Australia faced Bangladesh in the second Test, day two, at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, with a total of 210 all out, holding a 146-run lead after a tumultuous first day where 18 wickets fell.

Mitchell Starc showcased his bowling prowess, taking crucial wickets early, dismissing Shadman for just 1 and Mominul for 0, putting Bangladesh in a precarious position at 5-2.

Key moments included:

• Starc's impressive bowling, leading to a hat trick opportunity and consistently pressuring the batters.
• Hazlewood contributed to the pressure, taking 1 wicket while maintaining a tight line.
• Bangladesh’s batting struggled, with Tanzid and Shanto at the crease, but unable to build a substantial score.

Despite some resistance, Australia’s bowlers dominated, and Bangladesh ended the day at 24-2 after 7 overs. Australia's bowlers, especially Starc, are expected to replicate their first innings performance to maintain their lead.

The match dynamics shifted throughout the day, with Cameron Green’s 67 runs being a standout for Australia, but overall, concerns linger about their batting depth. The second day promises more action as both teams look to assert their dominance in this tightly contested match.