| 0.0 : TOSS - The coin lands in favour of Kraigg Brathwaite and West Indies have elected to BAT first. |
| West Indies (Playing XI) - Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk Mckenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva (WK), Kevin Sinclair, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Kemar Roach. |
| Australia (Unchanged Playing XI) - Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (C), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood. |
| We are all set to begin at the Gabba! The umpires are already out in the middle while we see the Australian players spread out and take their respective field positions. Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul are the two openers for West Indies. |
| 0.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Mitchell Starc starts off well, charges in, and delivers it quickly and on a length just outside off. The ball just swung back in as Kraigg Brathwaite shoulders arms. |
| 0.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fuller now, swinging into middle. Kraigg Brathwaite brings his bat down in time and digs it out to mid on. Good effort by the fielder. |
| 0.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Off the mark! Mitchell Starc drops it short now over off. Kraigg Brathwaite gets on top of it and punches it to the left of covers and takes a single. |
| 0.4 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Jaffa! On the hard length shaping away outside off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul covers the line of the stumps and brings out the full face of his bat. The ball swings away way past the outer edge. |
| 0.5 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Very full swinging away just outside off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul reaches for it and the ball nicks the bottom edge, misses the stumps and rolls away to the right of the keeper. |
| 0.6 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, No run. |
| 0.0 : Josh Hazlewood to share the attack now. |
| 1.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, OUT! LBW! The umpire has given it as OUT but Kraigg Brathwaite has reviewed straight away. |
| 0.0 : Josh Hazlewood is looking threatening right from the start. |
| 1.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, No run. |
| 1.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, On the good length angling away down the leg side. Kraigg Brathwaite shoulders arms and leaves it alone for the keeper. |
| 1.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a very good length swinging into the thigh pads. Kraigg Brathwaite nudges it away past Travis Head at short leg. They run a brace. |
| 1.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, Again, on a good length and angling on the pads. Kraigg Brathwaite glances it towards the square leg region and takes a single. |
| 1.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Drops it short now shaping away from the left-hander. Tagenarine Chanderpaul keeps his blade close to him as the ball swings past him and carries away to the keeper. |
| 2.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Quick and short shaping inwards towards the body. Kraigg Brathwaite plays it lose to his pads and blocks it out safely on the on side. |
| 2.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Drops it short again, this time moving away outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite gets on top of it and cuts it with good timing. The ball is stopped by the fielder at point. |
| 2.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a good length pitching around leg then moving away down the leg side. Kraigg Brathwaite tries to flick it away but is beaten by the swing. |
| 2.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fuller now, swinging away from the off side. Kraigg Brathwaite tries to fetch it from outside off but is beaten for pace. Good bowling here from Mitchell Starc. |
| 2.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Lovely delivery! Very full swinging into the pads. Kraigg Brathwaite brings his bat down to cover the line but he wasn't confident with the shot. The ball nicks the outer edge and almost carries to the fiedler at second slip. |
| 2.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a very good length outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite watches the ball and lets it carry away to the keeper. A maiden over for Mitchell Starc. |
| 3.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Full, and swinging in towards middle. Tagenarine Chanderpaul covers the line and blocks it out with a straight bat. |
| 3.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Short now, swinging away from the left-hander. Tagenarine Chanderpaul comes across a bit but in the end, lets the ball sail away to the keeper. |
| 3.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Short again, this time over middle. Tagenarine Chanderpaul shifts his weight on his back foot and blocks it on the off side, playing it close to his body. |
| 3.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Fuller and straighter on off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul tries to block it out but the ball deflects off the inner half of his bat and rolls away to square leg. The batters take a single. |
| 3.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fuller and swinging away outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite reaches for it and manages to hack it down to mid off. Another good over by Josh Hazlewood. |
| 3.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, Lovely delivery! Alex Carey is very sure of a caught behind and Pat Cummins has reviewed it! Josh Hazlewood charges in and bowls it on a good length shaping down the leg side. Kraigg Brathwaite tries to flick it but the ball has deflected off something and carried away to the keeper. There is a loud appeal but the umpire stays unmoved. The Snicko meter shows that the ball has not nicked the glove or the bat. Australia lose a review, early on in the |
| 4.1 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Full and swinging toward middle. Tagenarine Chanderpaul covers the line of the ball and flicks it away to the square leg region. |
| 4.2 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Sticks to the full length, this time pitches it outside off with a bit of outswing. Tagenarine Chanderpaul fetches it and slices it towards the fielder at point for a single. |
| 4.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Quick and on the hard length, swinging away outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite shoulders arms and leaves it alone for the keeper. |
| 4.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a nagging length again, just outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite leaves this one alone as well but Mitchell Starc gets some good bounce off the deck. |
| 4.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Serves it on a good length now, swinging in towards off. Kraigg Brathwaite opts out of playing this one as well. |
| 4.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Jaffa! Again, on the good length swinging in towards off. This time, Kraigg Brathwaite tries to block it out but the ball swings past his outer and edge beats him, carrying away to the keeper. Just a single off this over as well. |
| 5.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Short and angling away outside off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul shuffles across and tries to block it out off his back foot. The ball moves away from him and the keeper collects it. |
| 5.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Similar delivery, on a length swinging away outside off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul covers the line and leaves it alone for the keeper to collect. |
| 5.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Good timing! |
| 5.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, Drops it short and the ball straightens over middle. Kraigg Brathwaite gets on the back foot and blocks it away safely. |
| 5.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good bounce! On a nagging length outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite shoulders arms and leaves it alone for the keeper. |
| 5.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fuller, and keeps his line outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite drives it through the ground to the fielder at covers. 9 runs at the end of 6 overs for West Indies. |
| 6.1 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, On a good length shaping back in from leg. Tagenarine Chanderpaul moves across but in the end lets the ball sail away from behind him to the keeper. |
| 6.2 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Drops it short and gets some good bounce off the deck. Tagenarine Chanderpaul blocks it and the ball almost hits his gloves. |
| 6.3 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, No run. |
| 6.4 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, On a nagging length swinging away outside off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul only covers the line and lets it swing away to the keeper. |
| 6.5 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Back of a length and around off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul steps across and keeps it out to the off side. |
| 6.6 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Goes very full this time, on middle, shaping away, Tagenarine Chanderpaul stays back and knocks it back to the bowler. |
| 7.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a good length aimed over off. Kraigg Brathwaite reluctantly keeps it out on the off side. |
| 7.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, OUT! c Alex Carey b Josh Hazlewood. |
| 0.0 : Kirk Mckenzie walks out to bat number 3. |
| 7.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Kirk Mckenzie, Fiery! Josh Hazlewood welcomes Kirk Mckenzie with a spice bouncer of leg. Kirk Mckenzie ducks under it safely and lets it fly away to the keepr. |
| 7.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kirk Mckenzie, On a good length swinging into the pads. Kirk Mckenzie pats it down towards point. |
| 7.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kirk Mckenzie, Fuller and swinging away outside off. Kirk Mckenzie shoulders arms and leaves it alone for the keeper. |
| 7.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kirk Mckenzie, Lovely bowling! Fuller, this time swinging into the left-hander. Kirk Mckenzie covers the line and nudges it to the fielder at square leg. 2 maiden overs in a row for Australia. Is there another wicket in the next one? |
| 8.1 : Pat Cummins to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Very full from wide of the crease. The ball swings further away as Tagenarine Chanderpaul tries to reach for it. He gets beaten on the under edge. |
| 8.2 : Pat Cummins to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Quick and on a length aimed over leg. Tagenarine Chanderpaul covers the line and defends it into the pitch with a solid hand. |
| 8.3 : Pat Cummins to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Again, on a good length around off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul moves across and blocks it out on the off side. Good technique from Tagenarine Chanderpaul. |
| 8.4 : Pat Cummins to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Fuller this time swinging into the left-hander. Tagenarine Chanderpaul wanted to block this one out but the ball nicked the inner half and rolled away to fine leg. The batters run a single. |
| 8.5 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, On a nagging length swinging away outside off. Kirk Mckenzie doesn't get tempted and shoulders arms. |
| 8.6 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, Jaffa! Quick and on a good length, this time swinging in over off. Kirk Mckenzie tries to block it out but is beaten on the outside edge by the pace. A good first over for Pat Cummins. |
| 9.1 : Nathan Lyon to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Looped full outside off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul blocks it out on the off side safely. |
| 9.2 : Nathan Lyon to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, No run. |
| 0.0 : Change from both ends and spin for the first time as Nathan Lyon replaces Josh Hazlewood. |
| 9.3 : Nathan Lyon to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Drags his length back a bit and keeps it on middle. Tagenarine Chanderpaul plays it in front of his body and makes sure to defend with a light hand. |
