Australia Tighten Grip Despite Joseph Strikes – Day 2 Report

 Australia strengthened their position on Day 2 of the third and final Test against West Indies at Perth as they carved out a commanding 181-run lead by stumps. After dismissing West Indies for 143 in their first innings, Australia ended the day at 99/6 in their second innings, with Cameron Green holding firm on 42 off 65 balls* alongside skipper Pat Cummins on 5 off 25 balls*.





West Indies Collapse After Resuming with Hope

West Indies, who had hoped to put up a fight, crumbled against Australia’s relentless pace attack. Despite early promise from John Campbell (36 off 65) and Shai Hope (23 off 35), the Caribbean side lost wickets at regular intervals and were bundled out for 143 in 52.1 overs.

In the batting department:

  • Brandon King managed 14 off 42 balls before falling lbw to Josh Hazlewood.

  • Roston Chase, the captain, hung around for 71 deliveries but scored only 18 before edging to Khawaja off Cummins.

  • Justin Greaves (18 off 31) and John Campbell were the only others to show brief resistance.

  • The tail offered minimal resistance with Shamar Joseph (8 off 13) and Jayden Seales (4 off 7)* wrapping up the innings.

Australian Bowlers Share the Spoils

The Aussie pace battery was on fire, spreading the wickets evenly:

  • Scott Boland was the standout with 4/34 in 13.1 overs, using the seam conditions brilliantly.

  • Pat Cummins led from the front again with 2/24 in 11 overs, removing key middle-order batters.

  • Josh Hazlewood also chipped in with 2/32 in 10 overs, striking early in the innings.

  • Mitchell Starc (1/32) and Beau Webster (1/15) completed the cleanup.


Josephs Lead the Fightback

Australia, despite a solid first-innings total of 225, found themselves rocked by the sheer pace and energy of the West Indian bowlers, particularly the Joseph duo.

In the second innings, Shamar Joseph continued his love affair with the red ball, rattling the Aussie top-order with figures of 2/26 in 9 overs. He bowled with fire and intensity, dismissing:


  • Usman Khawaja for 14 and

  • S. Konstas for a duck, giving West Indies a fiery start.

Not to be outdone, Alzarri Joseph came roaring in with 3/19 in 8 overs, dismissing key players:

  • Steve Smith (5),

  • Beau Webster (13), and

  • Alex Carey (0) in a fiery spell.

Justin Greaves also claimed the scalp of Travis Head (16) as Australia tumbled to 69/6 before Green and Cummins settled things.



Green Stands Tall

Amid the wreckage, Cameron Green showed excellent composure and technique on a spicy surface. He remained unbeaten on 42 off 65 deliveries, striking six boundaries and holding the innings together. With Cummins for company, the duo stitched a vital partnership as Australia looked to push their lead beyond 200 on Day 3.



Day 2 Milestones & Highlights

  • Australia gained a 181-run lead by stumps.

  • Scott Boland took 4 wickets, his best figures of the series.

  • Shamar Joseph dismissed both Australian openers.

  • Alzarri Joseph picked up 3 wickets, his most impactful performance in this series.

  • Cameron Green’s unbeaten 42 was the highest score in the second innings so far.

  • West Indies folded for just 143, trailing Australia’s first-innings score of 225.

  • Fall of wickets (Australia 2nd innings): 0/1 (Konstas), 19/2 (Khawaja), 28/3 (Smith), 50/4 (Head), 69/5 (Webster), 69/6 (Carey).



What Ahead on Super Day Three?

With the match progressing rapidly and 16 wickets falling on Day 2 alone, Day 3 promises to be a decider. Australia will hope Green and Cummins can extend the lead past 250, while West Indies will need another magic morning from Shamar and Alzarri Joseph to restrict Australia and chase a feasible target.

A thrilling finish looks inevitable – can West Indies pull off a stunning comeback or will Australia continue their dominance?



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