Australia won by an innings and 51 runs on Sunday to level the two-match series 1-1, with Mitchell Starc taking a 10-wicket match haul. Bangladesh were bowled out for 64 and 95, while Australia made 210, led by Cameron Green's 67.
Broad suggested the pitch was so bowler-friendly that the toss could have dramatically changed the outcome. He argued that had Bangladesh won the toss and bowled first, Australia could potentially have been dismissed for around 60, putting the home side under severe pressure.
Speaking on the For The Love Of Cricket YouTube channel, Broad said: “Aussies beat Bangladesh by an innings and draw the series 1-1, but there are still some question marks over them. Starc was a beast again, swinging the ball, while the pitch nipped and bounced all over the place.”
He also questioned whether Australia should be preparing such challenging surfaces when they are the stronger team on paper.
“For me, if you're a team that feels you're better man-for-man than the opposition, you should play on a flatter pitch. If Bangladesh had won the toss and bowled, they could have rolled Australia for 60 and put them in huge trouble.”
The Mackay Test lasted just 750 deliveries, making it the fourth-shortest completed men's Test in history. It was also Australia's third two-day Test in their last seven home matches, following quick finishes in Perth and Melbourne during the 2025-26 Ashes.
