What happened on day one (second Test at Mackay)?
In the second Test at Mackay, Australia gained strong control over Bangladesh on day one. Australia built a 101-run lead, and 18 wickets fell on day one. The key on-field results recorded in the update were Bangladesh’s dismissal for 64 and Australia’s stumps score of 165/8.
Key day-one numbers and individual contributions (as stated in the match update)
The update highlights early fast-bowling impact. Mitchell Starc is reported to have taken five wickets in 22 balls during the morning. Shoriful Islam is also mentioned as part of the early period of wicket-taking. At stumps, Cameron Green is reported to be on 51, and Nathan Lyon on 10.
Background and earlier position
The available information is limited to the day-one match state in the second Test at Mackay. It does not provide innings-by-innings narrative for earlier phases of the match beyond the day-one totals, wickets falling count, and stumps figures.
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