Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Australia Bowl Out Bangladesh for 64 as Second Test Unfolds
Australia and Bangladesh are playing the second Test match of their cricket series.
The match is being held in Mackay, Australia.
Bangladesh won the first Test, so Australia needs a strong performance to avoid losing the series at home.
On the second day, Australia bowled Bangladesh out for only 64 runs in their first innings.
Australia had then lost eight wickets while scoring 165 runs.
Australia will try to add more runs before bowling again.
They want to dismiss Bangladesh cheaply a second time and win the match.
Alex Carey is playing his 50th Test, and Steve Smith is close to passing Steve Waugh on Australia's run-scoring list.
On day two in Mackay, Australia dismissed Bangladesh for 64 in their first innings.
Australia were 165 for eight after 40 overs, leaving the hosts needing more runs.
Australia are seeking a major victory to level the series after losing the first Test by nine wickets.
Matthew Renshaw was recalled after Jake Weatherald was dropped, with Scott Boland and Josh Inglis expected to be available.
Alex Carey is playing his 50th Test, while Steve Smith needs 50 runs to pass Steve Waugh in Australia's Test run-scoring rankings.
- Who
- Australia and Bangladesh's national Test cricket teams.
- What
- The second Test of the series, with Australia at 165 for eight after dismissing Bangladesh for 64 in the first innings.
- When
- Day two was underway on August 23, 2026.
- Where
- Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, Australia.
- Why
- Australia are trying to win the match, level the series and avoid losing a home series to Bangladesh.
Australia's Recovery Effort
Bangladesh's Early Setback
Match objective
Australia's Recovery Effort
Australia need a big win after their nine-wicket defeat in Darwin to level the series and avoid a home-series loss.
Bangladesh's Early Setback
Bangladesh entered the Test with confidence after their historic first-Test victory, but their first innings ended at 64.
Second innings challenge
Australia's Recovery Effort
Australia will aim to add runs to their 165-for-eight total and then dismiss Bangladesh cheaply again.
Bangladesh's Early Setback
Bangladesh must produce a much stronger second innings after being bowled out quickly in the first.
Team changes
Australia's Recovery Effort
Australia recalled Matthew Renshaw after dropping Jake Weatherald, while Scott Boland and Josh Inglis were expected to be available.
Bangladesh's Early Setback
Bangladesh were unlikely to change the bowling attack that had twice dismantled Australia in Darwin; Shoriful Islam passed a fitness test but may have to wait for his chance.
- Current match position
- Australia were 165 for eight after 40 overs on day two.
- Bangladesh first innings
- Bangladesh were bowled out for 64 runs.
- Series position
- Bangladesh won the first Test in Darwin by nine wickets.
- Venue
- Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay.
- Match dates
- August 22-26, 2026.
- Milestones
- Alex Carey is playing his 50th Test; Steve Smith needs 50 runs to surpass Steve Waugh as Australia's third-highest Test run-scorer.
- Australia selection
- Matthew Renshaw was recalled after Jake Weatherald was dropped.
