West Indies vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 3: Live Score and Updates from Grenada

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01:31 IST:West Indies tried everything - spin, short balls, and constant rotation, but nothing quite worked. It's not that batting became easier; rather, Australia's discipline and the hosts' inconsistent lengths have tilted the game. After Cameron Green's departure, Steve Smith quickly reached his fifty and shifted gears, while Travis Head continued his solid form. Without taking many risks, the duo pushed the lead past 200. The Aussies will now aim to stretch it closer to 300, while the Windies need fresh energy and sharper tactics to prevent a daunting target. Join us at 8.15 pm GMT (Previous Day) to catch all the exciting action in the final session.
01:29 IST:SESSION SUMMARY - 106 runs and 1 wicket in 24 overs! Australia have now dominated the second session on all three days and are well and truly in the driver's seat in this Test. After a rain-delayed start, the intent to up the scoring rate was clear from the visitors, and both Cameron Green and Steve Smith executed it effortlessly. The pair stitched together a 93-run stand, extending the lead past 150. Green brought up a hard-fought fifty but couldn't carry on for much longer.
01:28 IST:50.6: Roston Chase to Steve Smith, Full, on middle, Smith drives it back to the bowler. AND THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 3!
01:26 IST:50.5: Roston Chase to Travis Head, Flatter and quicker, this time just outside off, Head cuts it past the point fielder and takes one.
01:26 IST:50.4: Roston Chase to Steve Smith, Short and around off, Smith pushes it to the left of short cover for a single.
01:26 IST:50.3: Roston Chase to Travis Head, From round the wicket, flatter and quicker on middle leg, Head hangs back and pushes it wide of short cover for a single.
01:25 IST:50.2: Roston Chase to Steve Smith, Tossed up again, this time a touch quicker, on middle, Smith flicks it along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single. That single brings up the FIFTY run stand between these two.
01:25 IST:50.1: Roston Chase to Steve Smith, Tossed up on off, Smith leans forward and defends it.
01:24 IST:49.6: Justin Greaves to Travis Head, Full again, this time on off, Head knocks it to mid off.
01:23 IST:49.5: Justin Greaves to Travis Head, From round the wicket full and angling in, but the line is outside off, Head looks to drive it but misses. The ball beats his inside edge on the way towards the wicket-keeper.
01:22 IST:49.4: Justin Greaves to Steve Smith, Length ball outside off, Smith sees the width on offer and goes for the cut, the ball doesn't bounce much and takes the inside edge of his bat and goes just past the stumps, rolling down towards deep fine leg. Single taken. Justin Greaves has his hands on his head.
01:21 IST:49.3: Justin Greaves to Steve Smith, Yorker on off, Smith digs it out as he pushes it towards short cover.
01:21 IST:49.2: Justin Greaves to Steve Smith, Good-length ball on middle, Smith gets nicely behind the line of the ball and defends it.
01:20 IST:49.1: Justin Greaves to Steve Smith, Back of a length seaming in on leg, Smith misses the flick and gets hit on the thigh pad.
01:19 IST:48.6: Roston Chase to Travis Head, Yorker on off, Head digs it out as he pushes it into the off side.
01:18 IST:48.5: Roston Chase to Travis Head, FOUR! The lead has gone past 200! A touch short, quick, off break turning away on off, Head goes for the cut and gets it off the outer half of his bat as the ball runs fine of the short third fielder and goes to the fence.
01:18 IST:48.4: Roston Chase to Steve Smith, Slower through the air, a touch shorter, Smith hangs back and makes some room and cuts it along the ground to deep point for a single.
01:17 IST:48.3: Roston Chase to Steve Smith, Overpitched on middle, Smith drives it back to the bowler.
01:17 IST:48.2: Roston Chase to Travis Head, A touch full, Head skips down the track and pushes it to the left of mid on for a single.
01:17 IST:48.1: Roston Chase to Steve Smith, Full on middle, Smith drives it to long on for a single.
01:16 IST:47.6: Justin Greaves to Travis Head, FOUR! Caressed down the ground! Full again, on off, Head drives this firmly past the mid off fielder who runs to his left but can't get to the ball as the ball evades him and goes to the boundary.
01:15 IST:47.5: Justin Greaves to Travis Head, Overpitched on off, Head drives it straight to Roston Chase at short covers.
01:14 IST:47.4: Justin Greaves to Travis Head, Full on off, Head nicely prods forward and blocks it square of the wicket.
01:14 IST:47.3: Justin Greaves to Travis Head, Full and on the middle stump line, Head flicks it straight to short mid-wicket.
01:13 IST:47.2: Justin Greaves to Travis Head, Back of a length on middle leg, Head knocks it to mid-on.
01:13 IST:47.1: Justin Greaves to Travis Head, From round the wicket, fuller, on off, Head drives it to extra cover.
01:12 IST:46.6: Roston Chase to Steve Smith, Full and outside off, Smith prods forward and defends it back to the bowler.
01:10 IST:46.5: Roston Chase to Steve Smith, Another tossed-up delivery, this time on middle, Smith flicks it towards short mid-wicket.
01:10 IST:46.4: Roston Chase to Steve Smith, Tossed up on off, Smith blocks it off the front foot.
01:10 IST:46.3: Roston Chase to Steve Smith, Flat and short, on middle, Smith works it on the bounce to forward short leg.
01:09 IST:46.2: Roston Chase to Steve Smith, SIX! Steve Smith is on the charge! In the slot, on off, Smith lofts it over mid off for a six. You don't see Smithy hitting sixes in Test Cricket. So that's a rare sight.
01:09 IST:46.1: Roston Chase to Steve Smith, Short on middle, Smith pushes it back to the bowler.
01:09 IST:45.6: Justin Greaves to Steve Smith, On a length, angling in on leg. Smith works it towards deep square leg and takes a single.
01:07 IST:45.5: Justin Greaves to Steve Smith, Again on a length around off, Smith looks to cut it and gets an under edge on it as the ball goes along the ground to short third.
01:07 IST:45.4: Justin Greaves to Steve Smith, Length ball that skids off the surface, Smith pats it to the left of short third and looks for one. But the short third man fielder does well to dive and throw it back to the striker's end.
01:06 IST:45.3: Justin Greaves to Steve Smith, Overpitched on middle leg, Smith drives it to mid on.
01:06 IST:45.2: Justin Greaves to Steve Smith, On a length on middle, defended to short mid-wicket.
01:06 IST:45.1: Justin Greaves to Steve Smith, FOUR! WOW! Steve Smith on the attack! On a length, on off, Smith dances down the track and lofts it over mid on to pick up four runs. THAT BOUNDARY ALSO BRINGS UP THE 150 for Australia!
01:05 IST:44.6: Roston Chase to Travis Head, A touch short on middle, Head pushes it to the left of the bowler, who runs to his left and stops the ball. Smith wanted a single but Head rightly sends him back as Chase gets to the ball in quick time.
01:03 IST:44.5: Roston Chase to Travis Head, Tossed up, outside off, Head drives this one to the left of long-off and takes two runs. Smith at the non-striker's end was probably slow to start and somehow manages to get back into his crease as the throw comes in at his end.
01:03 IST:44.4: Roston Chase to Steve Smith, Short and outside off, Smith plays the late cut and manages to get it wide of short third. Single taken.
01:02 IST:44.3: Roston Chase to Steve Smith, Short on off, Smith defends it off the back foot.
01:02 IST:44.2: Roston Chase to Travis Head, Fuller on off, Head takes a step at the ball and drives it along the ground to long off for a single.
01:01 IST:44.1: Roston Chase to Travis Head, Flat and quick, on middle, Head stays back and pushes it to short cover.
