Bowlers rule as Aussies take 181 run lead vs Windies in 3rd test albeit another batting debacle

 


West Indies mounted a spirited fightback on Sunday to leave the pink-ball Test at Sabina Park delicately poised, reducing Australia to 99 for six in their second innings by stumps on day two. With a lead of 181 runs, Australia managed to stretch their first-innings advantage of 82 but were pegged back by a relentless West Indian bowling attack. Under the floodlights, the pink ball once again proved devilish, making batting a severe challenge in the final session for the second consecutive day.

Alzarri Joseph led the charge with three wickets, while Shamar Joseph added two more to his series tally, which now stands at 20. Their efforts gave the hosts renewed hope after a dismal batting collapse earlier in the day saw them bundled out for just 143 during a dramatic middle session. Only Cameron Green provided resistance for Australia, crafting a composed unbeaten 42 to prevent total disaster. He will resume on day three alongside captain Pat Cummins, who remains unbeaten on 5.

Shamar Joseph sparked the collapse by removing both openers—Sam Konstas for a duck and Usman Khawaja for 14—setting the tone for West Indies’ fightback. Alzarri Joseph then decimated Australia’s middle order, dismissing Steve Smith for 5, Beau Webster for 13, and Alex Carey without scoring.

Earlier, Australia’s bowlers had seized control of the game, dismantling the West Indies batting line-up with precision and aggression. From a promising 82 for 3, the hosts lost their final seven wickets for just 61 runs. Scott Boland, selected as the fourth seamer ahead of spinner Nathan Lyon, was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3 for 34. Hazlewood and Cummins took two wickets apiece in a clinical display, though a pair of dropped catches by wicketkeeper Alex Carey could have made the damage worse.

Poor shot selection and a needless runout added to West Indies’ woes. Justin Greaves was run out attempting a third run, thanks to a sharp throw from Konstas at cover. The slide began when Boland trapped John Campbell lbw for 36—the highest score of the innings—as the batter offered no shot. He then bowled Shai Hope for 23 before wrapping up the innings by removing Shamar Joseph for 8.

The day had started with West Indies struggling to score freely on a seam-friendly pitch. Australia's disciplined bowling saw just 57 runs added in 23 overs during the morning session. Hazlewood dismissed Brandon King for 14 with a full delivery that pinned him in front, while Cummins removed Roston Chase for 18 with a rising ball that found the edge, caught by Khawaja at first slip.

Australia are aiming for a 3-0 series sweep, having already secured victories in Barbados and Grenada. However, the fight shown by the West Indies on day two suggests this final Test may yet have more twists in store.


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