Hazlewood celebrates five-wicket haul as Australia dominate West Indies in Test win
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🏏 Australia Lead Series 1-0 with Crushing 159-Run Victory

Hazlewood produced a fiery spell on Day 3 to dismantle West Indies and hand Australia a comprehensive 159-run win in the first Test at Adelaide. His outstanding figures of 5 for 43 helped skittle West Indies out for 141, securing the victory with two days to spare. As a result, Australia now lead the two-Test series 1-0.

🔥 Hazlewood sparks collapse after brief Windies resistance

West Indies, chasing 301, made a shaky start. Kraigg Brathwaite fell in the first over, flicking Mitchell Starc to backward square leg. However, the early loss didn’t stop John Campbell and Keacy Carty from attacking. Together, they added a promising 47 runs.

Notably, Carty earned a lifeline when Cameron Green dropped him on 1. Even though the pair briefly steadied the innings, Australia didn’t let the momentum slip for long.

💥 Hazlewood delivers key blows in quick succession

Hazlewood delivered a crucial double blow that turned the game. First, Campbell gloved a scoop shot to Alex Carey. Then, Carty was bowled off the very next delivery. This double strike changed the tone of the innings.

Shortly after, Hazlewood dismissed Roston Chase, who edged a sharp delivery to gully. With the visitors suddenly at 56 for 5, the collapse had begun. Australia’s bowlers stayed disciplined, increasing pressure with every over.

🧨 Hazlewood completes five-for, Lyon finishes with flair

Although Pat Cummins chipped in by removing Shai Hope with a low delivery, the major damage came from Hazlewood. Hope was bowled after failing to adjust to the uneven bounce.

Despite the wickets tumbling, Shamar Joseph counter-attacked with flair. He smashed a blistering 22-ball 44, including two enormous sixes that flew out of the ground. Nevertheless, the end felt inevitable.

Eventually, Australia took the extra 30 minutes to force a result before stumps. Marnus Labuschagne, fielding as a substitute, threw down the stumps to run out Alzarri Joseph. Hazlewood then claimed his fifth by drawing an edge from Jomel Warrican.

To cap it off, Nathan Lyon took the final two wickets in consecutive deliveries. He had Shamar Joseph caught at slip and Jayden Seales caught close-in, wrapping up a commanding win.

💪 Head and Carey lift Australia to match-winning total

Earlier in the day, Australia resumed on 92 for 4 and built their total with control and confidence. Travis Head led from the front, scoring a composed 61—his second half-century of the match. He capitalized on an early reprieve when he was dropped on 21.

🔑 Key contributions with the bat:

  • Travis Head: 61 (steadying the innings with patience)
  • Beau Webster: 63 (shared a vital 102-run stand with Head)
  • Alex Carey: 65 off 75 balls (pushed the lead beyond reach)

Although Shamar Joseph picked up 5 for 87, the Australians had already built a commanding lead. West Indies faced an uphill task chasing 301 on a deteriorating pitch, and they faltered under pressure.

📝 Match Summary

Australia

  • 1st Innings: 180 (Head 59, Seales 5-60)
  • 2nd Innings: 310 (Carey 65, Joseph 5-87)

West Indies

  • 1st Innings: 190 (Hope 48, Starc 3-65)
  • 2nd Innings: 141 (Joseph 44, Hazlewood 5-43)

Result: Australia win by 159 runs
Player of the Match: Travis Head