01:01 IST:43.6: Justin Greaves to Steve Smith, Full on off, Smith drives it to mid off. Ahh, he played it off the bottom of his bat.
00:59 IST:43.5: Justin Greaves to Steve Smith, A touch shorter this time on off, Smith opens the bat at the last moment and guides it wide of the gully fielder. He picks up two runs as the gully fielder runs behind the ball and cuts it off.
00:58 IST:43.4: Justin Greaves to Steve Smith, Length ball seaming away, well outside off. Smith leaves it alone.
00:58 IST:43.3: Justin Greaves to Steve Smith, Fuller on off, Smith drives it to short cover, who dives to his right and stops the ball.
00:58 IST:43.2: Justin Greaves to Steve Smith, Length ball that stays low, on off, Smith nicely gets behind the line of the ball and defends it off the back foot, back to the bowler.
00:57 IST:43.1: Justin Greaves to Steve Smith, On a length, in the channel, again the ball stays low. Smith judges the line of the ball nicely and leaves it alone.
00:56 IST:Change from both ends. Justin Greaves replaces Shamar Joseph.
00:56 IST:42.6: Roston Chase to Travis Head, FOUR! Drilled! Full on off, Head drives it through the extra cover region with brute power. The outfield is slow but the ball still beats the deep extra cover fielder running to his left.
00:55 IST:42.5: Roston Chase to Travis Head, Full on middle, Head blocks it back to the bowler.
00:54 IST:42.4: Roston Chase to Steve Smith, Short and around off, Steve Smith punches it through covers for a run.
00:54 IST:42.3: Roston Chase to Steve Smith, Tossed up, full and on middle, Steve Smith uses his feet and flicks it but straight to short mid-wicket.
00:53 IST:42.2: Roston Chase to Travis Head, Short on middle. Head stays back and hits it along the ground to deep extra cover for a single.
00:53 IST:42.1: Roston Chase to Travis Head, Short delivery on off, Head cuts it wide of point and picks up two runs.
00:53 IST:Finally time for some spin as Roston Chase brings himself into the attack.
00:51 IST:41.6: Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith, FOUR! The modern-day Test GOAT brings up his FIFTY! Remember, he is playing with an injured finger. Coming to the ball it lands on a length and is sliding down leg, Smith flicks it to deep fine leg and picks up one.
00:51 IST:41.5: Shamar Joseph to Travis Head, Good length, outside off. Head crouches low and slashes this one along the ground to deep point for a single.
00:50 IST:41.4: Shamar Joseph to Travis Head, Back of a length and outside off, Head punches it wide of point and picks up two runs.
00:49 IST:41.3: Shamar Joseph to Travis Head, Good-length ball that keeps low, Head hangs back and guide it to backward point.
00:48 IST:41.2: Shamar Joseph to Travis Head, back of a length, just outside off, Head defends it into the off side.
00:48 IST:41.1: Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith, Angling in on the body, Smith works it towards deep fine leg for a single.
00:48 IST:40.6: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, Back-of-a-length delivery, around off, Smith guides it towards deep third man for a single.
00:46 IST:40.5: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, Back of a length on off. Left alone.
00:45 IST:40.4: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, WOW! TOP NUT! On a length seaming into the right-hander, around off stump line. That one actually seamed in sharply. Smith brings his bat down, but he is perhaps undone by the significant seam movement, as the ball seams through his inside edge, through to the keeper.
00:44 IST:40.3: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, Angled in on middle, on a length, Smith defends it to mid-on.
00:44 IST:40.2: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, On a length on off, Smith defends and screams out a big 'NO'.
00:43 IST:40.1: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, Back of a length on off, Smith nicely gets on top of the bounce and pushes it to short cover.
00:42 IST:39.6: Shamar Joseph to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Head is off and running! He doesn't need any sighters. Shamar Joseph bowls this from round the wicket, on full length, outside off, Head prods forward and drives this one in the gap between cover-point and short cover to get off the mark.
00:39 IST:Travis Head walks out to bat now.
00:41 IST:39.5: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, OUT! BOWLED! CHOPPED ON! FIFTY AND OUT FOR Cameron Green! Back of a length, seaming in a touch, on the sixth stump. Green goes for the cut and gets a thick inside edge that chops onto his stumps. West Indies have finally managed to break the huge 93-run stand and will look to build on this opening. Green is absolutely livid with himself and throws his bat on the ground in disgust. Aussies are four down now!
00:38 IST:39.4: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, FOUR! What a shot to bring up his FIFTY! He raises the bat towards the dressing room. Coming to the ball, it is a full delivery on off, Green drives this crisply down the ground past the bowler and picks up a boundary.
00:37 IST:39.3: Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith, On a length, sliding down leg, Smith looks to tickle it fine but misses. The ball kisses his back leg and goes to the left of the wicket-keeper who dives to his left and gets a good hand on it to stop the ball. Batters sneak in a leg bye. That brings up the 150 run lead for Australia!
00:36 IST:39.2: Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith, FOUR! Overpitched and punished! Full on off, Smith drills the cover drive wide of mid off as the ball has enough legs in it to reach the fence.
00:35 IST:39.1: Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith, Full and just outside off, Smith drives it to short cover.
00:35 IST:38.6: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Full and just outside off, Green defends it to short cover.
00:34 IST:38.5: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Full on off, Green drives it past the bowler and calls for one. He almost goes halfwaydown the 22 yards. The mid off fielder is quick to get across to his right and cut it off. Smith sends him back, and Green somehow manages to get back to the striker's end. Mid off fielder did fire in a throw, but it missed the stumps.
00:33 IST:38.4: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, On a length, outside off, straightens after pitching, Green defends it into the off side by opening his bat face a bit.
00:32 IST:38.3: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Full on middle leg, Green flicks it to short mid-wicket.
00:31 IST:38.2: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Again on that 8-10M length, on off, Green guides it to backward point.
00:30 IST:38.1: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Back of a length, Cameron Green gets right behind the line of that ball and blocks it to mid on.
00:30 IST:37.6: Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith, A touch full and outside off, Smith swings wildly at that one and misses as the ball beats his inside edge on its way to the keeper.
00:29 IST:37.5: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Full on middle, Green pushes it to mid-on and sets off for a quick single.
00:28 IST:37.4: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Back of a length around off, Green blocks it.
00:27 IST:37.3: Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith, Back of a length, around off, Smith pushes it wide of short cover and picks up a single.
00:26 IST:37.2: Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith, BEATEN! Good-length ball outside off, Smith has a tentative poke at it as the ball seams away to beat the outside edge.
00:26 IST:37.1: Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith, Wow! A short ball outside off, that goes at shin height to the keeper. Smith has a smile on his face because that ball has almost gone along the turf towards the wicket-keeper.
00:29 IST:DRINKS! An hour completely dominated by the Aussie duo of Smith and Green. The partnership between the two has now reached 82. The Aussies are now 143 runs ahead with 7 wickets in hand, and it's safe to say they are in a commanding position in this Test match. West Indies need to find some inspiration here. There is enough in the wicket for bowlers, and they need to utilize the conditions well.
00:25 IST:36.6: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, jags back into the body of the batter, Cameron Green has no room to work it away as the ball goes off his gloves towards fine leg. Two taken.
00:20 IST:36.5: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, On a length and on off, Cameron Green guides it off the outer half of the bat between gully and point for a brace.
00:19 IST:36.4: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Goes fuller and around off, shaping further away, Cameron Green leaves it alone and once again the ball goes on two bounces to the keeper.
00:19 IST:36.3: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, Hits the length hard, on middle, nips back in, Steve Smith gets a bit cramped up but manages to work it towards square leg for a run.
