Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets as Australia defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test at Mackay.

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Hasan's 101 made him the first Bangladeshi to score a Test century in Australia

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto says the wicketkeeper-batsman is fully fit after recovering from a calf injury

Australia’s women’s cricket team has added another major trophy to its remarkable collection, winning the Women’s T20 World Cup at Lord’s and reinforcing its long-standing dominance in global cricket. Despite entering a period of transition, including a change in leadership and the introduction of several younger players, the team has continued its extraordinary habit of winning major tournaments. The side, now led by Sophie Molineux, faced questions before the tournament about whether recent squad changes and a less settled leadership structure might expose vulnerabilities. However, those concerns were quickly dismissed as Australia progressed through the competition unbeaten. Key contributions came from both experienced stars and emerging talents. Beth Mooney played a decisive innings of 64 from 49 balls in the final, underlining her status as one of the team’s most reliable performers on the biggest stage. Young players such as Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, and Lucy Hamilton were noted for their fearless and impactful performances throughout the tournament, while Kim Garth and Georgia Wareham adapted strongly to their evolving roles within the squad. The balance between youth and experience proved crucial, with established figures like Ellyse Perry and Ash Gardner continuing to deliver when required. England, meanwhile, struggled to handle the pressure in the final, appearing cautious and unable to seize momentum as Australia took control of the match. The result adds to Australia’s extraordinary record in women’s cricket, having now claimed seven of the ten T20 World Cups ever played and seven of the thirteen ODI World Cups. Despite talk of transition, the outcome reinforced that the team’s winning culture remains firmly intact, with leadership under Molineux proving effective both tactically and culturally.

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Australia survived a roaring Bangladesh chase in Chattogram to win the 2nd T20I by 7 runs and seal the series 2-0, with Matt Renshaw’s unbeaten 89 proving decisive.