate the momentum and likely outcome of the second Test match.
Read the original report — Times of India
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