00:18 IST:36.2: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, Short of a length and around off, Steve Smith stays back and stabs it out towards point.
00:17 IST:36.1: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Back of a length and on middle, Cameron Green nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a single.
00:17 IST:35.6: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Good length and around off, Cameron Green steers it wide of gully. Roston Chase runs to his right and dives, but the ball slips through his hands. A single taken.
00:15 IST:35.5: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Goes fuller and on middle, angling in, Cameron Green watches it through and knocks it to mid on.
00:14 IST:35.4: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Play and a miss again! Short of a length and just outisde off, gets some extra bounce, Cameron Green tries to cut it away but fails to connect.
00:13 IST:35.3: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Hard length and around off, shapes away, Cameron Green has a poke at it but misses as the ball goes on two bounces to the keeper.
00:13 IST:35.2: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Back of a length and on off, Cameron Green dabs it down towards point.
00:12 IST:35.1: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Wow! A short ball that goes at shin height after pitching.
00:13 IST:Shamar Joseph (7.0-0-23-0) is back into the attack as he replaces Anderson Phillip.
00:11 IST:34.6: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, On a length and on off, Steve Smith guides it away towards gully.
00:10 IST:34.5: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, Another appeal for LBW, but turned down again! Pitches it up a bit, on off, jags back in sharply, Steve Smith tries to play at it but misses and gets hit on the thigh pads.
00:09 IST:34.4: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, Hits the length hard and on off, nips back in a bit, Steve Smith leaves it on length.
00:08 IST:34.3: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, FOUR! The runs are coming thick and fast now! Much fuller and around off, Steve Smith strides out, keeps his head on top of the ball and caresses it through extra covers for a boundary. 100 up for Australia!
00:08 IST:34.2: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, Back of a length and on off, Steve Smith pats it down towards short covers.
00:07 IST:34.1: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, Good length and on middle, angling back in, Steve Smith stays in his crease and blocks it out.
00:07 IST:33.6: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Play and a miss again! Much fuller and outside off again, moves away, Cameron Green cannot stop himself and throws his bat at it, but the ball zips past the outside edge. Looks like Green is losing a bit of patience now.
00:04 IST:33.5: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Back of a length and just outside off, Cameron Green leaves it alone this time.
00:04 IST:33.4: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, FOUR! Gets it through this time! Short of a length and well outside off, Cameron Green uses the width on offer, gets on top and cuts it away beautifully through point for a boundary. He moves into the 40s now.
00:03 IST:33.3: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, BEATEN! Pitched up and in that channel outside off, shapes away, Cameron Green gets tempted into the drive but gets beaten on the outisde edge.
00:02 IST:33.2: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Full again and on off, Steve Smith pushes it through covers again for a run.
00:02 IST:33.1: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Fuller and around off, Steve Smith strides out and drives it through covers for a couple of runs.
00:01 IST:32.6: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, Overpitched and on off, Steve Smith drills it wide of mid off and scampers across for one.
23:59 IST:32.5: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, Big shout for LBW, but turned down! Roston Chase does not go for the review and signals that it has hit the bat. This is full again from Seales, on middle, swings in, Steve Smith gets undone by the movement but just about manages to get another inside edge. Things are starting to happen for the Windies now.
23:59 IST:32.4: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, Good bowling! Pitches it up, on off, shapes back in sharply, Steve Smith tries to drive it down the ground but gets an inside edge onto his pad. He dramatically shouts 'Wait there' to his partner. Just Steve Smith things.
23:58 IST:32.3: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, A bit fuller and around off, Steve Smith pushes it to covers.
23:57 IST:32.2: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Back of a length and on leg, Cameron Green clips it through square leg for a single.
23:56 IST:32.1: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Fuller and on middle, Cameron Green blocks it out with a straight bat.
23:56 IST:Jayden Seales (9-5-10-2) is back into the attack.
23:58 IST:It looks like the ball is not passing the ring test, and we are seeing a new set of balls being brought on the field. Roston Chase makes the selection, and we should be ready to resume. We saw the ball being changed many a time in the 1st Test, and here again we are seeing the same thing. Nonetheless, can this change of ball bring about the change in fortunes for the West Indies?
23:56 IST:31.6: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, On a length and on off, Steve Smith pats it out towards short covers.
23:52 IST:31.5: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Hard length and on off, keeps low again, Steve Smith opens the bat face slightly and guides it through backward point for a brace. The lead moves to 123 runs!
23:51 IST:31.4: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Pitched up and on middle, keeps a touch low, Steve Smith gets his bat down well to block it out.
23:51 IST:31.3: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, FOUR! Excellent shot! Anderson Phillip goes much fuller and around off, Steve Smith uses the width on offer and plays a cracking cover drive as the ball races to the fence in a flash for a boundary.
23:50 IST:31.2: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Back of a length and on off, Steve Smith gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.
23:49 IST:31.1: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Good length and around off, Steve Smith pushes it away but straight to covers.
23:49 IST:30.6: Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith, Short again, on middle, does not bounce much, Steve Smith rolls his wrists and jabs it through square leg for a run.
23:48 IST:30.5: Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith, Short of a length and on off, takes off a bit, Steve Smith winds up for the pull but then has to adjust and dabs it towards point.
23:47 IST:30.4: Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith, Bangs in a quick and sharp bouncer, on middle, Steve Smith ducks under it. Shai Hope leaps up and grabs it with his outstretched right glove. One for the over!
23:46 IST:30.3: Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith, Good length and on middle and leg, Steve Smith gets his front foot up and tucks it to short mid-wicket.
23:46 IST:30.2: Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith, Back of a length and around off, Steve Smith steers it to point.
23:45 IST:30.1: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Short and on middle, Cameron Green pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
23:45 IST:Leg slip for Cameron Green as Alzarri Joseph will start this over from round the wicket.
23:44 IST:29.6: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, On a length and on middle and leg, Steve Smith nudges it to short mid-wicket.
23:42 IST:29.5: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Overpitched and around off, Steve Smith gets forward and drives it wide of mid off for a brace.
23:42 IST:29.4: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, angling in again, Steve Smith stays back and keeps it out to the leg side.
23:42 IST:29.3: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Fuller in length and on off, shaping in, Steve Smith gets a half-stride out and taps it out towards short covers.
23:40 IST:29.2: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Touch fuller and on middle, angling in, Steve Smith tucks it away to short mid-wicket.
23:39 IST:29.1: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Good length on the sixth stump line, Steve Smith stays in his crease and blocks it out.
23:39 IST:28.6: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Another bouncer, angling into leg, Cameron Green ducks under it.
23:37 IST:28.5: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Hits the length hard and angles into the body of the batter, Cameron Green stays back and pats it down on the pitch.
23:36 IST:28.4: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, A bouncer now, on leg, Cameron Green ducks under it.
23:36 IST:28.3: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Hard length and on middle, angling in, Cameron Green keeps it out to the leg side.
23:35 IST:28.2: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Back of a length and on off, nips back in, Cameron Green stays back and blocks it out.
23:34 IST:28.1: Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith, On length and around leg, Steve Smith clips it through square leg for a single.
23:33 IST:28.1: Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith, Alzarri Joseph bangs in a bouncer but down the leg and too high as well, Steve Smith lets it go. Wided.
23:32 IST:27.6: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Goes fuller and on off, Cameron Green drives it hard but straight to short covers.
23:45 IST:Remember, Green has been dismissed on full length multiple times in this series.
23:36 IST:Ian Bishop on air is explaining how West Indies have failed to keep it on the fuller side against Cameron Green in this innings.
