Clinical Australia down Bangladesh to level Test series

The hosts dominated with the ball, wrapping up the Mackay Test in two days to hand Bangladesh an innings defeat. Australia began Day 2 by extending their overnight lead to 146 before being bowled out for 210. Starc claimed two of the top three wickets, leaving Bangladesh struggling at 39/3 at lunch. Najmul Hossain Shanto (31 off 46 balls) and Mushfiqur Rahim attempted a 27-run partnership before Nathan Lyon removed Bangladesh skipper. Mushfiqur played a lone hand, remaining unbeaten on 29 off 80 balls. Starc completed a 10-wicket haul, with skipper Pat Cummins (3/10) and Nathan Lyon (3/25) contributing three wickets each to secure the match. Series result: First Test: Bangladesh won by nine wickets. Second Test: Australia won by an innings and 51 runs.