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What time is Australia vs Bangladesh? Second Test start time, schedule and how to watch for free
Australia and Bangladesh meet in the second and final Test of their two-match series on Saturday , with the action moving to Mackay.
The second Test will be played at the Great Barrier Reef Arena from August 22-26, with Bangladesh taking a 1-0 series lead into the match following their stunning nine-wicket victory in Darwin .
It means Australia must win to level the series, while Bangladesh are a win or draw away from securing their first-ever Test series victory over the hosts.
For fans planning to follow the action, here is everything you need to know about the Australia vs Bangladesh second Test, including the start time, schedule and how to watch for free on DAZN.
What time does Australia vs Bangladesh start?
The second Test between Australia and Bangladesh begins on Saturday, August 22.
Play is scheduled to start at 10am local time in Mackay, which means an early start for viewers in the UK at 1am BST.
The match is scheduled to run for five days, concluding on Wednesday, August 26 if required.
Australia vs Bangladesh second Test schedule
The second Test takes place across five days at the Great Barrier Reef Arena.
The daily schedule is:
- First session: 1am-3am BST
- Lunch: 3am-3:40am BST
- Second session: 3:40am-5:40am BST
- Tea: 5:40am-6am BST
- Final session: 6am-8am BST
- Scheduled close: 8am BST
As with any Test match, session times can change depending on weather, delays and the required number of overs.
Where is Australia vs Bangladesh being played?
The second Test will be played at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, Queensland.
The match will make history for the venue, with Mackay hosting a men's Test match for the first time.
It comes after the opening match of the series was played at Marrara Stadium in Darwin, another venue where Test cricket has rarely been staged.
The move to Mackay continues a unique two-Test series away from Australia's traditional Test venues.
What happened in the first Australia vs Bangladesh Test?
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Bangladesh head to Mackay with a 1-0 series lead after producing a historic performance in Darwin.
The visitors claimed a nine-wicket victory in the opening Test, recording their first-ever Test win on Australian soil and only their second against Australia anywhere in the world.
Hasan Mahmud played a starring role, taking nine wickets across the match as Bangladesh comprehensively outplayed the hosts over four days.
Australia were bowled out for 198 in their first innings before Bangladesh responded with 426. Cameron Green then struck a century in Australia's second innings, but the hosts were dismissed for 284 to leave Bangladesh requiring only 57 for victory.
The Tigers reached their target for the loss of one wicket to complete a famous win.
The result leaves Australia needing to win the second Test to salvage a 1-1 series draw.
A Bangladesh victory or draw, meanwhile, would secure their first-ever Test series win against Australia.
Australia vs Bangladesh second Test team news
Australia have responded to their defeat in Darwin by making a change to their squad for the second Test.
Matt Renshaw has been recalled, with Jake Weatherald left out after making 23 and 0 in the series opener.
Renshaw is therefore in contention to return to the Test side as Australia consider changes ahead of a must-win match.
Bangladesh will arrive in Mackay with confidence after their dominant victory in the opening Test, with Hasan Mahmud again expected to be a major threat after taking nine wickets across the match.
Neither side has confirmed its final XI for the second Test.
How to watch Australia vs Bangladesh second Test for free on DAZN
Fans in the UK can watch the second Australia vs Bangladesh Test live and for free on DAZN.
The match begins at 1am BST on Saturday, August 22, with coverage available throughout the Test.
To watch live:
- Download the DAZN app on your preferred device or visit DAZN.com.
- Sign up for a free DAZN account, or log in if you already have one.
- Search for Australia vs Bangladesh.
- Select the second Test and start streaming live.
The second Test is available to watch for free, meaning fans only need a free DAZN account to access the action.
