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Cricket: Australia crush West Indies in Barbados
The Australian cricket team celebrate a win in the first test against the West Indies at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on June 27 2025. Photo: RANDY BROOKS Australia ruthlessly completed a 159-run victory over West Indies in the first test, with Nathan Lyon sweeping up the tail after Josh Hazlewood's five-wicket masterclass broke the hosts' resistance on a pitch that deteriorated into a bowler's paradise. Lyon claimed the final two wickets in consecutive deliveries, ending Shamar Joseph's entertaining knock at 44 from just 22 balls, as West Indies were dismissed for 141 chasing an improbable 301 to hand Australia a 1-0 series lead. "There was enough in the wicket, up-and-down from a length," said Hazlewood, who finished with figures of five for 43. "It's just about hitting that area time and time again and being patient. I'm just enjoying cricket, tests at the moment. Good team, atmosphere. "I think once we saw West Indies take the second new ball today, we thought things could happen, but not that fast. There's a few cracks on a length from one end, some went low and we got a few bowled and lbws." Hazlewood's victims included John Campbell (caught behind attempting a scoop), Brandon King (edging to gully first ball), Roston Chase (popping to short leg) and Keacy Carty (bowled by vicious seam movement), before completing his 13th test five-wicket haul by having Warrican caught at slip. Pat Cummins added Shai Hope's wicket with another delivery that kept fatally low, while substitute fielder Marnus Labuschagne's direct hit ran out Alzarri Joseph to underline Australia's superiority in all departments. Earlier, Australia had methodically constructed their match-winning position through intelligent batting across three sessions. Beau Webster (63) and Travis Head (61) forged the match's first century partnership before Head was left sprawled face-down by a Shamar Joseph delivery that scuttled beneath his bat. Alex Carey's enterprising 65, featuring a spectacular six onto the stadium roof, effectively sealed the contest despite Joseph claiming his own five-wicket haul with a tireless display of seam bowling. The day's dramatic shifts perfectly encapsulated test cricket's unpredictability, from morning resistance to afternoon collapse, with Australia demonstrating precisely why they remain the format's benchmark team. - Reuters
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Cricket world erupts over Marnus Labuschagne moment as Aussies win first Test
Marnus Labuschagne might have been dropped for the first cricket Test between Australia and the West Indies, but he's shown he's still a valuable member of the squad. The Aussie batter produced a stunning run-out in Barbados on Friday as the tourists ran through the West Indies order to win on day three. Stationed at mid-off as a substitute fielder, Labuschagne ran out Alzarri Joseph with a brilliant direct hit. Joseph was burned by teammate Justin Greaves after he hit the ball to Labuschagne and set off for a quick single. Joseph wasn't quick enough to react, and Labuschagne's throw found him well short of his ground. It left the Windies at 7-73 and well short of their target of 301 for victory. "He might not be in the XI but he's still putting up his hand to contribute," the commentator said on ESPN. It came after former Aussie captain Mark Taylor called for Labuschgane to fly home from the Caribbean instead of remaining in the squad. But his fielding efforts on Friday showed why he's staying put. "Come back, have a bit of time off from the game, just refresh," Taylor said. "That wouldn't be a bad thing. Get ready for the Australian summer." Cricket fans flocked to social media in awe of Labuschagne's run-out. He received widespread praise for staying ready to contribute, rather than wallowing in the misery of getting dropped. Oh look substitute Marnus with a direct hit from the same position. Contributing even though he's not playing XI. — The Divine Beard (@Gerrardicted) June 27, 2025 Labuschagne still finds a way to have an impact 💪 — Simon (@Knight_Ryders) June 27, 2025 The forgotten man, Marnus, still making a difference!#Australia #WIvAUS — 工レ丹几 (@Crackers2) June 27, 2025 You can take Marnus out of the xi but not out of the game 🎯 — Shamilinho🇦🇺🇧🇷 (@shamilzaiin) June 27, 2025 Labuschagne's run-out helped the Aussies score a 159-run victory after a stunning turnaround in the second innings. After being dismissed for 180 and conceding a 10-run lead in the first dig, the Aussie batters produced a much better effort in the second. After another woeful start in which they slumped to 4-65, Travis Head, Alex Carey and Beau Webster righted the ship on day three. Head made 61 off 95 balls, while Carey made 65 off 75 and Webster 63 off 120. RELATED: Windies bowler hit with punishment over act towards Pat Cummins Pat Cummins breaks Aussie cricket tradition before first Test Their batting heroics led the Aussies to a much more respectable total of 310 in the second innings, setting the Windies 301 to win. But the hosts never looked likely, with Josh Hazlewood decimating their top order. Hazlewood took 5-43 in a stunning display of line and length, leaving the cricket world in awe. The Aussie veteran dismissed John Campbell (23), Keacy Carty (20), Brandon King (golden duck), Roston Chase (2) and Jomel Warrican (3) as the Windies were bowled out for just 141. It was another insipid display after they only made 190 in the first innings. Only some late hitting from Shamar Joseph (44 off 22) and Greaves (38 not out off 53) saved the hosts from a sub-100 total, but Nathan Lyon finished the job late on day three. Lyon got Joseph caught at first slip, before dismissing Jayden Seales for a golden duck on the very next delivery. "(Hazlewood) just hits the right area, ball after ball, presents good seam. He was fantastic," said captain Pat Cummins after the result on day three.
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Hazlewood 5-for leads Australia to three-day win over West Indies in Barbados test
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Australia blew away the West Indies for 141 and won the first test by 159 runs at Kensington Oval on day three Friday. The West Indies was set a stressful 301 target to win on a tricky pitch and folded in 33.4 overs. The chief destroyer was seamer Josh Hazlewood with 5-43 from 12 overs.
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Australia WIN first Test in Barbados following heroics from paceman Josh Hazlewood - and finishing day three under lights in chaotic scenes
Australia has won the first Test against the West Indies lead thanks to a masterclass from paceman Josh Hazlewood. The hosts were set 301 to win, but were never in the hunt at Kensington Oval in Barbados, rolled for 141. Hazlewood snared 4-4 in a three-over blitz to assume control, with Australia eventually winning by 159 runs. After Travis Head and Beau Webster's 102-run fifth-wicket stand eased the nerves of cricket fans watching back home, it was then the turn of pace trio Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins to showcase their skills. They didn't disappoint, with Hazlewood finishing with figures of 5/43 as Andrew McDonald's men took a 1-0 lead in the series. 'It's like a broken record these days watching the Australian bowling attack,' former Australian cricketer Greg Blewett said in commentary. 'They are just so experienced and so clinical. 'They also share it (wickets) around really well. 'This time it was Josh Hazlewood. Good figures.' Blewett wasn't wrong - it was the 13th time in Hazlewood's Test career he has finished with a five-wicket haul. 'I didn't think it was going to happen that fast,' Hazlewood said post match in relation to the frantic ending under lights. Heading into stumps, West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves (38*) and impressive quick Shamar Joseph (44 from 22 balls) threatened to push the contest into a fourth day, but veteran spinner Nathan Lyon had other ideas. 'Garry' struck twice in the final over to seal the result, with the second Test starting on July 3 at St George's in Grenada. The result also extends Australia's unbeaten run in the Caribbean to nine matches dating back to 2003. Meanwhile, Steve Smith will return to the XI after missing the match in Barbados due to injury - and pressure is mounting on young gun Sam Konstas after he failed in both innings. Cameron Green also needs to be far more commanding batting in his new No. 3 role. Since coming back into the team he has been underwhelming at the crease, with scores of 4, 0, (South Africa, World Test Championship) followed by 3 and 15 (first Test).