23:31 IST:27.6: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Hard length and on middle, angling in, Cameron Green keeps it out to the leg side. Phillip has overstepped once again. Another No Ball!
23:30 IST:27.5: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, FOUR! Fine shot! Short of a length and outside off, Cameron Green gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it through point for a boundary.
23:30 IST:27.4: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, FOUR LEG BYES! First runs in this session in the form of extras! Fuller one but angling down the leg side. Cameron Green misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads and past the keeper's dive to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
23:29 IST:27.3: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Good length and on off, Cameron Green reaches out and stabs it out to point.
23:28 IST:27.2: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, EXTRA BOUNCE! Back of a length and on middle, shoots up off the surface, Cameron Green gets surprised by the bounce and gets hit on the gloves as the ball drops to the leg side.
23:27 IST:27.1: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Anderson Phillip starts with a fuller delivery, on middle, angling in, Cameron Green stays behind the line and blocks it out.
23:30 IST:All in readiness! WI players are taking their fielding positions. Anderson Phillip is starting the proceedings post Lunch. Green is the man on strike. Smith is practising some shots at the non-striker's end. Here we go!
23:20 IST:UPDATE - The official word is in, and the SECOND SESSION WILL START AT 5.55 PM GMT. The ground staff are working hard to make the outfield ready. Not far away from more cricket.
23:18 IST:UPDATE - 5.45 pm GMT - Positive news coming from the ground now! The rain has subsided, and the sun is out now, and we see a few of the covers are coming off as well. There will be an inspection in a couple of minutes from now. We are getting closer to a restart.
23:03 IST:UPDATE - 5.30 pm GMT - Nothing new to update here. There is another heavy cloudburst going around the ground, but it is pretty windy as well. So, once it passes, we should get some clear weather and get back to action. Fingers crossed!
22:43 IST:UPDATE - Well, we should have started the second session by now, but the rain has returned in Grenada. As we said earlier, it is going to be stop and start, and it is pouring down pretty heavily here, and the covers are firmly on. Stay tuned for further updates.
22:39 IST:... DAY 3, SESSION 2 ...
22:15 IST:For the Windies, the first task after Lunch will be to break this partnership and open the door for wickets. Aussies, though currently seeming to be in a good position, can't relax, as we have seen wickets falling in clusters in this game. It will be interesting to see what is in store for us, as we will be back for the post-Lunch session at 5.10 PM GMT.
22:08 IST:For WI the only positive in the session was that they kept the run flow in control and didn't allow the Aussie batters to run away with the lead. The WI pacers, though, stayed away from the stumps for a lot of deliveries, which didn't help their cause, and now with the ball having gotten older, it might be hard work for the bowlers in the 2nd session. We haven't seen any signs of spin till now, and West Indies will definitely be bowling it at some point in the next session. The 2nd session on both days has been contrasting in the sense that AUS on the first day did well with the bat, whereas WI didn't find it easy on Day 2.
22:13 IST:SESSION SUMMARY - 57 Runs, 21 Overs, 1 Wicket. That will be Lunch on Day 3, and Aussies will feel they have won this rain-marred session, as they have managed to lose only one wicket in the session, which was of the nightwatchman, Nathan Lyon. Green is probably playing his best knock in this series, having grinded it out in the middle. On the other hand, Smith is now getting into the zone, having gotten a start. Their partnership is now worth 41 and has started to look dangerous.
22:45 IST:Game stopped due to : Rain Stoppage
23:25 IST:26.6: Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith, Drama on the last ball of the session! A big shout for LBW, but it is turned down. Alzarri Joseph seems very interested, but after a lot of thinking, Roston Chase does not take the review. This is banged into the pitch again, on off, angling in, but keeps a touch low. Steve Smith looks to pull it away but this goes under his bat and hits him high on the pads. Ball Tracking shows it is going over the stumps. Good call by Chase not to take the review. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 3!
22:04 IST:26.5: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Hard length and around off, Cameron Green tries to push it away but gets an inside edge towards square leg for a run.
22:03 IST:26.4: Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith, Errs in line and bangs this short but way, way down the leg side, Steve Smith leaves it alone and Shai Hope flies to his left to get a glove on that and parries it behind. A bye is taken.
22:02 IST:26.3: Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith, Back of a length and around leg, keeps very low, Steve Smith tries to pull it away but the ball goes way under his bat and rolls to the keeper. It looks like Smith will not back down with the short deliveries.
22:01 IST:26.2: Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith, Oh...nice bowling! Alzarri Joseph bangs this one into the pitch, gets it to nip back in sharply. Steve Smith bends his back, sways away, and tries to ramp it but gets beaten on the outisde edge.
22:00 IST:26.1: Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith, Short of a length and on off, Steve Smith steers it towards point.
21:59 IST:25.6: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Back of a length and on off, Cameron Green stays back and dabs it down towards gully.
21:59 IST:25.5: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Overpitched and around off, Cameron Green pushes it to short covers.
21:59 IST:25.5: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Much fuller and on off, shaping in sharply this time, Cameron Green is solid in his defense. Oh, Phillip has overstepped here and it is called a No Ball. AUSSIES LEAD BY 100 RUNS NOW!
21:56 IST:25.4: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Pitches it up, on middle and leg, Cameron Green knocks it wide of mid off and calls for the run, but then sends his partner back. Steve Smith hurries back but makes his ground easily as Shamar Joseph misses his shy.
21:55 IST:25.3: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Full again and on middle, shaping in a bit, Cameron Green blocks it out solidly down the pitch.
21:55 IST:25.2: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Fuller and down the leg side, Steve Smith glances it to fine leg for a single.
21:54 IST:25.1: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Good-length delivery, on middle, holds its line, Steve Smith gets a bit squared up as the ball goes off the outside edge along the ground to point.
21:53 IST:24.6: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Pitched up and on middle and leg, Cameron Green fends it to the leg side.
21:52 IST:24.5: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Hard length and around leg, Cameron Green nudges it towards deep square leg for a brace. The lead moves to 98 now!
21:51 IST:24.4: Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith, Short of a length and on middle, Steve Smith pulls it to deep square leg for a run.
21:51 IST:24.3: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, On a length and on middle, angling in, Cameron Green clips it through square leg for a single.
21:50 IST:24.2: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Goes fuller and on middle, Cameron Green pushes it out towards short covers.
21:49 IST:24.1: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Good length and on middle, straightens after hitting the deck, Cameron Green looks to play but misses and gets hit high on the pads.
21:49 IST:23.6: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Hard length and just on off, shapes away a bit and takes off too, Steve Smith adjusts well to keep it out to the off side.
21:47 IST:23.5: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle and off, Steve Smith stays back and blocks it down the pitch.
21:46 IST:23.4: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Full again but down the leg side, keeps low, Steve Smith misses his flick. Shai Hope dives to his left and only makes a half-stop.
21:46 IST:23.3: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Fuller one and on off, shaping in, Steve Smith strides out and pushes it to extra covers.
21:45 IST:23.2: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Back of a length and on off, Cameron Green stabs it out towards wide of short covers for a quick single.
21:44 IST:23.1: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Good length and on middle and off, Cameron Green guides it off the outer half of the bat towards point.
21:43 IST:22.6: Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith, Touch fuller and on off, holds its line, Steve Smith lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper.
21:42 IST:22.5: Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith, Hits the length, on the sixth stump line, nip back in with extra bounce, Steve Smith watches it through and sways away from it.
21:41 IST:22.4: Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith, Back of a length and around off, Steve Smith lets it go again.
21:40 IST:22.3: Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith, Short of a length and outisde off, shapes away, Steve Smith leaves it alone.
