After a historic nine-wicket victory in Darwin, Bangladesh are all set to take on Pat Cummins' Australia in the second and final Test at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay from Aug. 22.
With Australia desperate to avoid a shocking home series defeat and Bangladesh chasing an unprecedented 2-0 whitewash, fans across the globe are eagerly waiting for this match.
With World Test Championship points on the line, Australia must secure a win to preserve their lead. At the same time, Bangladesh stand on the threshold of one of the most remarkable series victories in modern Test cricket history.
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Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Live Streaming: Date And Time
The second Test between Australia and Bangladesh will start on Aug. 22 at 5:30 a.m. IST.
Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test : Venue
The match will be played at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay.
Where To Watch Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test live?
The Australia vs Bangladesh match will be available to stream live on JioHotstar, while television coverage will be available on the Star Sports Network.
Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Playing XI
Australia: Matthew Renshaw, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
Bangladesh: Not yet announced
Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Preview
Seeking an immediate response to bolster their position at the top of the World Test Championship standings, the Australian selectors have made decisive changes to their batting order ahead of the crucial encounter.
Pat Cummins confirmed that opener Jake Weatherald has been dropped following a difficult outing, paving the way for left-hander Matthew Renshaw to return for his first Test appearance in over three years.
Renshaw's inclusion alongside Travis Head at the top of the order aims to restore stability to a batting line-up that succumbed to Bangladesh's disciplined seam attack in the first match.
Bangladesh enter the second Test brimming with confidence, aware that another strong performance could seal an unprecedented series victory in Australia. The visitors showed remarkable patience and tactical discipline in Darwin, with Hasan Mahmud leading the bowling effort and Tanzid Hasan starring with the bat.
With World Test Championship points on the line, Australia must secure a win to preserve their lead. At the same time, Bangladesh stand on the threshold of one of the most remarkable series victories in modern Test cricket history.
Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Squads
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc), Soumya Sarkar, Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mominul Haque Showrab, Mushfiqur Rahim, Amite Hasan, Jaker Ali Anik, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Musfik Hasan, Litton Das, Shoriful Islam
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