For Bangladesh, however, the rating raises a familiar question: would the same surface receive similar treatment if it had been prepared in the subcontinent?

Australia captain Pat Cummins praised his side for "all looking sharp" in a crushing innings and 51-run thrashing of Bangladesh in Mackay on Sunday as they emphatically bounced back from losing the first Test.

Yet Shanto insisted the Mackay defeat should not erase what Bangladesh achieved a week earlier.

Shoriful, returning after missing the first Test with a hamstring injury, kept the Tigers in the hunt after Mitchell Starc's 6-12 had threatened to turn the match into a one-sided contest.

The 25-year-old said the conditions remained helpful to fast bowlers, with the wind also playing a role.

Bangladesh have five pace bowlers available for the Test, but Shanto said the final combination would only be decided after another inspection of the Mackay surface on Saturday morning.

The Mackay pitch is likely to offer more pace and bounce, potentially giving Australia’s fast bowlers a much stronger platform. The open nature of the venue could also bring strong winds into play, adding another challenge for Bangladesh’s batters.

Only a thumping win will do for Australia in the second Test against Bangladesh this week as they look to ease the embarrassment of their shock nine-wicket loss in Darwin and even up the two-match series.

Shoriful Islam may have missed Bangladesh's historic Test victory over Australia in Darwin, but the left-arm pacer made sure he was there to celebrate it with his teammates.

For Australia, the match is an opportunity to respond to their setback in Darwin. For Bangladesh, it is a chance to build on their first Test victory on Australian soil -- arguably their biggest Test triumph to date.