| 9.4 : Nathan Lyon to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, 1 run. |
| 9.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kirk Mckenzie, Floated full on off. Kirk Mckenzie puts his foot forward and keeps it out. |
| 9.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kirk Mckenzie, FOUR! Lucky Edge! Pitched up outside off. Kirk Mckenzie tries to block this one out too but the ball nicks the other edge and flies past the fielder at slip. There is no protection in the deep and the ball rolls away to the third man fence for four runs. |
| 10.1 : Pat Cummins to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, On the hard length over off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul covers the line and blocks it out solidly. |
| 10.2 : Pat Cummins to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Sticks to the tough length and around off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul walks across and blocks it out with a straight bat. |
| 10.3 : Pat Cummins to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Bangs in a bouncer over off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul was ready for it as he pulls it but didn't manage to time it right. The ball bounces away to the fielder at square leg. |
| 10.4 : Pat Cummins to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, FOUR! Lovely timing! |
| 10.5 : Pat Cummins to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Dragged his length back a bit. Tagenarine Chanderpaul shifts his weight on the back foot and blocks it out. |
| 10.6 : Pat Cummins to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, On a nagging length and swinging back in towards off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul shoulders arms and watches it carry away to the keeper. |
| 0.0 : Halt! It looks like Pat Cummins is not happy with the condition of the ball but the umpire says to continue with it. |
| 11.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kirk Mckenzie, Fullish and turning away outside off. Kirk Mckenzie leaves it alone for the keeper. |
| 11.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kirk Mckenzie, SIX! BANG! Good looking shot! Nathan Lyon delivers it full and on off. Kirk Mckenzie decides to be aggressive and gets under it. He lofts it with good timing over the fielder at mid on. The ball sails beyond the fence for a maximum. |
| 11.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kirk Mckenzie, Uppish and again turning away outside off. Kirk Mckenzie leaves it alone for the keeper. |
| 11.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kirk Mckenzie, Pitched up outside off. Kirk Mckenzie drives it towards the fielder at covers. |
| 11.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kirk Mckenzie, Floated full angled towards leg. Kirk Mckenzie plays the on drive and sends it to mid on. |
| 11.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kirk Mckenzie, A bit short around off. Kirk Mckenzie rocks back and cuts it with the turn. He cannot find the gap as the fielder at point collects the ball. |
| 12.1 : Pat Cummins to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, On a good length shaping inwards towards off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul covers the line but decides to let it carry away to the keeper. |
| 12.2 : Pat Cummins to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, FOUR! Well placed! |
| 12.3 : Pat Cummins to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Keeps it shot and around middle. Tagenarine Chanderpaul stays back and blocks it out back towards the bowler. |
| 12.4 : Pat Cummins to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Through the gap again. Pat Cummins pulls back his length and keeps it around off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul cuts it through the gap behind point again. This time it is not timed that well and the fielder will manage to chase it down. The batters run a couple. |
| 12.5 : Pat Cummins to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Fuller and around off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul moves across and blocks it out on the off side solidly. |
| 12.6 : Pat Cummins to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Full again sand straight on off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul puts his front foot ahead and blocks it out solidly. |
| 0.0 : Drinks! West Indies got off to a very slow start and lost their skipper for not much. However, Tagenarine Chanderpaul is looking a bit settled now and will look to build a partnership with Kirk Mckenzie. Australia, though, have bowled really well and will look to continue like this to get more breakthroughs before Lunch. |
| 13.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kirk Mckenzie, No run. |
| 13.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kirk Mckenzie, Floated, full and around off, turns away, Kirk Mckenzie strides out and leaves it out. |
| 13.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kirk Mckenzie, BEAUTY! |
| 13.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kirk Mckenzie, Gives this one some more air, full and on off, Kirk Mckenzie knocks it to the right of the bowler. |
| 13.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kirk Mckenzie, FOUR! Kirk Mckenzie showing good intent here! This is a bit flatter from Lyon, full and on middle, Kirk Mckenzie goes down on one knee and sweeps it off the top edge, but it goes towards the vacant deep square leg fence for a boundary. |
| 13.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kirk Mckenzie, Darts this one full and on leg, Kirk Mckenzie uses his feet and flicks it away nicely through mid-wicket to collect three runs. |
| 14.1 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, FOUR! Lovely shot! |
| 14.2 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, Fuller one and on off, angling in, Kirk Mckenzie stays back and blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 14.3 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, Pat Cummins lands this on a good length and on the sixth stump line, shaping away this time, Kirk Mckenzie lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper. |
| 14.4 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, Oh..close! Pat Cummins bowls this short of a length and outside off, inviting the batter to go for it, Kirk Mckenzie slashes hard at it but the ball just goes past the outside edge. |
| 14.5 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Pat Cummins strikes after Drinks! A lapse of concentration from Kirk Mckenzie has cost him his wicket. |
| 0.0 : Just when they had the momentum Kirk Mckenzie departs. Alick Athanaze walks out at no. 4. |
| 14.6 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, No run. |
| 15.1 : Nathan Lyon to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Tossed up, full and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul strides out and blocks it out well. |
| 15.2 : Nathan Lyon to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, No run. |
| 15.3 : Nathan Lyon to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Goes a bit short and around off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul stays back and punches it wide of covers for a quick single. |
| 15.4 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, Flatter, full and on off again, Alick Athanaze strides out and drills it straight to extra covers. |
| 15.5 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, Flighted, full and on middle, Alick Athanaze prods forward and defends it towards short covers. |
| 15.6 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, Shorter in length and on off, turns away a bit, Alick Athanaze moves back and bunts it down wide of first slip. |
| 16.1 : Pat Cummins to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Fuller one and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul clips it away wide of mid on for a single. |
| 16.2 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, This is on a good length and around leg, Alick Athanaze flicks it through square leg for a couple of runs. |
| 16.3 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, Length again, on middle, angling in, Alick Athanaze closes the face of his bat and pats it down to short mid-wicket. |
| 16.4 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, Touch fuller and around off, Alick Athanaze strides out and pushes it through covers for a brace now. |
| 16.5 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, Pat Cummins bangs in a sharp bouncer, on middle, Alick Athanaze ducks under it well. |
| 16.6 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, Pat Cummins lands this short of a length and well outside off, Alick Athanaze just like Kirk Mckenzie chases after it, but gets beaten on the outside edge, |
| 17.1 : Nathan Lyon to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Tossed up, full and on leg, Tagenarine Chanderpaul tucks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 17.2 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, Floated, full and on middle, Alick Athanaze backs away and works it towards wide mid on. |
| 17.3 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, Flighted, full and on off, Alick Athanaze strides out and pushes it towards short covers. |
| 17.4 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, Flatter, shortish and around off, Alick Athanaze stabs it towards cover-point. |
| 17.5 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, Slower through the air, full and on leg, Alick Athanaze takes his front foot out and keeps it out to the right of short leg. |
| 17.6 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, Pushed through quicker, short and on off, Alick Athanaze moves back and pats it down to first slip. |
| 0.0 : Josh Hazlewood (4-1-7-1) comes back into the attack. |
| 18.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Josh Hazlewood comes around the wicket and serves this full, on middle, angling in, Tagenarine Chanderpaul drills it down the pitch where Hazlewood bends down quickly to collect it with his left hand. |
| 18.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul nudges it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 18.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, Goes fuller again and on middle, Alick Athanaze gets behind the line of it and blocks it to the left of the bowler. |
| 18.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, Overpitched and on off, Alick Athanaze drives it firmly wide fo short covers, Mitchell Marsh dives to his left and gets a hand to it to parry it towards mid off. A dot! |
| 18.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, EDGED AND FOUR! |
| 18.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, Another very full delivery, outside off, Alick Athanaze drills it hard but finds point this time. |
| 0.0 : Mitchell Starc (4-2-2-0) comes back into the attack from the other end. |
| 19.1 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, On a length and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul stays on his back foot and blocks it in front of short covers. |
| 19.2 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, OUT! TAKEN AT SLIPS! Mitchell Starc strikes now! Excellent change of bowling from Pat Cummins and the Aussies are on top here. |
| 0.0 : Kavem Hodge walks out at no. 5. |
| 19.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Short of a length and on middle, shaping in, Kavem Hodge hops up and keeps it out o the pitch. |
| 19.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 19.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Same length again, outside off too, Kavem Hodge offers no shot at it. |
| 19.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Overpitched and on middle, shaping in, Kavem Hodge drives it with a straight down the ground as the mid on and mid off chases after and works in tandem to save one. Three runs taken. |
| 20.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Back of a length in middle, Kavem Hodge hops back and blocks it out. |
| 20.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Good length on top of off, Kavem Hodge defends this right underneath his eyeline. |
| 20.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Good length around off, Kavem Hodge blocks it to the off side. |
| 20.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, On a length outside off, Kavem Hodge shoulder arms it. |
| 20.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Short-pitched outside off, Kavem Hodge gives it a good look and leaves it. |
| 20.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, On a length outside off, Kavem Hodge lets it sail to the keeper. |
