Australia vs. Bangladesh live stream, TV channel, start time, lineups for 2nd Test match

Australia head into the second Test in Mackay having been handed a shock nine-wicket loss against Bangladesh in Darwin.

The hosts were bowled Australia out for 198 in their first innings, as Bangladesh took a 228-run lead and then chased just 57 to seal their first Test win on Australian soil.

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For the Australians, their focus will be on drawing the series 1-1. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will look to create history by winning the Test series 2-0.

In the race to the 2027 World Test Championship (WTC) final, Australia still maintain their number one position but have dropped their points percentage from 87.50% to 77.78% while Bangladesh now occupy the number four spot at 66.67%.

This means that South Africa and New Zealand are closing in on Australia's place in the finals and the Australians cannot afford another slip up.

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Australia vs. Bangladesh 2nd Test live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch Australia vs. Bangladesh 2nd Test live in India:

TV channel: Star Sports

Live streaming: Jio Hotstar

Star Sports Network channels will telecast the series in India, while fans can live stream the action through Jio Hotstar app and website.

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What time does Australia vs. Bangladesh 2nd Test start?

The second Test between Australia and Bangladesh will be played at Great Barrier Reef Arena in South Mackay, Australia.

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Play is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. local time (AEST), which translates to 5:30 a.m. IST on Saturday, August 22 for viewers in India.

Australia vs. Bangladesh 2nd Test team news, lineups

Australia have made one change, with Matt Renshaw replacing Jake Weatherald and returning to the Test side for the first time in more than three years. He will open alongside Travis Head.

Nathan Lyon has retained his place despite speculation Australia could opt for an all-pace attack with Scott Boland.

Australia official XI: Matthew Renshaw, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

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Bangladesh are expected to retain the XI that secured their historic nine-wicket win in Darwin. Coach Phil Simmons suggested the same combination will continue, although Shoriful Islam is available for selection after recovering from a hamstring issue.

Bangladesh predicted XI: Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasam Tamim, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain.

Australia vs Bangladesh Test schedule

Here's the schedule for the two-match Test series between Australia and Bangladesh:

Australia vs Bangladesh: Betting odds

Australia are the favourites to win this Test match at 1.06 on Dafa, while the odds for Bangladesh to win are 7.80.

* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change.

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