Mitchell Starc dominated the Bangladesh batting lineup once more, leading Australia to a decisive victory by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test held in Mackay. This match marked the third occasion in the last seven Tests that a match in Australia concluded within two days, as Starc and captain Pat Cummins (3-10) dismantled the Bangladesh batting order, which struggled significantly.

Following Bangladesh's nine-wicket win in Darwin, the series concluded in a draw at 1-1.

Starc's remarkable performance included:

• 6-12 on day one, contributing to Bangladesh's total of just 64.
• 4-39 on day two, bringing his match tally to 10 wickets, a feat he has achieved four times in his career.

Australia's first innings score of 210 was notably the fourth-lowest in Test history to secure an innings win.

Cummins remarked, "It seemed to happen in fast-forward. The pitch was pretty good, but there was some really good bowling and below-average batting."

Bangladesh was bowled out shortly after tea, with Nathan Lyon claiming two wickets in three balls, leaving Mushfiqur Rahim stranded on 29 not out. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto acknowledged the toss's impact on the match, stating, "We didn’t bat well and they bowled very well."

Starc's aggressive bowling included:

• Dismissing opener Shadman Islam (1) and Mominul Haque in consecutive deliveries.
• Taking the catch for Lyon's first wicket, helping to dismantle the Bangladesh batting lineup.

Shoriful Islam shone for Bangladesh, achieving the best away figures in an innings for his country at 7-48, surpassing the previous record.

Cameron Green scored 67, marking the best series aggregate of 184 between both teams, securing his place for the upcoming series in South Africa. Despite Bangladesh's struggles, Shoriful's potential as a future star was evident, suggesting a promising future for the young bowler.