AUS vs BAN Test: Shoriful Islam delivered a stunning spell in the second Test against Australia, producing one of Bangladesh's most memorable bowling performances against the five-time world champions. The left-arm pacer claimed seven wickets in Australia's first innings, setting a new Bangladesh record for the most wickets by a bowler in a single Test innings against Australia. His remarkable effort came just days after Hasan Mahmud had set the previous benchmark by taking six wickets in the first Test.

Shoriful Tears Through Australia's Batting Line-Up

Shoriful needed only 15 overs to finish with outstanding figures of 7/48, dismantling Australia's batting order and putting Bangladesh's bowlers in the spotlight once again.

His victims included several of Australia's biggest names.

He removed Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc during a devastating spell.

The performance also put Shoriful among Bangladesh's most successful bowlers in terms of wickets taken in a single Test innings. Only Taijul Islam and Shakib Al Hasan have claimed more than seven wickets in an innings for Bangladesh.

Shakib took seven wickets against New Zealand in 2008, while Taijul produced an eight-wicket haul against Zimbabwe in 2014.

Shoriful's latest display therefore puts him level with Shakib's best innings figures while placing him just behind Taijul's national record.

Australia Take Control Despite Shoriful's Heroics

Bangladesh entered the second Test with confidence after their historic victory in the series opener, which gave them a 1-0 lead and marked their first Test win over Australia on Australian soil.

However, the second match has followed a very different script.

Bangladesh were dismissed for only 64 in their first innings, with Mitchell Starc leading Australia's attack by claiming six wickets. Pat Cummins picked up three, while Josh Hazlewood took one.

Australia then built a first-innings total of 210, with Cameron Green leading the scoring with 67 and Steve Smith contributing 42. The hosts consequently secured a 146-run advantage.