The second Test in Mackay saw 18 wickets fall on an extraordinary opening day. Australia's Mitchell Starc delivered a six-wicket performance, dismissing Bangladesh for 64. Starc achieved five wickets by his 22nd delivery and finished with figures of 6 for 12.
Bangladesh's left-arm bowler Shoriful Islam, returning from a side strain, then took 6 for 35 off 11 overs against Australia. This was Islam's best-ever return in an innings.
Australia concluded the day at 165 for 8. Cameron Green was 51 not out, holding the innings together for Australia. The Great Barrier Reef Arena surface assisted pace bowlers throughout the day.