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West Indies bowlers fired on all cylinders on Day 2 of the Sabina Park Test, tearing through Australia’s top order and leaving them reeling at 99/6, despite holding a 181-run lead. With 15 wickets falling, the match swung back in West Indies’ favour—driven by a fiery pace assault.
🏏 First Session – Day 2: Steady Start, Then Trouble
West Indies resumed at 16/1, replying to Australia’s 225.
The batters played cautiously in the first 30 minutes.
However, Josh Hazlewood broke through by trapping Brandon King lbw.
Although King reviewed the decision, the umpire’s call stayed.
Scott Boland overstepped repeatedly, giving minor openings, but Australia remained sharp.
Roston Chase batted confidently, but Pat Cummins forced a loose shot that flew to slip.
At Lunch, West Indies stood at 73/3, still within reach.
⚠️ Post-Lunch Collapse: Australia Roar Back
West Indies lost momentum after the break.
- John Campbell misjudged and was trapped lbw
- Mikyle Louis and Shai Hope had their stumps rattled
- A miscommunication led to Justin Greaves’ run-out
Despite a dropped catch from Alex Carey and several Boland no-balls, West Indies couldn’t recover.
The lower order failed to resist, and they collapsed for 143—handing Australia a lead of 82 runs.
But the West Indies bowlers weren’t done yet.
💣 West Indies Bowlers Launch Counterattack
Australia expected to build their lead, but West Indies bowlers came out firing.
Sam Konstas edged to gully in just the second over.
Soon after, Usman Khawaja lost his stumps to a beauty from Alzarri Joseph.
Then came the turning point—Alzarri bowled both Steve Smith and Beau Webster with lethal pace.
Travis Head nicked one to second slip, and in a stunning over, Alex Carey departed for a duck.
The crowd roared as the West Indies bowlers tore through the Aussie top order.
🧱 Green Fights, But Windies Hold the Edge
Cameron Green fought back with a composed knock.
He survived a couple of close run-out chances but remained unbeaten on 42.
Pat Cummins joined him and defended with grit, keeping the innings alive.
They held on during the final nine overs, denying West Indies more breakthroughs.
Still, the West Indies bowlers had clearly dominated the day.
🧾 Day 2 Scorecard – Sabina Park Test
📍 Kingston | 🗓 Day 2 | 🕖 Stumps
🏏 Australia – 1st Innings: 225 all out
- Steve Smith – 48
- Cameron Green – 46
- Shamar Joseph – 4/33
- Justin Greaves – 3/56
- Jayden Seales – 3/59
🏏 West Indies – 1st Innings: 143 all out
- John Campbell – 36
- Shai Hope – 23
- Scott Boland – 3/34
- Pat Cummins – 2/24
➡️ West Indies trail by 82 runs
🏏 Australia – 2nd Innings: 99/6 (at stumps)
- Cameron Green – 42*
- Pat Cummins – 15*
- Alzarri Joseph – 3/19
- Shamar Joseph – 1/16
➡️ Australia lead by 181 runs