21:40 IST:22.2: Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith, FOUR! TWO IN TWO! Much fuller again and around off, Steve Smith leans onto his drive nicely, uses his bottom hand and creams it through covers. Anderson Phillip chases after it and dives, but the ball wins the race to the fence. Phillip tumbled and hit the advertising board but seems to be fine.
21:39 IST:22.1: Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith, FOUR! Beautiful shot! Shamar Joseph serves this a bit too full and on off, Steve Smith presents the full face of the bat and drives it gloriously past the bowler and through mid off for a boundary.
21:38 IST:21.6: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Touch fuller and on off, shapes away a touch, Cameron Green offers no shot at it.
21:37 IST:21.5: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Back of a length and around off, Cameron Green lets it go to the keeper.
21:36 IST:21.4: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, Pitched up and around off, Steve Smith drives it firmly wide of short covers. John Campbell dives to his left to take the zing out of the ball. Only a single taken.
21:36 IST:21.3: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, Oh..that is very unlike Steve Smith! Short of a length and outisde off, shapes away with some extra bounce Smith stays in his crease and just slashes at it but misses.
21:34 IST:21.2: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, Full and angling into the pads, Steve Smith clips it away through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 50 up for Australia, and they lead by 84 runs now!
21:34 IST:21.1: Jayden Seales to Steve Smith, Full and straight, shaping in, Steve Smith blocks it out with a straight bat.
21:33 IST:20.6: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Bangs in a bouncer now at 138.8 clicks, on middle and leg, Cameron Green ducks under it.
21:33 IST:20.5: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Short of a length and angling into leg, Cameron Green stays back to clip it away but misses and gets high on the body.
21:31 IST:20.4: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, SO CLOSE! Back of a length and on off, nips back in and keeps a bit low, Cameron Green winds up for the pull but then withdraws from the shot, ends up just standing at his crease. The ball just goes over the stumps.
21:30 IST:20.3: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Full again and on middle, angling in, Cameron Green clips it towards short mid-wicket.
21:29 IST:20.2: Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith, Tries the yorker, but this is overpitched, on middle, Steve Smith drives it firmly with the full face of the bat past the bowler. Shamar Joseph chases after it well and collects while the batters take three runs.
21:29 IST:20.1: Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith, Fuller and on middle and leg, Steve Smith flicks it through square leg for a couple of runs.
21:28 IST:19.6: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Much fuller but angling way down the leg side, Cameron Green leaves it and Shai Hope dives to his left to collect it well behind the stumps.
21:27 IST:19.5: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Pitched up and around off, shapes away, Cameron Green gets into two minds whether to play or leave it. He decides to let it go but is late to get his bat away. The ball hits his bat and goes along the ground to point.
21:26 IST:19.4: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Full again and on middle and off, Cameron Green gets forward and fends it to short covers.
21:25 IST:19.3: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Fuller one and on middle, angling in, Cameron Green drills it to mid on.
21:25 IST:19.2: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Good length and on off, Cameron Green steers it towards point.
21:24 IST:19.1: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Back of length and outside off, Cameron Green leaves it alone.
21:23 IST:18.6: Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith, Full again and on middle, swinging back in, Steve Smith adjusts well and knocks it towards mid on.
21:22 IST:18.5: Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith, Smudge gets off the mark now! Pitched up and on off, Steve Smith strides out and drives it throughj covers for a brace.
21:21 IST:18.4: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Goes fuller and around off, Cameron Green tries to bludgeon it through covers but loses his shape a bit. Gets an inside edge towards square leg for a single.
21:20 IST:18.3: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Back of a length and on middle, nips back in sharply, Cameron Green pats it to short mid-wicket.
21:20 IST:18.2: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Bangs in a quick bouncer, outside off, a bit too high as well, Cameron Green lets it go. The umpire signals one for the over.
21:19 IST:18.1: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Good length and on middle, angling in a bit, Cameron Green stays back and tucks it towards short mid-wicket.
21:18 IST:17.6: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Length ball on off, Smith stays back and blocks it right under his eyes to mid off.
21:17 IST:17.5: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Full and just outside off, shaping away a hint, Smith nicely drives it off the front foot to cover-point.
21:16 IST:17.4: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, Length ball swinging away, wide outside off. The ball goes along the ground to the right of the wicket-keeper, who does well to stop it low to his right
21:15 IST:17.3: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Length ball outside off, Green pushes it wide of gully and picks up a single
21:14 IST:17.2: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Wow! A well-executed inswinging yorker from Anderson Phillip! Green does well to squeeze it out as he pushes it to mid on.
21:14 IST:17.1: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Full and shaping away, outside off, Green leaves it alone.
21:13 IST:16.6: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Full and shaping away, just outside off, Green goes for the drive. The ball takes the outer part of his bat and runs in the gap between point and short cover. The point fielder eventually cuts it off near the boundary. Batters complete three runs.
21:12 IST:16.5: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Good-length delivery on middle, Green defends it towards mid on.
21:11 IST:16.4: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Full and moving away, outside off. Left alone.
21:10 IST:16.3: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, FOUR! Green slashes and slashes hard at that one! Back of a length, shaping away a touch, well outside off. Green throws his bat at it. THe ball goes well over the slip cordon for four.
21:10 IST:16.2: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Again on a length, this time though the ball seams into the right-hander. Green looks to defend, but the ball beats his inside edge and hits him high on the back leg.
21:09 IST:16.1: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Good-length ball on off, Green defends it to short cover.
21:08 IST:15.6: Anderson Phillip to Steve Smith, On a length on middle, this one stays low. Smith does well to get behind the line of the ball and defend it in front.
21:07 IST:15.5: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Full and outside off, Green drives it wide of short cover and picks up a single.
21:06 IST:15.4: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Now Anderson Phillip goes full and swings it away from the right-hander. The line is outside off. Cameron Green leaves it alone.
21:05 IST:15.3: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, On a length, moving away, again outside off. Again left alone by Cameron Green.
21:05 IST:15.2: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, FOUR BYES! THAT ONE STAYED LOW! On a length seaming in, just outside off. The tall Cameron Green looks to crouch and bring his bat down but misses as the ball stays very low. After it goes past the batter, the ball bounces once more and almost rolls along the ground. Shai Hope, the wicket-keeper, looks to stop it with his legs, but the ball goes through his legs and runs away to the fence.
21:04 IST:15.1: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, On a length moving away, outside off. Left alone.
21:03 IST:14.6: Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith, A bit of an appeal for LBW! NOT GIVEN! On a length, moving into the right-hander, Smith stays in his crease and is struck on the pads. He looks to push at it but misses. That one's perhaps going down leg.
21:04 IST:14.5: Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith, Ouch! Back of a length swinging in, on off, Smith stays back and somehow manages to push it into the off side. Oh, it hit him near the gloves. Remember, he is already nursing a finger injury.
21:02 IST:Steve Smith is the next man in. There is a bit of a drizzle as well.
21:04 IST:14.4: Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, OUT! CAUGHT! Nathan Lyon finally edges one after getting beaten N number of times! Back-of-a-length ball, shaping away, this time the line is a touch wider. Lyon goes poking at that one. The outside edge is produced, which goes around face height to the third slip, where John Campbell takes a sharp catch. Perhaps he didn't spot the ball, and hence the surprise reaction from him. The nightwatchman goes, and Australia are 28/3 now!
20:59 IST:14.3: Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, BEATEN! The outswinger again! Length ball moving away, in the channel outside off, Lyon goes feeling at it and gets beaten on it.
20:59 IST:14.2: Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Full and shaping away, some considerable movement in the air for Alzarri Joseph on that one. The line is outside off, Lyon leans into the drive as he plays it along the ground to point.
