The second Test began with Bangladesh being inserted to bat first on the opening day.
Early Collapse After Being Asked to Bat
Mitchell Starc produced a devastating spell that left the visitors in tatters by lunch.
Starc claimed five wickets in the space of just 22 balls during the morning session.
Key Details of the Spell
- Five wickets taken by Starc
- Duration of the spell: 22 balls
- Timing: before lunch on day one
- Match situation: second Test, Bangladesh batting first
The Bangladesh innings was reduced to a precarious position after the rapid fall of wickets.
The visitors were in tatters at lunch on the opening day of the second Test after being asked to bat.
This sequence of events unfolded on the first morning with Starc operating in a highly effective manner.
The impact was immediate as the Bangladesh batting order faced the quick dismissals.
Starc’s five-wicket haul came within a very short period, shaping the early narrative of the Test match.
By the lunch interval, the visitors found themselves in significant difficulty following the initial overs.