| 21.1 : Mitchell Starc to Alick Athanaze, On a length around off, Alick Athanaze looks to get some bat behind it but gets beaten. |
| 21.2 : Mitchell Starc to Alick Athanaze, Back of a length, waivered and outside off, angling away from the batter. Alick Athanaze leaves it all alone. |
| 21.3 : Mitchell Starc to Alick Athanaze, Testing the patience of Alick Athanaze here. Back of a length outside off, Alick Athanaze decides not to poke at it. |
| 21.4 : Mitchell Starc to Alick Athanaze, OUT! c Alex Carey b Mitchell Starc. |
| 0.0 : Justin Greaves is the next man in. |
| 21.5 : Mitchell Starc to Justin Greaves, FOUR! THE CARRIBEAN FLAIR! Over-pitched outside off, Justin Greaves has no half-measures and he nails the cover drive to perfection for a boundary to start his innings. |
| 21.6 : Mitchell Starc to Justin Greaves, On a length in middle, Justin Greaves blocks it out. |
| 22.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, On a length outside off, Kavem Hodge lets it sail to the keeper. |
| 22.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Good-length delivery outside off, Kavem Hodge shoulder arms it. |
| 22.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Bumper in middle, Kavem Hodge sits down on this one. |
| 22.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Back of a length on top of off, Kavem Hodge hops on his toes and blocks it out. |
| 22.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, WOAH! Well left by Kavem Hodge. Good-length delivery drifting in towards the batter and angling away after pitching up and over the off-pole. Kavem Hodge convincingly leaves it. This was ever so close to ripping the off-pole. |
| 22.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Good length on off, Kavem Hodge blocks it out. |
| 23.1 : Mitchell Starc to Justin Greaves, On a length in middle, Justin Greaves gets behind the line and blocks it out. |
| 23.2 : Mitchell Starc to Justin Greaves, Much fuller around off, Justin Greaves opens the bat face and slices it through cover for a couple. |
| 23.3 : Mitchell Starc to Justin Greaves, Short-pitched angling across the batter, Justin Greaves sways away from it. This looked threatening but was well evaded in the end. |
| 23.4 : Mitchell Starc to Justin Greaves, Back of a length around leg, Justin Greaves looks to help it to the fence towards fine leg region but fails to tickle it as Alex Carey collects it behind the stumps. |
| 23.5 : Mitchell Starc to Justin Greaves, Back of a length outside off, Justin Greaves solidly punches this to a widish mid off for no run. |
| 23.6 : Mitchell Starc to Justin Greaves, Short-pitched around leg, Justin Greaves gets tangled into an awkward position with a shuffle to his off but lets it sail to the keeper. |
| 24.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Good length outside off, Kavem Hodge decides not to poke at it. |
| Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Good length in middle, Kavem Hodge tucks it to mid-wicket for no run. |
| 24.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Short-pitched down leg, Kavem Hodge ducks down on this one. |
| 24.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, On a length outside off, Kavem Hodge leaves it all alone. |
| 24.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, On a length in the line of stumps this time, Kavem Hodge gets on top of it and blocks it out. |
| 24.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Good leave a tight one. On a length tailing in, nipping away after pitching, Kavem Hodge shoulder arms it with relative ease. He looks assured of his off-stump. |
| 24.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Much fuller outside off, Kavem Hodge neglects the temptation to drive as he leaves it. |
| 25.1 : Mitchell Starc to Justin Greaves, Back of a length around leg, Justin Greaves looks to block it but gets it of the sticker and jams it a bit uppishly but safe to the off side. |
| 0.0 : Is that out? Usman Khawaja is claiming the catch at first slip but the umpires send it upstairs to check if it is clean or not. |
| 25.2 : Mitchell Starc to Justin Greaves, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Mitchell Starc adds another to his tally. On a length just outside off, in that corridor of uncertainty. Justin Greaves plays it away from his body, looking to push this away but gets an outside edge dropping onto Usman Khawaja at second slip. Usman Khawaja leans low and take sa good catch as Justin Greaves has to walk back. The umpires just want to double check the legality of the catch and the TV replay shows it was nice and fa |
| 0.0 : SESSION SUMMARY - 64 runs and 5 wickets in 25.2 overs. A dominating session from the Aussies! The highlight of the session was Mitchell Starc's 350th Test wicket, but the others also contributed well as the Aussies extended their good bowling record with the pink ball. West Indies once again have been disappointed with the bat as they have lost half their side in this first session without much on the board. |
| Pat Cummins is up for a quick chat. He says it is really impressive for Mitchell Starc to get his 350th wicket which is a lot. Adds that he always trains hard is one of the most resilient bowlers and always wants to play, sometimes even when he should not. Tells that everyone in the team is well-prepared and tries to grab their chances. Mentions that they wanted to take advantage of the pink ball early on as it gets softened quickly. |
| The Windies openers took a cautious approach and the run-scoring was difficult for them. The skipper Kraigg Brathwaite struggled throughout his knock and was ultimately put out of his misery by Josh Hazlewood. Kirk Mckenzie and Tagenarine Chanderpaul steadied the ship for a bit but just as when they were looking settled, Kirk Mckenzie chased a wide delivery and threw his wicket to Pat Cummins. Chanderpaul was looking solid, but it was Mitchell Starc who removed him for 21, the same score as |
| ... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ... |
| We are back for the second session! |
| ... DAY 1, Session 2 ... |
| 25.3 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, Nice start! Mitchell Starc starts with a full delivery, on off, Joshua Da Silva drives it nicely through covers for three runs. |
| 25.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Full again and on middle, shaping in, Kavem Hodge drills it down the ground past the bowler for a brace. |
| 25.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Back of a length and outside off, angling away, Kavem Hodge lets it go to the keeper. |
| 25.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Pitched up and around middle, shaping in again, Kavem Hodge blocks it out solidly. |
| 26.1 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, Pat Cummins begins with a good-length delivery, on off, angling in, Joshua Da Silva stays back and keeps it out to the off side. |
| 26.2 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, Length again and around off, shaping away this time, Joshua Da Silva steers it off the outer half of the bat past the diving gully fielder. Three runs taken. |
| 26.3 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Back of a length and outside off, shaping in, Kavem Hodge lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper. |
| 26.4 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 26.5 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Shoterns his length now, outside off, Kavem Hodge offers no shot at it. |
| 26.6 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Touch fuller, on middle, Kavem Hodge stays in his crease and taps it out towards short covers. |
| 27.1 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, On a length and on middle, Joshua Da Silva hops up and tucks it wide of mid on for a single. |
| 27.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, FOUR! Uppish but safe! Mitchell Starc lands this on a hard length, on off, angling away with extra bounce, Kavem Hodge has a poke at it but gets a thick outside edge that flies just wide of Cameron Green's dive at gully and towards the third man fence for a boundary. |
| 27.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Short of a length and outside off, angling away again, Kavem Hodge leaves it alone. |
| 27.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Back of a length again from Starc, on off, Kavem Hodge dabs it down and gets it through backward point for a brace. |
| 27.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, In the air...safe! |
| 27.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, This is on a good length and on off, Kavem Hodge knocks it towards mid off. |
| 28.1 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, Back of a length and around off, Joshua Da Silva stays back and dabs it in front of point. |
| 28.2 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, Goes very full this time, on off, Joshua Da Silva drills it hard but straight back to the bowler. |
| 28.3 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, Short of a length and on middle, anlging in, Joshua Da Silva pats it down towards mid on. |
| 28.4 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, Pat Cummins bangs in a sharp bouncer at 140.5 clicks, on middle, Joshua Da Silva ducks underneath it. |
| 28.5 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, FOUR! Good shot! Pat Cummins bangs this short again and around middle, Joshua Da Silva takes it on and pulls it powerfully wide of Travis Head at square leg for a boundary. |
| 28.6 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, FOUR! Two in two! Pat Cummins follows the short ball with a fuller one, on middle, Joshua Da Silva presents the full face of the bat and drives it sweetly down the ground for a boundary. |
| 29.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Fuller one and on middle, Kavem Hodge knocks it in front of mid on for a quick single. Good positive intent from these two batters. |
| 29.2 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, Goes fuller again but outside off, angling away, Joshua Da Silva makes an easy leave. |
| 29.3 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, Pulls his length back a bit, on le, Joshua Da Silva works it wide of mid on for a run. |
| 29.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, SIX! BANG! Nicely played! |
| 29.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Overpitched and around off, Kavem Hodge strides out and drives it well but straight to extra covers. |
| 29.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Wayward one from Starc! He pitches this one up but way down the leg side, Kavem Hodge leaves it alone. |
| 30.1 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, Fuller delivery and around off, shaping in, Joshua Da Silva lets it go to the keeper. |
| 30.2 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, On a length and on middle, Joshua Da Silva clips it towards square leg for a single, Da Silva calls for the second but he is sent back. |
| 30.3 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, A bouncer now from Cummins, on middle, Kavem Hodge ducks under it. |
| 30.4 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Good leave! Pat Cummins lands this on a good length and around off, jags back in sharply, Kavem Hodge leaves it on length as the ball goes over the stumps. |
| 30.5 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Pat Cummins bowls this one on a hard length and on middle, nips back in again, Kavem Hodge tries to work it away but misses and gets hit on the thigh pads. |
| 30.6 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Pitches this one up outside off, tempting the batter but Kavem Hodge offers not shot at it. |
| 31.1 : Mitchell Marsh to Joshua Da Silva, Mitchell Marsh starts with a full delivery, on middle, shaping in, Joshua Da Silva knocks it towards mid on. |
| 31.2 : Mitchell Marsh to Joshua Da Silva, On a length and on middle, Joshua Da Silva works it through square leg for a single. |
| 31.3 : Mitchell Marsh to Kavem Hodge, Mitchell Marsh goes a bit fuller and outside off now, Kavem Hodge is happy to leave it alone. |
| 31.4 : Mitchell Marsh to Kavem Hodge, Fullish and on middle, shaping in, Kavem Hodge tries to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads as the ball goes nowhere. |
| 31.5 : Mitchell Marsh to Kavem Hodge, Pitched up and around off, Kavem Hodge drives it with not much timing towards short covers. |
| 31.6 : Mitchell Marsh to Kavem Hodge, Marsh continues with his fuller length and on the sixth stump line, Kavem Hodge lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper. |
| 32.1 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, Fuller and on off, angling in, Joshua Da Silva blocks it out on the ground as it bounces and hits the bat again. |
