Australia struggled on Day 1 in Barbados, bowled out for just 180. Shamar Joseph & Jayden Seales tore through their batting, with Seales taking a brilliant fifer.
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Shamar Joseph dominated early, removing openers quickly. Dropped catches gave Australia brief relief, but Joseph’s pace proved too hot to handle.
Joseph Strikes
Usman Khawaja resisted with 47, but Joseph struck again. Travis Head’s aggressive 50 offered hope, but wickets kept falling.
Khawaja’s Fight
Jayden Seales destroyed Australia’s tail, claiming 5/51. His fiery spell included Cummins’ wicket, wrapping up the innings in 56.5 overs.
Seales’ Masterclass
Starc, Cummins, and Hazlewood struck early, reducing West Indies to 57/4. Brandon King (23*) held firm, but Australia clawed back.
Aussie Fightback
Joseph’s early blows, Seales’ fifer, and Head’s fifty defined the day. West Indies trail by 123, setting up a thrilling Day 2.
Key Moments
With WI at 57/4, Australia’s pace attack aims to dominate. Can West Indies recover, or will Aussies take control?