20:58 IST:14.1: Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Length ball moving away, Lyon guides it to point.
20:58 IST:Change from both ends. Alzarri Joseph comes into the attack for the first time on Day 3.
20:56 IST:13.6: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Length ball shaping away, outside off. Left alone.
20:56 IST:13.5: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Short-of-a-length ball outside off, Green punches it in the gap between point and short cover for another brace.
20:55 IST:13.4: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Short of a length again, this time the line is outside off, allowing Green to cut it through the point region. The backward point runs behind the ball and cuts it off. Two runs taken.
20:54 IST:13.3: Anderson Phillip to Cameron Green, Back of a length, shaping away a touch, outside off, Green pushes hard at it and gets an inside edge that bounces in front of the stumps and goes away.
20:54 IST:13.2: Anderson Phillip to Nathan Lyon, Short of a length and on middle, Nathan Lyon stands tall and pulls it away nicley wide of mid-wicket. Shamar Joseph chases well after the ball and just stops it before the ropes. Three runs taken.
20:53 IST:13.1: Anderson Phillip to Nathan Lyon, Fuller one and on middle and off, Nathan Lyon taps it out towards covers.
20:53 IST:Will there be any change? Yes, Anderson Phillip replaces Shamar Joseph.
20:52 IST:12.6: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Bangs in a bumper around off, Cameron Green tries to pull it away but gets beaten by the extra bounce.
20:51 IST:12.5: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Back of a length and well outside off, Cameron Green leaves it alone.
20:51 IST:We are back again! Also, the session has been extended, and Lunch will be taken at 4.30 pm GMT. The players are already out in the middle now. Cameron Green and Nathan Lyon continue the batting for Australia. Jayden Seales to finish his incomplete over. Let's go...
20:32 IST:UPDATE - 2.55 pm GMT - Good news, folks! It looks like the rain has stopped, and he umpires have instructed the groundstaff to take off the covers. They are doing a bit of an inspection on the ground, and we should be getting back into action shortly here. In fact, we do have a RESTART TIME - PLAY WILL RESUME AT 3.20 PM GMT. Yay!
20:14 IST:UPDATE - 2.42 pm GMT - Well, it is not drizzling anymore. It is absolutely pelting down on the ground now, and we are in for a much longer delay as it seems. It is a bit frustrating, but the game has moved at a quick pace, and with plenty of time left in this Test, this should not affect it that much. Stick with us for more news.
20:04 IST:Uh..oh! It has started to drizzle in Grenada, and the umpires have called in for the covers. The players are walking off the field, and according to the forecast, it is going to be a stop-start kind of a day, but hopefully this is just a passing shower and we do not lose much time. Stay tuned for further updates.
20:03 IST:Game stopped due to : Rain Stoppage
20:50 IST:12.4: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Again a good-length delivery swinging away, but this time the line is well outside off. Again, Green doesn't bother offering a shot at that one.
20:02 IST:12.3: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Length ball swinging away, outside off. Left alone.
20:01 IST:12.2: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Short of a length, sliding down leg, Green looks to tickle it fine and misses. The ball goes on the bounce to the left of the wicket-keeper who does well to collect it.
20:00 IST:12.1: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Length ball, in the channel, shaping away, Green judges the line well as he lets it go the wicket-keeper.
20:00 IST:11.6: Shamar Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Full and wide outside off. Lyon doesn't bother play at that one. The ball goes rolling along the turf to the wicket-keeper.
19:58 IST:11.5: Shamar Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Good-length ball on off, Lyon pushes it to mid on.
19:58 IST:11.4: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Good length on middle, Green defends it towards short cover and sets off for a quick single.
19:57 IST:11.3: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Length ball sliding on leg, Green flicks it to short mid-wicket.
19:56 IST:11.2: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, On a length, skidding off the surface, staying a touch low, Green pushes at it with soft hands, off the crease. The ball takes the outside edge and goes along the ground in the gap between backward point and gully. Green manages to comeback for two runs.
19:55 IST:11.1: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Good-length ball on middle leg, Green flicks it to short mid-wicket.
19:54 IST:10.6: Jayden Seales to Nathan Lyon, Again fuller-length, but this time the ball shapes away a tad. Lyon is lured into the drive as he prods towards the direction of the ball and pushes at it. The ball whizzles past the outside edge.
19:53 IST:10.5: Jayden Seales to Nathan Lyon, Now a full ball, just outside off, Lyon pushes it to short cover.
19:53 IST:10.4: Jayden Seales to Nathan Lyon, Length ball around off, Lyon nicely plays the cut, wide of the point fielder and picks up two runs.
19:52 IST:10.3: Jayden Seales to Nathan Lyon, WOW! What a ball! Back of a length outside off, Lyon pushes at it as the ball seams away, beating his outside edge.
19:51 IST:10.2: Jayden Seales to Nathan Lyon, Back of a length angling into the right-hander, on middle leg, Lyon looks to help it on its way, but misses.
19:51 IST:10.1: Jayden Seales to Nathan Lyon, Wow that one came back a long way! Back of a length delivery that starts from wide of off and comes back into the right-hander around off. Lyon prods forward a bit and blocks.
19:50 IST:9.6: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Good-length delivery on middle, Green pushes it to short mid-wicket.
19:49 IST:9.5: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, A touch full, outside off, some late shape on that one as the ball moves away from the right-hander as it passes the batter. Cameron Green leaves it alone.
19:48 IST:9.4: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Length ball that stays slightly low, on middle, Green does well to get down a bit as he defends it off the crease.
19:47 IST:9.3: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Full this time, in the channel again, Green puts a stride forward and leaves it alone.
19:47 IST:9.2: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Good-length delivery that skids off the surface. This delivery doesn't really seam or swing. The line is outside off. Green leaves it alone.
19:46 IST:9.1: Shamar Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Length ball on middle, Lyon plays a nice controlled pull along the ground to the left of deep fine leg for a single.
19:46 IST:8.6: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Overpitched on middle, Green drives it to mid on.
19:44 IST:8.5: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, A touch full, shaping into the right-hander, on off, Green opens his bat face as he guides it to gully fielder.
19:44 IST:8.4: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Length on off, Green blocks it off the crease.
19:43 IST:8.3: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Good length again, just outside off, Green plays it with soft hands towards backward point.
19:42 IST:8.2: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Full and this time closer to the off stump, moving in again, Green judges the line nicely as he leaves it alone. Ahh, that ball wasn't far away from the off pole, but Green will feel he left it with good judgement.
19:42 IST:8.1: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Good-length delivery, in the channel, moving in a touch, Green shoulders his arms to that one.
19:41 IST:7.6: Shamar Joseph to Nathan Lyon, On a length on middle, Lyon works it towards short mid-wicket.
19:40 IST:7.5: Shamar Joseph to Nathan Lyon, A touch full and shaping away, in the channel outside off. Lyon looks to defend and gets beaten on the outside edge.
19:39 IST:7.4: Shamar Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Just short of Shamar Joseph! Oh, Shamar Joseph almost gave us a repeat of Pat Cummins' catch! Back of a length on middle, Lyon looks to work it into the leg side and, as a result, closes his bat face early. The ball takes the leading edge and lobs up in the air on the off side. Shamar runs towards it and puts in a dive as well but can't quite reach there in time as the ball lands just short of his diving effort.
19:38 IST:7.3: Shamar Joseph to Nathan Lyon, BEATEN! On a length, moving into the right-hander, in the channel outside off. Lyon throws his bat at it as the ball curls back into him and beats the inside edge on its way to the keeper.
19:38 IST:7.2: Shamar Joseph to Nathan Lyon, On a length on off, Lyon solidly blocks it back to the bowler.