| 32.2 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, Full again and on off, Joshua Da Silva stay back in his crease and knocks it back towards the bowler. |
| 32.3 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, Good take! Pat Cummins bangs in a bouncer, on middle, gets a lot of extra bounce, Joshua Da Silva sways away as this is way over his head, Alex Carey behind the stumps times his jump well and collects it with his outstreched right glove. |
| Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, On a length and on middle, Joshua Da Silva tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 32.4 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Overpitched and around off, Kavem Hodge drills it through cover-point for a couple of runs. |
| 32.5 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Another full delivery, on off, Kavem Hodge is solid in his defence. |
| 32.6 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Pat Cummins lands this on a good length and around off, shaping in sharply, Kavem Hodge offers not shot at it. |
| 33.1 : Mitchell Marsh to Joshua Da Silva, Back of a length and around off, Joshua Da Silva stabs it towards covers. It is called a No Ball for overstepping. |
| Mitchell Marsh to Joshua Da Silva, On a length and on off, nips away, Joshua Da Silva steers it towards point. |
| 33.2 : Mitchell Marsh to Joshua Da Silva, Touch fuller and on middle, Joshua Da Silva tucks it wide of mid on for a single. |
| 33.3 : Mitchell Marsh to Kavem Hodge, Excellent fielding! |
| 33.4 : Mitchell Marsh to Kavem Hodge, On a length and around off, Kavem Hodge keeps it out to the off side. |
| 33.5 : Mitchell Marsh to Kavem Hodge, Short of a length and well outside off, Kavem Hodge leaves it alone again. |
| 33.6 : Mitchell Marsh to Kavem Hodge, Mitchell Marsh lands this on a hard length and around off, shaping in, Kavem Hodge does not disturb it. |
| 34.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, On a good length and straight outside off. Joshua Da Silva shoulders arms and lets it go to the keeper. |
| 34.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, Sticks to the good length keeps this one around off. Joshua Da Silva hangs back and punches it to covers. He refuses a single. |
| 34.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, Spicy! Bangs it short angling over leg. Joshua Da Silva expected it to be much quicker and he takes evasive action but had to duck at the last moment. |
| 34.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, On the good length around off. Joshua Da Silva stays back and blocks it off the back foot. |
| 34.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, Short again over off. Joshua Da Silva pulls it and runs it down towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 34.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, On a tight length around off. The ball seams back in over off. Kavem Hodge shoulders arms and leaves it alone. Just a single of that over. |
| 0.0 : Nathan Lyon comes back into the attack now. |
| 35.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, No run. |
| 35.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, A bit shorter and turning onto leg. Joshua Da Silva hangs back and nudges it away to short leg. |
| 35.3 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Bowled around the middle of the pitch angling in the pads. Joshua Da Silva flicks it off to hit short leg again. |
| 35.4 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Short and over middle. Joshua Da Silva rocks back to punch it through mid-wicket for another single. |
| 35.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Looped full on leg. Kavem Hodge rocks back and blocks it into the pitch on the leg side. |
| 35.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Uppish and on middle. Kavem Hodge covers the line to defend it solidly. |
| 36.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, Appeal for LBW but the umpire isn't interested. On a good length and angling in on the pads. Joshua Da Silva is rapped high on the pads and it brings out an appeal from Josh Hazlewood. The umpire stays unmoved. |
| 36.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, On the good length around off. Joshua Da Silva punches it to the covers region where the fielder collects it. |
| 36.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, Bangs it short again taking some pace off. Joshua Da Silva has to take evasive action and the ball sails past his helmet to the keeper. |
| 36.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, Fuller and aimed at middle. Joshua Da Silva gets an inside edge of the bat to deflect the ball onto his pads. The ball rolls away towards point. |
| 36.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, On a very good length again and on the sticks. Joshua Da Silva covers the line and keeps it out on the off side. |
| 36.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, A maiden over! Wobbled seam and full on middle. Joshua Da Silva waits for it and defends it off the pads towards mid on. Just a single off the last 12 balls. |
| 37.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge,Full and on leg. Kavem Hodge rocks back and pats it down towards leg slip. |
| 37.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Looped full, this time outside off. Kavem Hodge plays it a bit late and punches it towards point. |
| 37.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Tossed full turning towards leg. Kavem Hodge rocks back and knocks it down past leg slip. |
| 37.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 37.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Fullish, around off. Kavem Hodge punches it off his back foot towards deep mid-wicket. The batters run a single. |
| 37.6 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Uppish again around off. Joshua Da Silva flicks it off his front foot towards the mid-wicket region. Ends the over with a single and will retain strike in the next over. |
| 38.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, Full and straight onto off. Joshua Da Silva hangs back and blocks it into the pitch with a light hand. |
| 38.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, Serves it on a length and around off. Joshua Da Silva lets it come towards him and pats it down towards point. Not many runs in the last few overs. Is something about to change? |
| 38.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, On the hard length, over off. Joshua Da Silva gets on top of the bounce and punches it towards mid off. Refuses a single as well. |
| 38.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, Surprised him with the short ball on the helmet. Joshua Da Silva pulls it reluctantly and sends it to mid-wicket. Loses his balance as well in the process. |
| 38.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, Delivers it full and on off. Joshua Da Silva plants the face of his bat downwards and blocks it out. |
| 38.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, Another maiden over for Josh Hazlewood! |
| 0.0 : Drinks! West Indies have been really good from the start of this session as Joshua Da Silva and Kavem Hodge have built up a steady partnership. |
| 39.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Full and on middle. Kavem Hodge puts his foot forward and blocks it back towards the bowler. |
| 39.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Looped up on leg. Kavem Hodge rocks back and nudges it away pas leg slip to run one. |
| 39.3 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Floated full outside off. Joshua Da Silva reaches for it and hacks it to the right of Nathan Lyon. |
| 39.4 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Slower and full turning onto leg. Joshua Da Silva rocks back to pat it down on the on side. |
| 39.5 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Flighted fuller on the toes. Joshua Da Silva flicks it off the front foot towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 39.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Uppish and on middle from 'round the wicket. Kavem Hodge rocks back and defends it towards short leg. |
| 0.0 : Cameron Green has been introduced into the attack now. |
| 40.1 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, No run. |
| 40.2 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, No run. |
| 40.3 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Another short ball, this time angled down the leg side. Joshua Da Silva ducks under it and it is a good effort by the keeper to collect it. |
| 40.4 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, OUCH! Cameron Green bangs it short and over off. Joshua Da Silva pulls it and connects well. The ball hits Travis Head at short leg on the wrists. He looks in pain. |
| 40.5 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, On a very good length outside off. Joshua Da Silva wanted to duck under it but saw that it hadn't bounced that much. He ends up punching it past point to run a couple. |
| 40.6 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Fuller now aimed on off. Joshua Da Silva drives it back to Cameron Green. Good over from Cameron Green. |
| 41.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Fuller and slanting in onto leg. Kavem Hodge flicks it past square leg and takes a quick single. |
| 41.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Uppish and on off. Joshua Da Silva plays it through the line and drives it to mid on. |
| 41.3 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Pitched up on off. Joshua Da Silva drives it to mid off this time. |
| 41.4 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Looped fuller around off. Joshua Da Silva puts his foot ahead and drives it wide of mid on for a single. |
| 41.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, FOUR! Good way to bring up the FIFTY PARTNERSHIP! |
| 41.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Tossed up on off. Kavem Hodge drives it in the gap between mid on and the bowler. The fielder makes a good stop and stops a single. |
| 42.1 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Again a short ball over off. Joshua Da Silva has to take evasive action and lets the keeper collect it. |
| 42.2 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Fiery! Another bouncer from Cameron Green! The ball bounces up and Joshua Da Silva has to duck under it again. |
| 42.3 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, On the hard length around off. Joshua Da Silva gets on top of it and punches it towards covers. The fielder there makes a good stop. |
| 42.4 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Quick and on a good length outside off. Joshua Da Silva shoulders arms and lets the keeper collect it. |
| 42.3 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, No run. |
| 42.4 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, No run. |
| 42.5 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, No run. |
| 42.2 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, No run. |
| 42.6 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, On the hard length around off. Joshua Da Silva flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 43.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 43.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Looped full outside off. Kavem Hodge covers the line and blocks it on the leg side. |
| 43.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, FOUR! Powerful! Nathan Lyon tosses it up, drifitng away outside off. Kavem Hodge frees his arms and muscles it past covers. The ball races away to the fence for four runs. |
| 43.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 43.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, 1 run. |
| 43.6 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Floated full on off. Joshua Da Silva blocks it on the leg side off his front foot. |
| 44.1 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, On the good length seaming in towards off. Kavem Hodge shoulders arms and the ball carries away to the keeper. |
| 44.2 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, Again, on a good length, this time just over off. Kavem Hodge gets on top of it and blocks it close to his body. Refuses a single afterwards as the ball rolls away on the track. |
| 44.3 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, Quicker and fuller on off. Kavem Hodge watches it and blocks it planting the face of his bat downwards. |
| 44.4 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, A bit short around off. Kavem Hodge plays it late and opens up the face of his bat to run it down towards short third. |
