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Starc and Shoriful Islam Leave Australia 165-8 at Stumps

8/23/2026

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Summary

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Mitchell Starc took 6-12, the sixth-fastest five-for ever, moving into the all-time top 10.
Shoriful Islam replied with 6-35, leaving Australia 165-8 at stumps and a 101-run lead.
Cameron Green anchored Australia with an unbeaten 51 after early wickets fell to 41-3.
Their six-wicket hauls marked the third instance of two left-arm pacers achieving that feat in the same Test.

History

Historical Context

Chaminda Vaas set a precedent in the 2003 Cricket World Cup when his left-arm fast-medium spell of 5/20 and a hat-trick against Bangladesh gave Sri Lanka a 70-run win. That performance highlighted the tactical edge of left-arm pace, a trend echoed today as Australia’s Mitchell Starc and Bangladesh’s Shoriful Islam each claimed six wickets, reinforcing teams’ focus on cultivating similar specialists.

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Story summary

Mitchell Starc took 6-12, the sixth-fastest five-for ever, moving into the all-time top 10.
Shoriful Islam replied with 6-35, leaving Australia 165-8 at stumps and a 101-run lead.
Cameron Green anchored Australia with an unbeaten 51 after early wickets fell to 41-3.
Their six-wicket hauls marked the third instance of two left-arm pacers achieving that feat in the same Test.

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