On the first day of the third Test, the West Indies bowled brilliantly to dismiss Australia for 225. The last 7 wickets fell for only 68 runs. Shamar Joseph, Greaves, and Seales performed exceptionally, putting the West Indies in control of the match.
WI vs AUS: On the first day of the third and deciding Test match between West Indies and Australia, the West Indies, with their excellent bowling, completely dismantled Australia's b batting lineup. The Kangaroos started well on the pitch at Sabina Park, but as the day wore on, their scoreboard faltered and the entire team was all out for just 225 runs.
Strong Start, Then a Sudden Collapse for Australia
Australia won the toss in this day-night Test and chose to bat first. The start was also decent, and the team had lost only two wickets until 129 runs. Steve Smith (48) and Cameron Green (46) looked to be in good form. It seemed that Australia would cross the 300-run mark in the first innings. But just before the dinner break, Green's wicket fell, and the entire innings changed direction from there.
The West Indies Bowling Storm
As soon as Green was out, the West Indies bowlers took complete control. Shamar Joseph bowled the most devastating spell, taking 4 wickets (4/33). The sharpness and accuracy in his bowling were clearly visible. Justin Greaves also performed brilliantly, taking 3 wickets (3/56), and Seales also took 3 wickets, completely uprooting Australia's innings. Australian middle and lower-order batsmen like Travis Head, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, and Pat Cummins could not stay at the crease for long. The entire batting order faltered, and the team was bundled out for 225 runs.
The Last 7 Wickets Fell for Only 68 Runs
What makes this innings very special is that Australia's last 7 wickets fell within just 68 runs. This once again proves how much power the West Indies' bowling has, especially when they also get the advantage of home conditions. The ball was swinging, there was bounce in the pitch, and the bowlers made full use of it.
West Indies' Slow But Strong Start
After Australia's first innings ended, the West Indies team batted for 9 overs until the end of the first day's play. They scored 16 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Brydon and Roston Chase returned unbeaten with 8 and 3 runs, respectively. Although losing a wicket early was a setback for the team, they did not allow any further damage after that.
The Second Day Will Be Decisive
Now, all eyes will be on the second day. If the West Indies batting gains momentum and they take a lead of 100-150 runs, it will be very difficult for Australia to make a comeback in this match. At the same time, the Kangaroo bowlers will have to take wickets as soon as possible so that they can stay in the match.