| 44.5 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, Bangs it short now and bowls it at almost 140 clicks. Kavem Hodge pulls out of his shot at the last moment and the ball zips over his bat. |
| 44.6 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, Delivers it on the hard length around off. Kavem Hodge gets on top of the ball and punches it towards point. A maiden over by Cameron Green. |
| 45.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Looped full turning in on middle. Joshua Da Silva hangs back and blocks it back towards the bowler. |
| 45.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Floated full around off. Joshua Da Silva stays in his crease and defends it solidly. |
| 45.3 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, A bit short around middle. Joshua Da Silva plays it with the turn and whips it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 45.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Flighted fuller outside off. Kavem Hodge takes a lunge forward and drives it to the fielder at covers. |
| 45.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Again, back of a length and turning on the pads. Kavem Hodge rocks back and punches it to square leg. |
| 45.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Floated full on off. Kavem Hodge waits for it to turn towards leg and then blocks it out safely. Just a single off this over. |
| 0.0 : Mitchell Starc has been reintroduced to the attack. |
| 46.1 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, FOUR! Beautiful shot! Mitchell Starc serves a half-volley around off, Joshua Da Silva strides out a bit, shows the full face of the bat to drive it sweetly past mid off for a boundary. |
| 46.2 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, Buzzers! |
| 46.3 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, No run. |
| 46.4 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, Back of a length and around off, Joshua Da Silva punches it through covers for a single. |
| 46.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Pitched up and on off, Kavem Hodge tries to drive it away but gets a bottom edge as the ball rolls towards mid on. |
| 46.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Kavem Hodge stays on his back foot and keeps it out to the off side. |
| 0.0 : Pace from both ends as the skipper, Pat Cummins takes the ball in his own hands now. |
| 47.1 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, Overpitched delivery around off, Joshua Da Silva drills it towards mid on. |
| 47.2 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, On a length and on off, Joshua Da Silva steps across and pats it down to short covers. |
| 47.3 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, No run. |
| 47.4 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, Ouch! Pat Cummins lands this on a hard length and on off, nips back in, Joshua Da Silva tries to work it away but gets an inside edge onto his stomach. He is down to have a breather. |
| 47.5 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, Short again from Cummins, on middle, Joshua Da Silva rolls his wrists and pulls it along the ground through square leg for a single. |
| 47.6 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Pat Cummins goes full now, on middle, shaping in, Kavem Hodge looks to play at it but gets an inside edge towards deep square leg for a run. |
| 48.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Fuller delivery, way outside off, angling further away, Kavem Hodge makes an easy leave. |
| 48.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Full and wide outside off again, Kavem Hodge this time chases it and drills it towards deep point for a single. |
| 48.3 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, No run. |
| 48.4 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, Starc bangs in a quick and sharp bouncer now, on middle, Joshua Da Silva watches it through and ducks under it. |
| 48.5 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, Short of a length and outside off, angling away, Joshua Da Silva does not get tempted and shoulders arms to it. |
| 48.6 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, Pitches this one up, on middle, shaping in, Joshua Da Silva knocks it down the pitch with a straight bat, Starc fails to stop it but mid off covers well and moves to his left to stop it. |
| 49.1 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Pat Cummins bangs in a good bouncer at 136.7 clicks, on middle, Kavem Hodge gets down and sways away from it. It looks like he is cramping up a bit now. |
| 49.2 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Oh..close! Pat Cummins lands this a bit fuller and on off, shaping in, Kavem Hodge strides out and leaves it alone as the ball goes past very close from the off pole. |
| 49.3 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 49.4 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Goes back to his fuller length, on off, Kavem Hodge blocks it out solidly towards short covers. |
| 49.5 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Short of a length and on middle, angling in, Kavem Hodge ducks under it. |
| 49.6 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Cummins hits the length hard now, on middle, shaping in sharply, Kavem Hodge gets a bit cramped up but manages to clip it away towards square leg for one. |
| 50.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, FOUR! Classy shot! |
| 50.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Good comeback from Starc! He lands this one on a good length and around off, angling away, Kavem Hodge has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 50.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Back of a length and outside off, angling away again, Kavem Hodge this time decides to leave it alone. |
| 50.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Pitched up and around off, Kavem Hodge drives it nicely wide of mid off for a single. |
| 50.5 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, Full again from Starc, on middle, shaping in, Joshua Da Silva gets forward and knocks it back to the bowler. |
| 50.6 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, Sharp! Mitchell Starc bangs in a quick bouncer now, on leg, Joshua Da Silva goes for the hook but gets hurried and misses as the ball just goes past the gloves to the keeper. |
| 51.1 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Fuller one and around off, shaping in, Kavem Hodge taps it towards short covers. |
| 51.2 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Pat Cummins lands this on a good length in that channel outside off, Kavem Hodge lets it go to the keeper. |
| 51.3 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Short of a length and outside off again, Kavem Hodge does not get tempted and leaves it alone. |
| 51.4 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, A bouncer now at 135.5 clicks from Cummins, on middle, Kavem Hodge ducks under it. |
| 51.5 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Another bouncer, on middle, Kavem Hodge sways away from it now. |
| 51.6 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, FOUR! Put away! |
| 0.0 : Marnus Labuschagne is marking his run-up as he has been introduced into the attack now. Will he be able to provide a breakthrough? |
| 52.1 : Marnus Labuschagne to Joshua Da Silva, Marnus Labuschagne starts with a floated delivery, full and on off, Joshua Da Silva drives it straight towards mid off. |
| 52.2 : Marnus Labuschagne to Joshua Da Silva, Goes a bit short, on middle, Joshua Da Silva moves back and clips it through square leg for a single. |
| 52.3 : Marnus Labuschagne to Kavem Hodge, Flatter, shortish and outside off, Kavem Hodge tries to cut it away but chops it down to point. |
| 52.4 : Marnus Labuschagne to Kavem Hodge, Flighted, full and around off, turns away a bit, Kavem Hodge strides out and leaves it alone. |
| 52.5 : Marnus Labuschagne to Kavem Hodge, Gives this one some air again, full and on middle, Kavem Hodge defends it on the front foot. |
| 52.6 : Marnus Labuschagne to Kavem Hodge, Another dot to end the session! |
| 0.0 : A remarkable fight bach in the second session from West Indies! The second session of Day 1 resumed with Kavem Hodge and Joshua Da Silva out in the middle for the Windies. They had a tough hill to climb ahead of them. First, to stabilize the innings and not lose any more wickets. Then, to put some runs on the board and bat as long as possible to tire out the Aussies. They managed to tick both the boxes as these two batted sensibly and with a good temperament. They attacked the poor deliveri |
| Mitchell Marsh is up for a chat. |
| The Aussies were brilliant with their lines and lengths in the first session but then kind of lost their rhythm after Tea. Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh bowled tight short spells individually but they couldnât manage to give any breakthroughs to the team. Nathan Lyon also had nothing to beat the batters as they managed to read the spinner quite well. The batters, Joshua Da Silva and Kavem Hodge batted with patience and didnât play any poor shots. They had answers to everything the bo |
| ... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ... |
| The umpires are on the field and the players head out for the final session of the day. The fielders have taken their positions on the field. Joshua Da Silva and Kavem Hodge walk out to resume the batting innings. Travis Head is back on the field so the arm on which he was hit looks fine. |
| 53.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, Josh Hazlewood comes 'over the wicket and starts with a full delivery, on off, shaping in, Joshua Da Silva drives it firmly down the track where Josh Hazlewood gets low well to stop it. |
| 53.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, On a length now and around off, Joshua Da Silva pats it down towards short covers. |
| 53.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, Goes fuller again, on off, Joshua Da Silva stays back and keeps it out to the off side. |
| 53.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, Pitched up, on middle, shaping in, Joshua Da Silva tries to push it away but gets an inside edge towards short mid-wicket. |
| 53.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, Short of a length and on middle, Joshua Da Silva plays a controlled pull shot towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 53.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Hazlewood ends with another full delivery, on middle, Kavem Hodge stays back and defends it down the pitch. |
| 54.1 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Cameron Green begins with a low full toss, on middle, Joshua Da Silva drills it away towards mid on. |
| 0.0 : Cameron Green to operate from the opposite end. |
| 54.2 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Short of a length and around off, Joshua Da Silva hops up and pats it down well onto the pitch. |
| 54.3 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, FOUR! Great shot! |
| 54.4 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, This is on a hard length and on middle, shaping in, Joshua Da Silva stays back to defend but gets a bottom edge onto his pads. He could have easily dragged it back onto the stumps. |
| 54.5 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Very full this time, on middle, Joshua Da Silva blocks it out solidly down the pitch. |
| 54.6 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Cameron Green ends the over with a bouncer around off, Joshua Da Silva is not interested in playing at that. |
| 55.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Fuller and on middle, shaping in, Kavem Hodge clips it off the inside half of the bat towards short mid-wicket. |
| 55.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Full again, on middle, shaping in again, Kavem Hodge tries to play at it but gets a bit of an inside edge onto his pads. |
| 55.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Back of a length and around off, Kavem Hodge dabs it wide of gully where the fielder moves to his right to stop it well. |
| 55.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, On a length and on middle, Kavem Hodge clips it away through square leg for a single. |
| 55.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, Length again and angling into leg, Joshua Da Silva flicks it through square leg for a run. |
| 55.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Josh Hazlewood bangs in a surprise bouncer, on middle, Kavem Hodge gets a bit hurried but ducks under it well in the end. |
| 56.1 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Fuller delivery, on off, Joshua Da Silva stays back and taps it towards short covers. |