19:37 IST:7.1: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Length ball on middle leg, Green works it into the vacant deep mid-wicket region. The man from deep backward square leg runs to his left and cuts it off near the boundary. Three runs taken. Ahh, the outfield has taken a beating due to rain and hence the ball is travelling very slow along the turf.
19:36 IST:Shamar Joseph to share the attack.
19:36 IST:6.6: Jayden Seales to Nathan Lyon, A maiden over to start! Back of a length on leg, Lyon looks to heave to pull it and misses. The ball hits him near the thigh pad region and goes into the ground.
19:35 IST:6.5: Jayden Seales to Nathan Lyon, Full and shaping away, in the corridor of uncertainty, again that late movement for Jayden Seales. Lyon pushes towards the ball and gets beaten on the outside edge. Too good a delivery for Lyon to get any bat on it.
19:35 IST:6.4: Jayden Seales to Nathan Lyon, Jayden Seales goes short as he bangs this one into the surface, the line is around off, Lyon ducks under int as he leaves it alone.
19:34 IST:6.3: Jayden Seales to Nathan Lyon, Now a length ball in the channel outside off, again seaming away, Lyon this time has a poke at it and gets beaten on the outside edge.
19:33 IST:6.2: Jayden Seales to Nathan Lyon, Back of a length seaming away, outside off, Lyon initially thinks of pushing at it but withdraws his bat at the right time.
19:33 IST:6.1: Jayden Seales to Nathan Lyon, Jayden Seales starts with a full-length delivery on leg, Nathan Lyon defends it to mid-on.
19:32 IST:All in readiness for Day 3! There are a few dark clouds, but the sun is shining brightly as well, and as it is a weekend, the crowd has come in numbers too. We can see the West Indies players spread out from the huddle and take up their respective field positions. Nathan Lyon and ​​​​Cameron Green are the overnight batters for Australia. Jayden Seales to start proceedings with the ball. Let's play...
19:35 IST:PITCH REPORT - Darren Ganga is pitchside. He says there has been some overnight rain, and the current weather is a little overcast, nice and cool. He mentions that there are footmarks on both sides of the pitch, and he believes that the ball will continue dominating the bat. He adds that yesterday there was evidence of pitch deterioration, with many deliveries staying low. He also tells how spin could be crucial going ahead in the game, as Lyon in particular did get some purchase from the wicket yesterday.
19:25 IST:Anderson Phillip of West Indies also shares a few words. He says that the last Test he played was in Australia, and he had to leave that due to injury, but he is happy to be back in the side now. Adds that now he has a lot of games under his belt and has gained more experience. Praises the Windies pacers and says that they have executed the plans excellently against a top side and will look to continue to work on that to bowl them out to a low total. Mentions that, along with the bowling, he has also put in the hard work with the bat and wants to contribute in both facets of the game.
19:30 IST:Nathan Lyon of Australia is up for a quick chat. He says his hand is good after he got hit on it yesterday, and he feels it will heal by the 4th innings bowling dig. He mentions that yesterday was pretty challenging, with the ball and Brandon King, especially, batted well with intent and got a good score on a pretty challenging wicket. On two wickets for him and how the surface is, he says that he is excited about the 4th innings, and firstly, he hopes they have a good time with the bat. On being asked about what his teammates feel about his batting, he says Smith wanted him to retire hurt and wanted to come out to bat, but he personally feels he is a good batter, and he is always ready to give it a crack.
19:13 IST:Now talking about what might be in store for us on Day 3, well, the wicket has worsened, and with the ball still being new, the first hour will be mighty challenging for the Aussie batters. From the West Indies point of view, it will be an opportunity for them to trigger a collapse and ensure that they chase as low a total as possible. The pitch is already playing upside down, in addition to that, it has also started to turn, and hence, anything over 150 won't be easy to chase on this wicket. The forecast for today does have some rain on the radar, and one would hope the rain gods stay away for as long as possible. Stay tuned as the action is not far away.
18:48 IST:Aussie pacers were, as always, accurate with their lines and lengths, but they will rue the fact that they allowed the WI tail to wag. The West Indies were 174/7 at one point, and it seemed like Australia would get a material first innings lead. But thanks to the two Josephs, who stitched together a 51-run stand, as eventually the West Indies got bowled out for a total of 253. The contribution from the West Indies bottom five was crucial not only from a point of view of runs, but also because it ensured that Australia got to bat for a nervous six-over period at the fag end of Day 2. West Indies pacers made merry with the new ball as they sent the two Australia openers in quick succession, as Australia ended the day with a lead of 45 and two wickets down.
18:44 IST:Hello and welcome to the 'Moving Day' of this Test. Yes, you guessed it right. We are up and getting ready for Day 3 of the 2nd Test between Australia and West Indies. This game has been moving on a pendulum, where the momentum has been shifting to and fro between both teams. Day 2 started with the West Indies' response as the home side batted positively in the 1st session, albeit losing three wickets. Campbell batted well for his 40. Brandon King showed application at the crease, as he stitched two crucial stands, first with Chase and then with Shai Hope. He eventually got out on 75.
18:30 IST:... DAY 3, SESSION 1 ...
03:16 IST:And that wraps up a thrilling Day 2 of this 2nd Test! All eyes now turn to Day 3, famously known as 'Moving Day', where the match can swing dramatically in either direction. With both Australia and West Indies looking to land the decisive blow, things are perfectly balanced and set up for another gripping day of action. The first ball will be bowled at 2 pm GMT, but do join us earlier for all the pre-match build-up. Until then, cheers!
03:20 IST:Floyd Reifer, the batting consultant of West Indies is up for a quick chat. He says that at the beginning of the day, he would have wanted a score over 300 and take a lead of about 50 runs, but he still heaps praises on the batters as he says all batters did well, and everyone chipped in from the top order to the tail enders. On what he is working on with the batters, he mentions that it's a fairly new batting line up with the likes of John Campbell, Chase, who have been away for quite a bit, and adds that Brandon King is in his debut series. So he feels, these batters need to be given time to get used to Test cricket. On Brandon King's knock, he says King tried to score off full and short balls and showed good defense as well. Ends by saying that the wicket will deteriorate, and hence he feels something around 200-220 can be chasable in the last innings.
03:22 IST:West Indies dominated the final session, first with a vital 51-run eighth-wicket stand between Shamar and Alzarri Joseph, followed by 16 more for the last wicket to trim the deficit to just 33 runs. With momentum on their side, they came out firing with the ball as Jayden Seales delivered a fiery spell, removing both Australian openers in quick time to swing the contest back into balance. Cameron Green and nightwatchman Nathan Lyon managed to survive the tense final overs, ensuring Australia ended the day without further damage.
03:06 IST:The hosts couldn't carry their momentum into the second session, as Australia's bowlers came out firing and immediately put them on the back foot. Josh Hazlewood struck early once again, breaking the promising partnership right at the start. While Brandon King and Shai Hope briefly revived the innings with a solid stand, with King also reaching a well-deserved half-century, Australia quickly regained control. Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon combined to deliver crucial blows, sharing three key wickets between them and reducing West Indies to 174/7.
03:05 IST:West Indies began the day positively with the bat and, much like Australia on Day 1, managed to keep the scoreboard ticking despite losing a few wickets. John Campbell once again couldn't make his start count, falling in the 40s for the sixth time in his Test career, leaving the visitors in a spot of bother at 64/3. But Brandon King and Roston Chase then dug in, displaying solid application and composure to steady the ship. Their partnership carried West Indies safely to Lunch without further damage, while also pushing the total past the 100-run mark.
