Mitchell Starc produced a devastating spell in Mackay, taking 6/12 to bowl Bangladesh out for just 64. He struck with the first ball and claimed five wickets within the opening 45 minutes, leaving Bangladesh reeling at 12/5. Starc’s six-wicket haul was the highlight of Australia’s dominant bowling performance in the second Test.

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Mitchell Starc produced a stunning opening spell as Australia bowled Bangladesh out for just 64 on the first day of the second and final Test in Mackay on Saturday. Starc claimed 6/12 as Australia made a strong response after their nine-wicket defeat in the opening Test in Darwin. Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bowl first.

Starc made an instant impact by taking the first ball of the match. Shadman Islam edged the delivery to Cameron Green at gully as the ball moved in before leaving the left-hander. It was the fourth time Starc had taken a wicket with the first ball of a Test innings.

The fast bowler struck again in his next over, dismissing Tanzid Hasan for a duck. He then trapped Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto lbw with the very next delivery. Shanto reviewed the decision, but the call stayed with Starc on umpire's call.

Starc missed out on a hat-trick but quickly added another wicket. Mominul Haque edged a wide delivery to Green at gully, leaving Bangladesh in deep trouble. Litton Das was then dismissed lbw for a duck in Starc's next over.

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Bangladesh were reduced to 12/5, their lowest score after losing five wickets in a Test innings. Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz managed to resist for a while and took the score to 35/6 by lunch. Their partnership was eventually broken when Cummins bowled Mushfiqur for five.

Cummins continued to trouble the Bangladesh lower order, dismissing Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 11 and Taskin Ahmed for one. Josh Hazlewood also joined the attack by removing Hasan Mahmud for 10. Bangladesh's lower order managed to push the total past 50 before Starc returned to finish the innings.

Starc completed his six-wicket haul by having Shoriful Islam caught behind for 14. Bangladesh were bowled out for 64, with Starc finishing as the chief destroyer. His devastating spell gave Australia complete control after their disappointing performance in the first Test.

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