| 56.2 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, BEATEN! Cameron Green lands this on a hard length and around off, takes off a bit, Joshua Da Silva goes pushing at it away from his body and gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 56.3 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Pitches this one up, on middle, Joshua Da Silva knocks it back to the bowler. |
| 56.4 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Full again and angling into leg this time, Joshua Da Silva tries to work it away but gets a leading edge along the ground towards mid on. |
| 56.5 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Joshua Da Silva nudges it towards mid on. |
| 56.6 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Brilliant stop! This is on a good length and on off, Joshua Da Silva steers it wide of gully, Mitchell Marsh dives to his right and stops it with his outstretched right hand. |
| 57.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 57.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, 1 run. |
| 57.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, No run. |
| 57.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, Short of a length and on middle, Joshua Da Silva pulls it towards deep square leg for a run. |
| 57.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, A slower one now, full and around off, Kavem Hodge waits for it, strides out and drives it firmly through covers, the ball holds up in the outfield and the fielder is able to get to it. Three runs taken. |
| 57.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Joshua Da Silva, Short of a length and on off, Joshua Da Silva moves back and defends it back to the bowler. |
| 58.1 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, Fuller one and around off, Kavem Hodge stabs it hard towards short covers. |
| 58.2 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, 1 run. |
| 58.3 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, 1 run. |
| 58.4 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 58.5 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 58.6 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, A bouncer now from Green, outside off, Kavem Hodge sways away from it. |
| 0.0 : Nathan Lyon comes back into the attack hoping to provide a breakthrough. |
| 59.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Flatter, short and on middle, turning into leg, Joshua Da Silva leaves it alone and Alex Carey fails to collect it cleanly. |
| 59.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Tossed up, full and on off, Joshua Da Silva prods forward and blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 59.3 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, FOUR! Nice shot! This is floated, full and around off, Joshua Da Silva takes a big stride forward and effortlessly caresses it through covers for a boundary. He moves to 49 now! |
| 59.4 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, FIFTY FOR DA SILVA! An important knock from him and he has showed good resilience to his Aussie attack. This is short and on middle, Joshua Da Silva stays back and clips it past short leg for a quick single. That also brings up the 100-run partnership between these two batters. |
| 59.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 59.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 0.0 : Bowling Change? |
| 60.1 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Fuller delivery and around off, Joshua Da Silva drives it firmly but finds short covers. |
| 60.2 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, 2 runs. |
| 60.3 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, On a length and around off, Joshua Da Silva pushes it towards short covers. |
| 60.4 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Pitches this one up, on off again, Joshua Da Silva taps it towards short covers again. |
| 60.5 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Back of a length and around leg, Joshua Da Silva swivels and hooks it towards fine leg for a single. |
| 60.6 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, Green tries to tempt the batter here with a short delivery, outside off, Kavem Hodge does not get lured in and leaves it alone. |
| 61.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Flatter, short and on middle, Joshua Da Silva flicks it off the back foot through square leg for a single. |
| 61.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Quicker, short and on off, Kavem Hodge moves back and defends it on the pitch. |
| 61.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 61.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Action replay! Lyon drags his length back again, outside off, turns in a bit, Kavem Hodge moves to back to play at it but once again the ball just goes past the outside edge. |
| 61.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 61.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Looped up, full and on middle, Kavem Hodge tucks it to short leg. |
| Bowling Change? |
| 62.1 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, On a length and around off, Joshua Da Silva pushes it through cover-point for a single. |
| 62.2 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Goes fuller and outside off, Kavem Hodge lets it go to the keeper. |
| 62.3 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Tight leave! This is full again and on off, shaping in nicely, Kavem Hodge lifts his bat to leave it as the ball just goes past the off pole. |
| 62.4 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Good leave again! Pat Cummins lands this on a good length and around off, shaping in again, Kavem Hodge offers no shot at it as the ball this time goes over the stumps. |
| 62.5 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Tries to set up the batter here! Pat Cummins bowls this one back of a length and around off, shaping away, Kavem Hodge with a very clear mind lets it go to the keeper. |
| 62.6 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Touch fuller now, on off, Kavem Hodge blocks it out solidly. |
| 63.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Tossed up, full and on off, Joshua Da Silva strides out and tucks it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 63.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Floated, full and on middle, Joshua Da Silva clips it towards deep mid-wicket but just for a single. |
| 63.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Flighted, full and on middle, Kavem Hodge knocks it down the pitch, Nathan Lyon dives to his right to make a half-stop. |
| 63.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Goes short and on middle, Kavem Hodge moves back and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a run. |
| 63.5 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Flatter, full and on middle, Joshua Da Silva pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 63.6 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Quicker, full and on off, Joshua Da Silva gets forward to flick but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls to the leg side. |
| 64.1 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, EDGED AND FOUR! Kavem Hodge gets lucky here! Pat Cummins serves this full and outside off, Kavem Hodge goes for the big drive but gets an outside edge that flies wide of first slip, Steven Smith dives to his right but fails to reach it as the ball races to the thrid man fence for a boundary. |
| 64.2 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, On a length and on middle, Kavem Hodge stays back and blocks it out. |
| 64.3 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Kavem Hodge ducks under it. |
| 64.4 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, This is on a good length and on off, angling in, Kavem Hodge stabs it down to short covers. |
| 64.5 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 64.6 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Overpitched and on off, Kavem Hodge drills it down to mid off. |
| 65.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Tossed up, full and on off, Joshua Da Silva strides out and blocks it down the pitch. |
| 64.6 : Nathan Lyon will continue from the other end. |
| 65.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Floated, full and on middle, Joshua Da Silva dead-bats it back to the bowler. |
| 65.3 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Fligthed, full and on off, Joshua Da Silva steps across and eases it towards long on or a single. |
| 65.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Flatter, short and on middle, turns in, Kavem Hodge moves back and pats it to short leg. |
| 65.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Slower through the air, full and on off, Kavem Hodge gets forward a bit early, has to reach for it but does well to keep it out to the off side. |
| 65.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Quicker, short and on off, Kavem Hodge dabs it towards point. |
| 66.1 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, Ouch..that must have hurt! |
| 66.2 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, Touch fuller now, on middle, Joshua Da Silva blocks it out solidly. |
| 66.3 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, Full again and around off, Joshua Da Silva drills it hard but towards mid off. |
| 66.4 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, Pulls his length back now, on middle, shaping in, Joshua Da Silva works it off the inside half of the bat towards deep square leg for one. |
| 66.5 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Pitched up again, on middle, Kavem Hodge is solid in his defence. |
| 66.6 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 0.0 : Bowling Change? |
| 67.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Tossed up, full and around off, Joshua Da Silva drives it towards wide mid off. |
| 67.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Flighted, full and on off, turns in a bit, Joshua Da Silva strides out and blocks it down the pitch. |
| 67.3 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Floated, full and on middle, Joshua Da Silva uses his feet and drills it to long on for a single. |
| 67.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 67.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Goes short and on off, Kavem Hodge moves back and punches it back to the bowler. |
| 67.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Short again and around off, Kavem Hodge moves back and stabs it to short covers this time. |
| Bowling Change? |
| 68.1 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, Fuller and on off, shaping in, Joshua Da Silva stays in his crease and blocks it back towards the bowler. |
| 68.2 : Pat Cummins to Joshua Da Silva, On a length and around off, Joshua Da Silva opens the face of his bat and guides it through point for a single. |
| 68.3 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Pat Cummins bangs in a sharp bouncer at 137.2 clicks, on middle, Kavem Hodge gets down and sways away from it. |
| 68.4 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Pitches this one up, on off, Kavem Hodge strides out and defends it to the left of the bowler. |
| 68.5 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Pat Cummins lands this on a good length around off, shaping in, Kavem Hodge lets it go to the keeper. |
| 68.6 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, FOUR! Nicely played! Pat Cummins serves a half-volley around off, Kavem Hodge gets his front foot forward, and drives it beautifully with the full face of the bat past mid off for a boundary. He holds the pose for a few seconds for the cameras. |
| 69.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Floated, short and on middle, Joshua Da Silva stays back and tucks it short leg. |
| 69.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Short again and around off, Joshua Da Silva punches it off the back foot through covers for a single. |
| 69.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Tossed up, full and on off, Kavem Hodge strides out and blocks to the left of Lyon. |
| 69.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Floated, full and around off, Kavem Hodge prods forward and reaches for it, the ball goes off the upper half of the bat along the ground to pont. |
| 69.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 69.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Shorter in length and on middle, Kavem Hodge turns it to the leg side. |
| 0.0 : Mitchell Starc is brought into the attack for the first time this session. |
| 70.1 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, Back of a length and on the hips, Joshua Da Silva nudges it through square leg for a single. |
