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Australia
Day-one score
289–351
Bangladesh
Day-one score
237–288
Australia vs Bangladesh (2nd Test) at Great Barrier Reef Arena on 26 Aug 2026: our model leans Australia at 82% on a balanced surface, with a projected day-one score after 90 overs of 289–351.
At a glance
AI overview
Australia start as the favourite in the 2nd Test at Great Barrier Reef Arena, but 15% of our model's weight sits on a draw, so the first two sessions matter most.
Australia meet Bangladesh for match 2 of 2 in the Bangladesh tour of Australia, 2026, a Test at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. It is listed for Wednesday 26 August 2026, with the start at 19:30 IST. Australia have home conditions on their side, which our model counts as a small edge.
Australia's edge is their pace attack, while Bangladesh's is their spin attack. The side whose strength suits Great Barrier Reef Arena gets the first say. Great Barrier Reef Arena is a humid Queensland venue where an even contest between bat and ball is normal, so we expect a balanced surface with a first-day score around 289–351 for Australia and 237–288 for Bangladesh.
Conditions look settled, so the surface and the toss should matter more than the weather. Because a draw is a live result here (15%), watch how much time is lost before you read anything into a single session.
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Win probability
Australia 82%, draw 15%, Bangladesh 3%. A draw carries real weight in a Test, so read the split as three outcomes rather than two.
Model lean
Australia
82% to win · 79-point gap
The split comes from batting, pace and spin ratings for both teams, adjusted for Great Barrier Reef Arena and Australia's home conditions. It is an indicative model, not a live market price and not betting advice.
On a true surface, Australia's batting depth gets the extra weight in the model.
Rain and bad light matter more in a longer match, so the draw figure moves first when the forecast changes.
Impact names
Four names our model expects to move this match on balanced conditions.
Australia
Fast bowler
Pat Cummins
Pace-off option
Australia
All-rounder
Marcus Stoinis
Two-way match-winner
Bangladesh
All-rounder
Mahmudullah
Balance of the XI
Bangladesh
Batter
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Anchor of the innings
These names come from a reference list and are not a confirmed selection. Check the official team announcement close to the toss.
Scoreboard model
Projected day-one score by session for each side, followed by the cumulative curve across 90 overs.
| Session | Australia | Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1Overs 1–30 | 91–109 | 75–90 |
| Session 2Overs 31–60 | 101–121 | 83–99 |
| Session 3Overs 61–90 | 97–121 | 79–99 |
| Day one, 90 overs | 289–351 | 237–288 |
Overs bowled
After 30 overs
AUS 100BAN 82
After 60 overs
AUS 211BAN 173
After 90 overs
AUS 320BAN 262
Sessions are modelled at 30 overs each, and the totals are for the first 90 overs of a first innings.
Team details
Australia's edge is their pace attack, while Bangladesh's is their spin attack. The side whose strength suits Great Barrier Reef Arena gets the first say.
Australia come in with a high-class pace unit and top-order batters who score quickly on bouncy surfaces. In this Test, their pace attack is their strongest suit.
Great Barrier Reef Arena is a fair test rather than an obvious fit. Familiar home conditions help their planning. Their key question is how they handle Bangladesh's spin attack.
Bangladesh come in with canny spin, a fighting middle order and a record that improves sharply at home. In this Test, their spin attack is their strongest suit.
Great Barrier Reef Arena is a fair test rather than an obvious fit. Their key question is how they handle Australia's pace attack.
Great Barrier Reef Arena is a humid Queensland venue where an even contest between bat and ball is normal. Our surface tag for this match is balanced, with a scoring index of 3 out of 5.
A true surface lets either side control the game, so the toss matters less.
Conditions look settled, so the surface and the toss should matter more than the weather.
Venue: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. Surface tags are editorial estimates and can change on the day.
Market guide
The markets most followers look at for Australia vs Bangladesh, with what our model says for each. These are reference figures, not live prices.
Backs a team to win, or the draw. Unlike limited-overs cricket the market has three outcomes.
Model split: Australia 82%, draw 15%, Bangladesh 3%.
How this market worksA separate market on who wins the coin toss. It settles before the first ball.
Toss lean is to bat first, so watch which captain has to choose.
How this market worksLines on how many runs a side scores in a session, or in a fixed number of overs.
Session 1: Australia 91–109, Bangladesh 75–90.
How this market worksBets on which side leads after both first innings, or by how many runs.
Day-one projection: Australia 289–351, Bangladesh 237–288.
How this market worksPicks the leading run-scorer for a team or for the match.
Pat Cummins and Mahmudullah lead our watchlist.
How this market worksPrices move ball by ball with wickets, weather and session results.
Rain delays reset the draw price first, so check the covers.
How this market worksBetting tips
Practical points to check before you act. None of these is a guarantee.
Read the surface before the toss
Great Barrier Reef Arena is tagged balanced. Expect scores at or above the ground average once batters are set.
Wait for the toss
The lean is to bat first. If a captain does the opposite, treat it as new information and check the split again before you act.
Watch each session, not just the result
Sessions move prices in a Test. Our projection puts Australia at 91–109 in Session 1 against Bangladesh's 75–90.
Check the team news
Playing XIs are announced close to the toss. A missing key player, such as Pat Cummins or Mahmudullah, moves this model by several points.
Set a limit first
Decide what you can afford before the match starts and stop when you reach it. No model, tip or past result guarantees an outcome.
The case for this match
Bangladesh keep it interesting
Australia are ahead at 82%, but Bangladesh have enough in their spin attack to make the market move quickly.
Match 2 of 2 in the Bangladesh tour of Australia
Series context shapes selection and tactics. A series decider raises the stakes for both sides.
Balanced conditions add an edge
On a balanced surface the big overs tend to carry the most information, so live markets can move quickly.
Depth of markets
A Test at Great Barrier Reef Arena normally carries match odds, toss, session runs and player markets, so you can follow one game several ways.
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Answers
Our model gives Australia 82%, Bangladesh 3% and the draw 15%. Australia are the strong favourite, but this is a Test and results can change quickly with weather and sessions. It is an indicative estimate, not advice.
Great Barrier Reef Arena is a humid Queensland venue where an even contest between bat and ball is normal. We tag it balanced with a scoring index of 3 out of 5. A true surface lets either side control the game, so the toss matters less.
Our model projects Australia at 289–351 and Bangladesh at 237–288 for the day-one score after 90 overs. Treat these as ranges, not promises.
The lean is to bat first. A true surface rewards batting first, when the pitch is at its best.
It is listed for Wednesday 26 August 2026, with a scheduled start of 19:30 IST, at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. Cricket schedules in our source list a date window for each series, so this day is a planning date. Confirm the exact day with the host board before you plan around it.
Our watchlist has Pat Cummins (Australia, pace-off option), Marcus Stoinis (Australia, two-way match-winner), Mahmudullah (Bangladesh, balance of the xi), Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh, anchor of the innings). These are reference names and not confirmed selections. The playing XI is announced close to the toss.
Australia play at home, which our model counts as a small edge because they know the surface and conditions.
A Test can last up to five days with two innings each, so a draw is a real result and sessions matter.
No. The percentages, projections and market notes are an indicative model for information only. They are not live prices, not advice and not a guarantee. Betting is for adults 18 and over, and you should set a limit before you start.
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