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'Aussies are miles ahead': Australia lauded after crushing win against West Indies in 1st Test
Australia thrashed West Indies by 159 runs in the 1st Test at Kensington Oval, with Travis Head, Alex Carey, and Josh Hazlewood starring in a dominant comeback. Fans praised Australia's fighting spirit as they kicked off their WTC campaign in style. read more Australia handed West Indies a big defeat in the first Test at Kensington Oval , winning by 159 runs and going 1-0 up in the three-match series. The match ended on Day 3 itself, after West Indies were bowled out for just 141 in their second innings while chasing a tough target of 301. West Indies fans were hopeful after their team took a small 10-run lead in the first innings thanks to Jayden Seales' five-wicket haul and Shamar Joseph's four-fer. But things went downhill fast after Australia's middle order fired in the second innings. Travis Head (61), Beau Webster (63), and Alex Carey (65) all scored quick runs to take Australia to 310 and set a huge target of 301. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Australia's bowlers then completely dominated the proceedings. Josh Hazlewood was the star with the ball, picking up 5 wickets for 43 runs. Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Nathan Lyon gave him good support. West Indies were reduced to 86 for 8 at one point, and the only fight came from Justin Greaves (38 not out) and Shamar Joseph (44). Also Read: 'Pure talent' Jofra Archer backed to make instant impact against India at Edgbaston despite long absence from Tests Fans laud mighty Australians After the match, fans took to social media to laud the Australian team for their impressive performance despite being behind most of the time. Many highlighted how the team always manages to make a comeback even from difficult situations. West Indies tried their best to compete with Australia but the Aussies always have someone or the other playing clutch knocks and rescuing the team 💀 — Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) June 27, 2025 Aussies are miles ahead. True champion when they are out in the middle of 22 yards . My only worry is what will happen once the current bowling unit retires in phases. I think Boland will also retire without playing much since age is against him. — Srikanth Natarajan (@SrikanthNatara2) June 28, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD the only surprise here is that the Windies brought the game to day 3 — Berdz 🇯🇲 (@kingberdz) June 28, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Also Read: Vaibhav Suryavanshi carries his red-hot IPL form to England, smashes 48 off 19 while wearing iconic No 18 jersey Australia recently failed to defend their World Test Championship title against South Africa at Lord's. However, they made a brilliant start to the new cycle of the WTC with a massive win. Meanwhile, the second Test will be played in Grenada, starting 3 July.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
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Hazlewood takes five as Australia beat WI in first Test
Josh Hazlewood is playing in his 74th Test match for Australia [Getty Images] First Test, Bridgetown (day three of five) Australia 180 (Head 59; Seales 5-60) & 310 (Carey 65; Joseph 5-87) West Indies 190 (Hope 48; Starc 3-65) & 141 (Joseph 44; Hazlewood 5-43) Australia won by 159 runs, lead series 1-0 Advertisement Scorecard Josh Hazlewood claimed five wickets as Australia wrapped up an emphatic 159-run victory against West Indies in the first Test in Barbados. West Indies lost all 10 of their second-innings wickets in the evening session on day three of the contest as Australia showed their ruthlessness to close out the match with two days to spare. Set 301 for victory, the hosts' response had started promisingly as they overcame the early loss of Kraigg Brathwaite to reach 47-1 with John Campbell and Keacy Carty at the crease. However, Hazlewood swung the momentum Australia's way as he ran through the West Indies top order during a characteristically controlled spell which saw four wickets fall for just nine runs. Advertisement From 56-5 it was always going to be an uphill struggle for West Indies, even though Justin Greaves (38 not out) and Shamar Joseph (44) provided some late entertainment. Hazlewood removed Jomel Warrican to finish with 5-43 before Nathan Lyon bagged two wickets in the final over of the day, after play had been extended by 30 minutes, to seal the win. Earlier, Australia had made a battling 310 in their second innings after Alex Carey had top scored with a punchy 65. The tourists had resumed the day on a precarious 92-4 but Travis Head and Beau Webster made gritty scores of 61 and 63 before Carey batted smartly with the lower order as Joseph took 5-87. Hazlewood leaves Sammy with no complaints West Indies coach Daren Sammy met with match referee Javagal Srinath after play on day two to discuss concerns about some of the decisions made by TV umpire Adrian Holdstock during the match. Advertisement Sammy said after play on Thursday that he was unhappy with some of the dismissals given by the South African using the technology. In West Indies' second innings, though, Sammy could have few complaints. Instead a tricky pitch, smart bowling from an Australian attack long in the tooth, and the odd daft shot proved to be West Indies' undoing. Mitchell Starc struck in his first over to remove Kraigg Brathwaite before Carty and Campbell steadied the ship. The latter started the rot for West Indies when he bungled an attempted lap scoop against Hazlewood and left Carey with a simple catch. Shortly after Hazlewood dismissed Brandon King for a first-ball duck when he inside edged on to his pad and Cameron Green claimed the catch at gully. Advertisement Another inside edge off the bat of West Indies skipper Roston Chase then popped up into the grateful hands of Sam Konstas at short leg. Hazlewood knocked back Carty's off stump with a full delivery and then returned to have Warrican caught at slip. West Indies looked like they might scrape into the fourth day as Joseph walloped four sixes in a Test-best 44 off 22 balls but Lyon got the job done in the final over of the day. "I think once we saw West Indies take the second new ball today, we thought things could happen, but not that fast," Hazlewood said. "There's a few cracks on a length from one end, some went low and got a few bowleds and lbws. We just kept hitting the right lengths time and again."
