210/10 (52.3)
CR : 4.00
64/10 (34.0)
CR : 1.88
Australia won by an innings and 51 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Mitchell Starc
6/12 & 4/391(6)
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh Captain): "[On the opposition] We know how good they are. They showed their character and we couldn't play our best this Test match.
[On the change in conditions] These were different conditions. Little bit more extra bounce and swing in the air. So it's challenging for us. As a team we need to adjust the conditions and this will help us.
[On the pitch] It was difficult for all the batters. If you look at their batting also, they also struggled. The way Shoriful, Taskin, Hasan bowled, really happy to see them and it's quite difficult wicket to bat.
[On the series] It's a very proud moment as a team. Shows our character and discipline. We need to be consistent. If we are able to get more chance to play in similar conditions, here and there, it will help us and that's what we want. Not long long gaps like 23 years and playing 2 matches, it's not easy. If we get that chance to play every single year, it will help us to improve our game."
[On the change in conditions] These were different conditions. Little bit more extra bounce and swing in the air. So it's challenging for us. As a team we need to adjust the conditions and this will help us.
[On the pitch] It was difficult for all the batters. If you look at their batting also, they also struggled. The way Shoriful, Taskin, Hasan bowled, really happy to see them and it's quite difficult wicket to bat.
[On the series] It's a very proud moment as a team. Shows our character and discipline. We need to be consistent. If we are able to get more chance to play in similar conditions, here and there, it will help us and that's what we want. Not long long gaps like 23 years and playing 2 matches, it's not easy. If we get that chance to play every single year, it will help us to improve our game."
STATISTICAL ODDITY: This is the first time Bangladesh have been bowled out for under 100 in both innings of a Test, and the first such instance for any team in 21 years. The last team to do so was Zimbabwe against New Zealand in Harare in 2005, when Zimbabwe were dismissed for 59 and 99.
Pat Cummins (Australia Captain): "[On the game] Lot of things went right these couple days. A lot of things went wrong last week.
[On the catching] Everyone was really sharp. If we have a good first hour or two, it sets up for the rest of the match.
[On Cam Green] He looked in total command of his batting this whole series. Held our innings together yesterday and this morning. He's now putting up some good performances at the Test level.
[On Darwin and Mackay] It's been great. Slightly different stadiums than we are used to play in the summer. No complaints, we've loved it. Hopefully we get back here soon."
[On the catching] Everyone was really sharp. If we have a good first hour or two, it sets up for the rest of the match.
[On Cam Green] He looked in total command of his batting this whole series. Held our innings together yesterday and this morning. He's now putting up some good performances at the Test level.
[On Darwin and Mackay] It's been great. Slightly different stadiums than we are used to play in the summer. No complaints, we've loved it. Hopefully we get back here soon."
Shortest Test Matches by Balls Bowled:
642 balls – South Africa vs India, Cape Town, 2024
656 balls – Australia vs South Africa, Melbourne, 1932
672 balls – West Indies vs England, Bridgetown, 1935
750 balls – Australia vs Bangladesh, Mackay, 2026, This Match*
788 balls – England vs Australia, Manchester, 1888
642 balls – South Africa vs India, Cape Town, 2024
656 balls – Australia vs South Africa, Melbourne, 1932
672 balls – West Indies vs England, Bridgetown, 1935
750 balls – Australia vs Bangladesh, Mackay, 2026, This Match*
788 balls – England vs Australia, Manchester, 1888
Shortest Test Matches in Australia (By Balls Bowled):
656 balls – Australia vs South Africa, Melbourne, 1932
750 balls – Australia vs Bangladesh, Mackay, 2026, This Match*
847 balls – Australia vs England, Perth, 2025
852 balls – Australia vs England, Melbourne, 2025
866 balls – Australia vs South Africa, Brisbane, 2022
656 balls – Australia vs South Africa, Melbourne, 1932
750 balls – Australia vs Bangladesh, Mackay, 2026, This Match*
847 balls – Australia vs England, Perth, 2025
852 balls – Australia vs England, Melbourne, 2025
866 balls – Australia vs South Africa, Brisbane, 2022
Australia vs Bangladesh Test Series Results:
Australia won 2-0 vs Bangladesh, Australia, 2003
Australia won 2-0 vs Bangladesh, Bangladesh, 2006
Series drawn 1-1, Bangladesh, 2017
Series drawn 1-1, Australia, 2026*
Australia won 2-0 vs Bangladesh, Australia, 2003
Australia won 2-0 vs Bangladesh, Bangladesh, 2006
Series drawn 1-1, Bangladesh, 2017
Series drawn 1-1, Australia, 2026*
Australia and Bangladesh have finished the Test series with a scoreline of 1-1, with plenty of learnings to ponder for both teams. Australia maintain their top position in the WTC points table, while Bangladesh find themselves at the fourth position. Aussies' next stop will be Zimbabwe for a 3-match ODI series in mid-September, while the Bangla Tigers have a break before touring South Africa in November.
That's it from a short-lived but high-octane Test match from Mackay as the venue gets its first taste of men's Test match action. 18 wickets on day 1 and 12 on the 2nd as the hosts seal a brilliant win by an innings and 51 runs.
That's it from our coverage, Ninaad Dixit here signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Pritam Dey, scorer/analyst Bishal Mandal and statistician Aman. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world.