| 70.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, EDGED BUT SAFE! A brilliant effort through! |
| 70.3 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, No run. |
| 70.4 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, Back of a length and on middle, Joshua Da Silva keeps it out to the leg side. |
| 70.5 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, Fullish and on leg, Joshua Da Silva clips it through square leg for one. |
| 70.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Overpitched and outside off, Kavem Hodge goes for the drive but mistimes it to point. |
| 0.0 : Nathan Lyon is bowling a long spell here as he will continue from the other end. |
| 71.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Short and on middle, Joshua Da Silva moves back and flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 71.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Tossed up, full and on middle, Kavem Hodge pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 71.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Floated, full and around off, Kavem Hodge strides out across and tucks it to short mid-wicket. |
| 71.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Goes short again, on off, Kavem Hodge punches it towards covers for a run. |
| 71.5 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Flatter, full and on middle, Joshua Da Silva knocks it to the right of the bowler. |
| 71.6 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Looped up, full and on middle, Joshua Da Silva drills it towards wide mid on. |
| 0.0 : Drinks Break! The grit of Joshua Da Silva and Kavem Hodge is remarkable. They have managed to frustrate the Aussies with their patient batting. Hodge has the exact idea of where his stumps are and has flirted with those deliveries that seam in towards off by leaving them. Pat Cummins has used all his strike bowlers in the arsenal, but the batters have answers to every ball delivered by the Aussies. They have maintained the same mentality and now, with the ball getting softer, the runs are ea |
| 72.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Nearly chopped on! |
| 72.2 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, Again, on the good length around off. Joshua Da Silva gets on top of it and punches it through point for a single. |
| 72.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Fuller one and outside off, Kavem Hodge offers no shot at it. |
| 72.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Good bounce! On a very good length angling away outside off. Kavem Hodge shoulders arms as the ball carries well to the keeper. |
| 72.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Fuller and straighter on the pads. Kavem Hodge pats it lightly on the on side and sneaks in a quick single. Good running between the wickets by these two. |
| 72.6 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, No run. |
| 0.0 : Nathan Lyon is back on the field and will continue his spell. |
| 73.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, FOUR! Nathan Lyon is greeted with a boundary! A short delivery around middle. Kavem Hodge gets tempted and pulls it, timing it well through square leg. The ball races away to the fence for four runs. |
| 73.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Slower and fuller. Kavem Hodge is taken aback by the sharp turn inside but manages to block it out. |
| 73.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Tossed up around off. Kavem Hodge lunges forward and drives it wide of mid on. They run a single. |
| 73.4 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Flighted full angling away from off. Joshua Da Silva rocks back and punches it back to the bowler. |
| 73.5 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Slower and full again on leg. Joshua Da Silva waits for it and drives it past mid on for another single. |
| 73.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Floated up angling onto leg. Kavem Hodge rocks back and nudges it away to short fine leg. A dot to end the over. |
| 74.1 : Travis Head to Joshua Da Silva, Looped up outside off. Joshua Da Silva reaches for it and drives it to extra covers region for a couple. 200 comes up on the board for West Indies. |
| 0.0 : We will see some offies from Travis Head now. |
| 74.2 : Travis Head to Joshua Da Silva, Flighted full angling onto middle. Joshua Da Silva defends it solidly. |
| 74.3 : Travis Head to Joshua Da Silva, FOUR! NICELY TIMED! Travis Head tosses it up around off. Joshua Da Silva drives it down the ground and Nathan Lyon at mid off fails to stop it. The ball races away to the fence for four runs. |
| 74.4 : Travis Head to Joshua Da Silva, Fullish and on off. Joshua Da Silva drives it to mid off where the fielder collects it. |
| 74.5 : Travis Head to Joshua Da Silva, No run. |
| 74.6 : Travis Head to Joshua Da Silva, FOUR! A good end to the over! Uppish and around off. Joshua Da Silva lunges forward and drives it through covers. The ball is hit well and it races away to the fence for four runs. |
| 75.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Floated full outside off. Kavem Hodge rocks back and blocks it off on the off side. |
| 75.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Flighted up around off. Kavem Hodge gets on the front foot now and blocks it out solidly. |
| 75.3 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Fullish and drifting away outside leg. Joshua Da Silva nudges it past short leg. |
| 75.4 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, Pitched up around leg. Joshua Da Silva punches it to the mid-wicket region. |
| 75.5 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, 1 run. |
| 75.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Looped up outside off. Kavem Hodge covers the line and drives it towards mid on. |
| 76.1 : Travis Head to Joshua Da Silva, 1 run. |
| 76.2 : Travis Head to Kavem Hodge, Tossed up around off. Kavem Hodge flicks it to mid-wicket for one more run. |
| 76.3 : Travis Head to Joshua Da Silva, Uppish and around off. Joshua Da Silva rocks ahead and drives it to long on to cross. |
| 76.4 : Travis Head to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 76.5 : Travis Head to Kavem Hodge, Short again angling down the leg side. Kavem Hodge is beaten as he tries to sweep it. |
| 76.6 : Travis Head to Kavem Hodge, Pitched back outside off. Kavem Hodge pats it down towards the point region. |
| 77.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joshua Da Silva, OUT! GIVEN but Joshua Da Silva wants to have a look upstairs. Looks pretty straightforward. Nathan Lyon serves it full and straight on middle. Joshua Da Silva gets on the back foot to nudge it away. He is rapped on the pads and the ball hasn't made any contact with the bat. Ball Tracking confirms that the everything is in red and Joshua Da Silva will have to depart after a gritty knock. |
| 0.0 : Kevin Sinclair walks out to bat on debut. |
| 77.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, Tossed up on off. Kevin Sinclair blocks it out on the off side. A good first ball for the young man. |
| 77.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, Flatter and full on off. Kevin Sinclair defends this one solidly off his front foot. |
| 77.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, No run. |
| 77.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, First runs in Test cricket for Kevin Sinclair as he pushes a fuller length delivery by Nathan Lyon towards point and takes a quick single. |
| 77.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Short again around off. Kavem Hodge rocks back and nudges it to short leg. A fantastic over for Australia. |
| 78.1 : Travis Head to Kevin Sinclair, Short over off. Kevin Sinclair rocks back and pulls it to mid on. |
| 78.2 : Travis Head to Kevin Sinclair, Uppish and on off. Kevin Sinclair rocks forward and drives it to mid off. |
| 78.3 : Travis Head to Kevin Sinclair, No run. |
| 78.4 : Travis Head to Kevin Sinclair, No run. |
| 78.5 : Travis Head to Kevin Sinclair, Tossed up around off. Kevin Sinclair rocks back and punches it to covers where the fielder collects it. |
| 78.6 : Travis Head to Kevin Sinclair, Pitched up around off. Kevin Sinclair punches it wide of point and takes a single. |
| 79.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, 3 runs. |
| 79.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Fuller, and on off. Kavem Hodge blocks it on the on side safely. |
| 79.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Tossed up around off. Kavem Hodge waits for the ball to turn in and then pats it down on the track. |
| 79.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 79.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, A bit shot now slanting towards leg. Kavem Hodge rocks back and glances it to short fine leg. |
| 79.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 0.0 : The second new ball is available now. |
| 80.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Short and going down the leg side. Kevin Sinclair leaves it alone. Alex Carey does well to dive to his left to stop it. |
| 80.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Woah! A swinging yorker, swinging into the pads. Kevin Sinclair is surprised and is hit on the pads. However, the ball is angling down the leg side so the umpire stays unmoved by the appeal. |
| 80.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Drops it short now over leg. Kevin Sinclair hangs back and blocs it right in front of his chest. The ball rolls away to the short leg region and the batters run one. |
| 80.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, That slipped out of his hand! Mitchell Starc delivers an unusual full toss wide outside off. Kavem Hodge leaves it alone for the keeper to collect. |
| 80.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, A wide yorker, swinging in towards off. Kavem Hodge watches it carry away to the keeper. |
| 80.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 0.0 : Josh Hazlewood to operate again from the other end with the second new ball. |
| 81.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, FOUR! Welcome boundary for Josh Hazlewood! On a good length and slower around off. Kevin Sinclair plays it late. The ball gets off the outer edge and rolls away past gully towards the third man fence for four runs. |
| 81.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, No run. |
| 81.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, Fuller and outside off. Kevin Sinclair pats it toward point and sneaks in a quick single to get to the other end. |
| 81.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, On a good length straightening onto the pads. Kavem Hodge covers the line and knocks it back towards the bowler. |
| 81.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Fuller and shaping outwards. Kavem Hodge reaches for it and drives it towards the fielder at point. |
| 81.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, A good comeback by Josh Hazlewood as he delivers it straight on on a length. Kavem Hodge covers the line and blocks it with a straight bat. |
| Just In. |
| 82.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Good stop! Short and outside off. Kevin Sinclair cuts it towards gully. Cameron Green reaches out with en extended hand and stops the ball from going through. |
| 82.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Another inswinging yorker around leg. Kevin Sinclair is again hit on the pads trying to dig it out. A loud appeal but the umpire feels it is angling down the leg stump. |
| 82.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Fuller and outside off. Kevin Sinclair watches the ball carry away to the keeper. |
| 82.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, No run. |
| 82.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Beaten! Quicker and fuller angling outside off. Kevin Sinclair has a swipe with his blade but is beaten for pace. |
| 82.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, A maiden over! Serves it on a good length around leg. Kevin Sinclair pats it down on the leg side but is sent back by his partner. |
| 83.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, On a length outside off. Kavem Hodge shoulders arms and lets the keeper collect it. |
| 83.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, On a good length swinging back into the pads. Kavem Hodge nudges it away to square leg and runs one. |
| 83.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, Full and straight around off. Kevin Sinclair blocks it out with a straight bat. The ball rolls away to mid on. |
