Published: 10:56 AM, 20 August 2026
Bangladesh reaches Mackay for second Test against Australia
Bangladesh produced a dominant performance to clinch an epic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first cricket Test at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin -BCB
The Bangladesh team has reached Mackay on Wednesday, the venue of the second and final Test against Australia as they gear up for more histories Down Under.
Bangladesh stunned Australia in the first Test, securing a dominating nine-wicket victory and the manner in which they sealed the victory, fueled the hopes to win the series.
No other Asian teams, barring India, could win a series in Australia so far. But India, too, had to wait for a longer period of time to secure a series here.
In contrary, Bangladesh is on the brink of sealing a series in their just second tour here. A draw will be enough to materialize it. Even if Bangladesh suffer a defeat, the series will be drawn, which will also be a massive result.
Bangladesh in fact, can't loss the series from this position but the mood in the dressing room is different.
After a stunning defeat, which sparked a wide criticism in Australia, the hosts face a must-win second. Opener Jake Weatherald faced the axe and was replaced by inform Matt Renshaw for the second Test.
The match has already generated strong interest among spectators, with tickets for the opening day sold out. Tickets for the second through fourth days remain available.
Mackay, a Queensland city known for its natural beauty, events and recreational fishing, is expected to attract cricket fans as well as visitors keen to explore the region.
The match, beginning from August 22, starts at 6 AM, Bangladesh Time.
Earlier, Bangladesh produced a dominant performance to clinch an epic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first cricket Test at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin.
The victory looked imminent after a stellar performance in the first innings as Bangladesh didn't let the good work go waste.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed 5-66 as Australia were bowled out for 284 in its second innings on Day 4, leaving Bangladesh a target of just 57 for victory.
Despite losing Tanzid Hasan Tamim in the second over for duck, Bangladesh eased past the target in 14.2 overs, bringing a watershed moment into the country's cricket history.
Experienced batter Mominul Haque made the winning shot, cutting Beau Webster past backward point for a boundary as Bangladesh completed a victory Down Under where winning a Test is considered as the toughest assignment.
Mominul was unbeaten on 30 with opener Shadman Islam on 25.
Pacer Hasan Mahmud earlier claimed 6-55, becoming the first Bangladeshi bowler to take a five-wicket haul on Australian soil as the visiting side bowled out Australia for just 198.
Tanzid Hasan became the first Bangladeshi batter to score a Test century in Australia to help the side post 426 and took a 228-run lead.
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto contributed with 84 while Miraz made 65.
The massive lead, however, proved to be decisive in winning the Test for the first time on Australian soil.