BBC News
8 hours ago
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- BBC News
Hazlewood takes five as Australia beat WI in first Test
First Test, Bridgetown (day three of five)Australia 180 (Head 59; Seales 5-60) & 310 (Carey 65; Joseph 5-87) West Indies 190 (Hope 48; Starc 3-65) & 141 (Joseph 44; Hazlewood 5-43)Australia won by 159 runs, lead series 1-0Scorecard Josh Hazlewood claimed five wickets as Australia wrapped up an emphatic 159-run victory against West Indies in the first Test in Indies lost all 10 of their second-innings wickets in the evening session on day three of the contest as Australia showed their ruthlessness to close out the match with two days to 301 for victory, the hosts' response had started promisingly as they overcame the early loss of Kraigg Brathwaite to reach 47-1 with John Campbell and Keacy Carty at the Hazlewood swung the momentum Australia's way as he ran through the West Indies top order during a characteristically controlled spell which saw four wickets fall for just nine 56-5 it was always going to be an uphill struggle for West Indies, even though Justin Greaves (38 not out) and Shamar Joseph (44) provided some late entertainment. Hazlewood removed Jomel Warrican to finish with 5-43 before Nathan Lyon bagged two wickets in the final over of the day, after play had been extended by 30 minutes, to seal the Australia had made a battling 310 in their second innings after Alex Carey had top scored with a punchy tourists had resumed the day on a precarious 92-4 but Travis Head and Beau Webster made gritty scores of 61 and 63 before Carey batted smartly with the lower to follow.
News.com.au
10 hours ago
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- News.com.au
What you missed overnight: Travis Head undone by day three pitch, Beau Webster's DRS pain
Australia have fought their way back into the first Test in Barbados with a trio of half-centuries to Alex Carey, Beau Webster and Travis Head. But, as has been the case throughout this Test, there was plenty happening at Bridgetown. Here's what you missed while you were sleeping. SEVENTH HELL West Indies coach Daren Sammy said after day two that his team needed a 'bollocking' after dropping six catches over the first two days of the Test. The hosts practised work in the cordon before play. And yet Justin Greaves still couldn't hang onto a chance gifted by Travis Head on 21, denying Alzarri Joseph a wicket and continuing the pain for the Windies. AS PLUMB AS IT GETS The Kensington Oval pitch had been playing tricks since day one, and balls had started to keep low. Sensing that a ball would have his name on it, Head sought to attack, and did successfully, getting to 62. It was a sensible call, because that ball duly arrived, with Shamar Joseph shooting one through that trapped the left-hander stone cold in front as he lost his balance. Joseph didn't need to appeal, with Head walking off before the finger was raised. HOLDING COURT Third umpire Adrian Holdstock had been in Sammy's sights at the end of day two following a string of contentious calls that went the way of the tourists. Well there was finally some good news for the Windies on an UltraEdge front when Beau Webster departed on review with a spike showing he had nicked one down the leg side on 63. HIT THE ROOF Alex Carey played a classic punchy wicketkeeper's innings at No.7, blasting his way to 50 from just 40 balls including two sixes. The second six brought up his half-century as he danced down the wicket and launched Justin Greaves over deep mid-off and onto the roof of the Cricket West Indies hospitality building.
The Guardian
13 hours ago
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- The Guardian
Australia build lead after Head and Webster dig in against West Indies
Travis Head has given Australia a fresh scent of victory in the first Test after delivering his second half-century against West Indies in Bridgetown. It helped Australia reach lunch on the third day in an improving position. Having resumed on 4-92, the tourists shored up their position by reaching 5-181, growing their lead from 82 to 171. Head had contributed 59 as Australia were all out for 180 in their first innings. West Indies' reply of 190 left the match tantalisingly poised. On a difficult surface in Barbados, Head made 61 before becoming the only Australian wicket to fall in the first session. Despite a reputation built on aggressive batting, here he went about his work with great patience, testament to his quality and character. He eventually fell to a straight one from Shamar Joseph that kept low and thundered into his pads. There was no doubting that and Head departed with a rueful smile without considering a review. He had earlier had a moment of good fortune when dropped at second slip by Justin Greaves when on 21. Head took advantage of that reprieve to put on a 102-run partnership with Beau Webster, the highest of the match. After Head's departure, Webster had progressed to his half-century before falling for 63 leaving Alex Carey to lead the innings and make life difficult for the West Indian attack.
