Australia Falter After Solid Start __ 3rd Test Opener

 Australia Falter After Solid Start, West Indies Fight Back in 3rd Test Opener






Match Summary – Day 1, Sabina Park

Australia, having already secured the series 2-0, won the toss and opted to bat first on a lively Sabina Park surface. But what seemed like a platform for dominance quickly turned into a tale of collapse, as the West Indian pacers, especially Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales, ripped through the Aussie lineup to bowl them out for just 225 in 70.3 overs. In reply, West Indies ended Day 1 at 16/1, trailing by 209 runs.



Australia’s First Innings:

Usman Khawaja started cautiously, scoring 23 off 92 balls with just one boundary before falling to Shamar Joseph, caught by Shai Hope. Sam Konstas, the young top-order batter, added 17 from 53 deliveries before falling LBW to Justin Greaves. Cameron Green showed resistance with a gritty 46 off 108 balls, hitting 5 fours, but he too couldn’t convert it into a big one as Jayden Seales got him out.


Steve Smith played a fluent hand with 48 off 66 balls, including 8 well-timed boundaries, but became the second scalp of Shamar Joseph, caught by Brandon King. Travis Head contributed 20 off 53, but his dismissal at 189/6 exposed the tail.


Beau Webster managed just 1 before edging to Shai Hope off Shamar Joseph. Alex Carey, however, tried to counterattack with a quick 21 off 20 balls (3 fours, 1 six) but was caught behind. Captain Pat Cummins added a punchy 24 off 17, striking three boundaries before falling to Seales. Starc went for a duck, and Josh Hazlewood's 4-run cameo ended the innings.


Extras contributed a healthy 16 runs, taking Australia to 225 all out. The fall of wickets at 28/1 (Konstas), 68/2 (Khawaja), 129/3 (Green), 157/4 (Smith), 161/5 (Webster), 189/6 (Head), 198/7 (Carey), 199/8 (Starc), 216/9 (Cummins), and 225/10 (Hazlewood) highlighted how no partnership could flourish long enough.



West Indies Bowling Performance:

Shamar Joseph was electric, finishing with 4 wickets for just 33 runs in 17.3 overs, including key scalps like Khawaja, Smith, and Webster. Jayden Seales backed him beautifully, picking up 3 wickets in 16 overs for 59 runs. Justin Greaves chipped in with 2/56 in 14 overs, removing Konstas and Carey. Alzarri Joseph bowled a tight spell, while Warrican and Chase kept the run rate in check. West Indies executed their bowling plans with precision and didn’t let Australia get away at any stage.



West Indies’ First Innings:

In reply, West Indies came out cautiously, knowing the pitch still had some bite. Brandon King remained unbeaten at stumps with 8 runs off 26 balls, showing composure early on. Kavem Hodge Anderson was the only batter dismissed, scoring 3 off 14 before he was bowled by Mitchell Starc, who looked threatening in his first spell.

Captain Roston Chase remained not out on 3 off 14 balls. West Indies ended Day 1 at 16/1 in 9 overs, still trailing by 209 runs.



Australia’s Bowling Response:

The Aussie pace quartet began well. Mitchell Starc took the lone wicket to fall, finishing the day with 4 overs, 3 maidens, and 1 for 3 – a terrific opening spell. Josh Hazlewood was tidy with 2 overs for 8 runs. Pat Cummins bowled a sharp spell, giving away just 3 runs in his 2 overs, while Scott Boland was economical, conceding only 1 run from his single over.


Milestones of the Day:

  • Shamar Joseph bagged a 4-wicket haul, turning the tide for West Indies.

  • Australia lost their last 7 wickets for just 96 runs.

  • Mitchell Starc struck early in the West Indies reply with a classic in-swinger.



What Ahead in the Match:

With Australia dismissed for a modest 225 and West Indies already one down, Day 2 promises to be pivotal. If West Indies can put together a solid batting performance, they can pressure Australia and look to grab a consolation win in the series. But with Starc and Cummins breathing fire and a pitch that’s still offering bounce and movement, it won't be easy. A gripping Test battle is underway at Sabina Park.



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