03:04 IST:SESSION SUMMARY - 80 runs and 5 wickets in 27.2 overs! If Day 1 was full of drama, Day 2 has taken things up a notch! This is the beauty of Test cricket. When both sides go toe-to-toe, the contest becomes all the more compelling. Australia had West Indies on the ropes more than once, but the hosts showed great resilience to claw their way back. Heading into Day 3, they'll be on the happier side, having reduced the Aussies to an effective lead of just 45 with two wickets already down.
03:01 IST:5.6: Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph delivers this from wide of the crease and lands it on a length. The ball seams in. The line is outside off. Cameron Green watches it carefully as he leaves it alone. THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 2!
03:00 IST:Halt! Nathan Lyon looks in a bit of pain after getting hit on his shoulder, and the physio is in to check on him. This will eat up a few minutes, and maybe the West Indies won't get another over in. After a bit of treatment, he is ready to go again.
03:00 IST:5.5: Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, THAT MUST HAVE HURT! Short and on off, Lyon tries to move out of the way but is not successful at that as the ball hits him on the left arm. Batters run a leg bye. Nathan Lyon has immediately called for the physio. Hmmm, Lyon maybe wants to make this the last over of the day.
03:00 IST:West Indies will be hoping for another breakthrough before Stumps, and then they will be right on top of this game.
02:56 IST:5.4: Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Full on middle, Lyon plays the on drive. The ball goes rolling along the turn near the boundary and stops. Carty at forward short leg runs behind the ball and cuts it off. Two runs taken.
02:55 IST:5.3: Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Back-of-a-length delivery, outside off, shaping away from the right-hander, Lyon plays the line as the ball beats his outside edge by a long margin.
02:55 IST:5.2: Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, On a length on middle, Lyon works it on the bounce to forward short leg who is standing two steps behind the normal position.
02:54 IST:5.1: Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Length ball that shapes away outside off. Lyon doesn't offer a shot.
02:53 IST:Alzarri Joseph will get a go before Stumps here.
02:53 IST:4.6: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Angling in on a fuller length, on middle. Green defends it off the front foot.
02:52 IST:4.5: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Back of a length again, outside off. Green does well to get on the top of the bounce as he pushes it towards point.
02:51 IST:4.4: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Short of a length, outside off. Green leaves it alone.
02:51 IST:4.3: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, FOUR! Ahh, a nice little gift for Cameron Green! Length ball on leg, Green tickles it fine as the ball goes rolling along the ground to the deep fine leg fence.
02:50 IST:4.2: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, UNPLAYABLE! Fuller ball that angled in and then straightened after pitching, Green does well to play the line as the ball whizzes past his outside edge.
02:49 IST:4.1: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Full on middle, moving away, Green pushes at it and gets a leading edge that goes into the off side.
02:49 IST:3.6: Shamar Joseph to Nathan Lyon, BEATEN! Back of a length outside off, Lyon has a poke at it as the ball shapes away and beats the outside edge.
02:48 IST:3.5: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Length ball well outside off, Green pushes it wide of point and calls for a single.
02:47 IST:3.4: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Good-length ball, outside off. Green initially presses a bit at the ball, but then withdraws his thought as he leaves it alone. Whoa! That one went rolling along the carpet to the wicket-keeper.
02:46 IST:3.3: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Back of a length on off, Green gets right behind the line of this delivery and blocks it.
02:46 IST:3.2: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Short of a length and outside off. Green leaves it alone.
02:45 IST:3.1: Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Back of a length again, this time on middle, some extra bounce on offer. Green looks to defend it and misses. as the ball hits him on the thigh pad.
02:44 IST:2.6: Jayden Seales to Nathan Lyon, back of a length, outside off, moving away. Nathan Lyon leaves it alone.
02:43 IST:Nathan Lyon comes out to the middle. He will act as the nightwatchman and try to see it off to the end of the day.
02:44 IST:2.5: Jayden Seales to Usman Khawaja, OUT! LBW! THATS AS PLUMB AS IT GETS! Jayden Seales doesn't even bother looking back as he is on a celebratory run. More of a celebrappeal from Stuart Broad's books! This is a full ball that nips back in sharply and stays low too. Khawaja is undone by the movement and the bounce as he fails to bring his bat down in time. The umpire's finger goes up after a moment. Khawaja consults his partner, and with three seconds to go, he signals 'T' to the umpire. Nothing on UltraEdge as the ball passes close to the bat. Ball Tracking coming up. Pitching outside off, impact in line, and wickets hitting. Three reds, and Khawaja has to go. He got out in pretty much a similar way in the 1st innings. Both the Aussie openers are gone now!
02:42 IST:Is that out? West Indies are looking very confident about this LBW decision, and the umpire thinks so as well. However, after a long discussion with Cameron Green, Usman Khawaja goes for the review but does not look very sure about it. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved, and Ball Tracking comes up with three reds. Plumb!
02:39 IST:2.4: Jayden Seales to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length sliding down leg, Usman Khawaja doesn't bother offering a shot to that ball.
02:39 IST:2.3: Jayden Seales to Usman Khawaja, Angled in on middle, Khawaja looks to work it into the leg side and misses, as the ball hits his pad and lobs up in the air, behind the stumps. The keeper collects it on two bounces.
02:38 IST:2.2: Jayden Seales to Usman Khawaja, Full and outside off. Left alone.
02:38 IST:2.1: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Back of a length on the body, Green tucks it wide of short mid-wicket for a single.
02:37 IST:1.6: Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, On a length, outside off, Khawaja blocks it off the crease.
02:37 IST:1.5: Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Length ball outside off, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone. Again the ball sharply bounces off a length and goes at chest height to the keeper.
02:37 IST:1.4: Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Length on middle leg, Khawaja flicks it behind square wide of deep fine leg for two runs.
02:35 IST:1.4: Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Length ball sliding down leg, Khawaja leaves it alone, Keeper manages to get his right hand to it and makes the stop. Oh, Shamar has overstepped. NO BALL!
02:34 IST:1.3: Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and outside off, shaping away. Left alone. Wow, that one carries at chest height to the keeper.
02:33 IST:1.2: Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Oh, almost another one! Length ball that seams in a bit and stays very low, almost at shin height. Khawaja doesn't get his bat down in time as the ball sneaks under his bat. That was also very close to the off stump. The ball eventually goes rolling along the ground to the keeper, who somehow manages to stop the ball.
02:34 IST:1.1: Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Length ball just outside off, Khawaja defends it off the crease.
02:32 IST:Shamar Joseph will bowl from the other end.
02:34 IST:0.6: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, Full and outside off, Green leaves it alone.
02:34 IST:0.5: Jayden Seales to Cameron Green, OH HELLO! WELCOME, Cameron Green! That is one heck of a ball! Back-of-a-length ball that rises sharply. The line is around off. Green looks to get out of the way, but the ball takes the shoulder of his bat and goes on the bounce to second slip.
02:29 IST:Cameron Green walks out to bat at number 3.
02:34 IST:0.4: Jayden Seales to Sam Konstas, OUT! BOWLED! CHOPPED ON! Sam Konstas goes for a duck! Harmless length ball well outside off, that sticks in the surface and comes slower on the bat. Konstas throws his bat at it and gets an inside edge that chops onto hit the top of off. Konstas is very disappointed with himself and trudges back to the hut. Early blow for the Aussies!
02:29 IST:0.3: Jayden Seales to Sam Konstas, Full, outside off, swinging into the right-hander. Left alone.
02:27 IST:0.2: Jayden Seales to Sam Konstas, A touch full and shaping away, Konstas leaves it alone. Oh, that one almost rolls down at knee height to the keeper.
02:27 IST:0.1: Jayden Seales to Sam Konstas, On a length on off, Konstas blocks it to short cover.