| 83.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, On a good length and swinging down the leg side. Kevin Sinclair tries to flick it away but is beaten by the swing. |
| 83.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, On a good length outside off. Kevin Sinclair watches the ball and leaves it alone for the keeper to collect. |
| 83.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, Again, on a length swinging in towards off. Kevin Sinclair tries to block it but the ball catches the outer edge and rolls away towards gully. Cameron Green makes a good diving stop. Just a single off the last 2 overs. |
| 84.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, Fuller and swinging in sharply on off. Kavem Hodge plays it late and manages to jam it out towards gully. |
| 84.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kavem Hodge, OUT! c Steven Smith b Mitchell Starc. |
| 84.3 : Mitchell Starc to Alzarri Joseph, On a good length around off. Alzarri Joseph covers the off stump line but the ball zips past the outer edge and carries away to the keeper. That one got the crowd woken up. |
| 0.0 : Alzarri Joseph comes out to the middle now. |
| 84.4 : Mitchell Starc to Alzarri Joseph, Again, on the hard length and sizzles back in over off. Alzarri Joseph shoulders arms and lets it go. A calculated leave. |
| 84.5 : Mitchell Starc to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR! Off the mark in style! Mitchell Starc delivers it full and swings into the pads. Alzarri Joseph flicks it off perfectly through mid-wicket. The ball rockets away to the fence for four runs. |
| 84.6 : Mitchell Starc to Alzarri Joseph, A bit fuller and again, swinging in towards off. Alzarri Joseph shoulders arms and opts out of playing that one. |
| 85.1 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Full and outside off. Kevin Sinclair drives it towards the fielder at point. |
| 85.2 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Fuller and again an inswinger on the pads. Kevin Sinclair manages to flick it away past square leg to run one. The batters are really being tested against this attack. |
| 85.3 : Pat Cummins to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR! Alzarri Joseph is dealing in boundaries! |
| 85.4 : Pat Cummins to Alzarri Joseph, On a very good length around off. Alzarri Joseph tries to block it but the ball swings away and misses the outer half of the bat. |
| 85.5 : Pat Cummins to Alzarri Joseph, 4 BYES! No one read the inswinger. Fuller and swinging in towards leg. Alzarri Joseph misses the flick as the ball swings further in. Even the keeper misses it and the ball runs off to the fine leg fence for four extra runs. |
| 85.6 : Pat Cummins to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR! BRAVE SHOT! Fuller and around off. Alzarri Joseph leans forward and lofts it over mid off with enough timing to clear the fielder. The ball races away to the long off fence for four runs more off his bat. |
| 86.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, On a good length swinging back in toward off. Kevin Sinclair shoulders arms and leaves it alone for the keeper. |
| 86.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Another swinging yorker on the pads. Kevin Sinclair flicks it off to the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 86.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Bangs it short but wide outside off. Kevin Sinclair leaves it alone and Alex Carey has to run a lot to his right to stop it. |
| 86.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, FOUR! Nicely timed! Fuller and on off from Mitchell Starc. Kevin Sinclair plays a solid straight drive and gets the timing to perfection. The ball runs off to the long off fence for four runs and he holds the pose for a few pictures as well. |
| 86.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Shorter now outside off. Kevin Sinclair shoulders arms and lets it carry to the keeper. |
| 86.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, A full delivery swinging into the pads. Kevin Sinclair brings down his bat and defends solidly. A good end to the over. |
| 87.1 : Pat Cummins to Alzarri Joseph, On the hard length outside off. Alzarri Joseph was almost tempted to reach for it but backs out of it at the last moment. The ball bounces over his blade. |
| 87.2 : Pat Cummins to Alzarri Joseph, A loud appeal! On a good length swinging back in. Alzarri Joseph is rapped high on the pads. There is a loud appeal but the umpire feels it is too high for the wickets to be hitting. |
| 87.3 : Pat Cummins to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR! LUCKY EDGE! |
| 87.4 : Pat Cummins to Alzarri Joseph, A bouncer over middle. Alzarri Joseph ducks under it and lets it fly away to the keeper. |
| 87.5 : Pat Cummins to Alzarri Joseph, Good shot! Fuller again swinging in towards middle. Alzarri Joseph drives it straight past the bowler bu gets his timing wrong. The ball stops short of the fence but the batters runs three runs. |
| 87.6 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, On a good length swinging down the leg side. Kevin Sinclair leaves it alone and Alex Carey has to dive to his left to stop that one. |
| 88.1 : Mitchell Starc to Alzarri Joseph, Short and outside off. Alzarri Joseph tries to cut it over point but is beaten for pace and the bounce. |
| 88.2 : Mitchell Starc to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR! WOW! SUPERB HITTING! Mitchell Starc delivers it fuller and around off. Alzarri Joseph finds it in his slot and lofts it over covers. The ball rockets away to the fence for four runs more. |
| 88.3 : Mitchell Starc to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR AGAIN! Alzarri Joseph is on a roll here, this time it was fortunate. Starc delivers it quicker and outside off. Alzarri Joseph swings his blade hard and the ball deflects off the other half and flies over the slip fielders. The ball meets the third man fence for consecutive boundaries. |
| 88.4 : Mitchell Starc to Alzarri Joseph, Beaten! Fuller and outside off. Alzarri Joseph tries to drive it but gets beaten by the bounce. A couple of aggressive glances from Mitchell Starc. |
| 88.5 : Mitchell Starc to Alzarri Joseph, 1 run. |
| 88.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, On a length swinging in towards off. Kevin Sinclair shoulders arms and lets this one through. A good spell by Mitchell Starc for today. |
| 89.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR! LOFTED AWAY DOWN THE GROUND! On a good length around off. Alzarri Joseph stands back and just muscles it down the ground. The ball clears the infield and bounces away to the long off fence for four runs. |
| 89.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Alzarri Joseph, A spicy bouncer over off. Alzarri Joseph ducks under it to take evasive action. |
| 89.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Alzarri Joseph, On the hard length and on the pads. Alzarri Joseph nudges it away towards the short leg region and is sent back by Kevin Sinclair. |
| 89.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Alzarri Joseph, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Josh Hazlewood is all riled up as he bowls it on a good length just shaping away outside off. Alzarri Joseph tries to punch it on the off side but the ball nicks the outer edge and flies away to Steven Smith at second slip who has been on the money all day. He takes a simple catch. That will be the end of play for Day 1 and it has been a good day for West Indies with the bat. |
| 0.0 : A riveting Day 1 comes to an end! Session Summary - 121 runs and 3 wickets in 36.4 overs. It all started with Australia's dominance with the ball led by Mitchell Starc. Then we saw West Indies come back in this game with an exceptional partnership between Kavem Hodge and Joshua Da Silva while in the third session, both teams went hard at each other with the hosts just edging it in the end. All of this action unfolded in front of a record crowd at Gabba for a Test against the Windies. |
| Australia after being asked to bowl first, started off brilliantly in the first session. Their opening pace duo of Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc piled up the pressure on the batters before the former finally drew first blood. They then let the batters settle in for a bit, and Pat Cummins broke that stand with a nice set up. However, then it was all about Mitchell Starc who picked up his 350th Test wicket and ended the session with two more to send half the Windies team back in the hut b |
| The second session was all about the terrific fightback from West Indies. Joshua Da Silva and Kavem Hodge took responsibility and were rock solid with the bat throughout that session. They judged the deliveries well and did not get tempted to throw their bats at anything. While being sensible, they did not go into their shell; they rotated the strike well and put away the loose balls to release the pressure on them. Together, they added 81 runs and saw the entire session out without losing any |
| Joshua Da Silva and Kavem Hodge came out to bat after the Dinner break and continued from where they left off in the previous session. They increased the scoring rate and both of them brought up their respective fifties with Hodge registering his first in Test cricket. They saw out till the end of the session solidly and extended the partnership. Pat Cummins stuck with Nathan Lyon and got his reward when he trapped Joshua Da Silva in front of the stumps to break the fantastic 149-run partn |
| Usman Khawaja, the newly named 2023 ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year is up for a chat. He says that he has known about the award for a week. Adds that it was an interesting year for him and the team. Talks about how the Ashes was special for him. Mentions that he has worked hard to play against spin and mentions that the innings he played in Dubai a few years ago was a big confidence booster for him. |
| Right then, that is it from a very entertaining Day 1 of this Day/Night Test. On Day 2, West Indies will look to add as many runs as possible, while the Aussie will want to bowl them out quickly. The action will start on 26th January, Friday at 9.30 am IST (4 am GMT), but you can join us early for all the build-up. Cheers! |
| ... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ... |
| Hello and a very warm welcome folks! It is Day 2 of the second test between Australia and West Indies. The venue for this match is the historic Gabba Stadium in Brisbane also known as the fortress of the Aussies. It was an entertaining Day 1 and this game is nicely poised at the moment. |
| The hosts had a tiresome first day on the ground. After a very strong first session, they were frustrated by Kavem Hodge and Joshua Da Silva in the second session. With the new ball available halfway after the third session, the Aussies struck a couple of times and bounced back in the game. Mitchell Starc was the standout performer with four wickets which included his 350th Test scalp as well, and he will be eying for a fifer here. Now, they will hope that they bowl out the visitors and come |
| West Indies had a lot to take from the First Day. The openers laid a strong foundation but couldn't take the innings deep. Kavem Hodge and Joshua Da Silva took things in their own hands and tired out everyone from the Aussie side in the second session. They put up a strong stand and put up a good score on the board, reaching their half centuries along the way. In the third session, they lost a couple of wickets but Alzarri Joseph took the aggressive route and took the bowlers to the cleaners |
| We are all set to start Day 2! There was a bit of drizzle around earlier but that has stopped and we are beginning on time. The players are already out in the middle now. |
| 89.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kemar Roach, Starts the day with a length delivery, nipping back in towards off. Kemar Roach, the new batter in shoulder arms. |
| 89.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kemar Roach, On the hard length again, this one straighter outside off. Kemar Roach shoulders arms. |
| 0.0 : Mitchell Starc to share the attack. |
| 90.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Short and straight over leg. Kevin Sinclair hangs back and blocks it close to his chest. |
| 90.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Beaten! |
| 90.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, On a length going outside off. Kevin Sinclair shoulders arms. |
| 90.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Slightly fuller and around off. Kevin Sinclair shoulders arms this one as well and it carries away to the keeper. |
| 90.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Fuller again swinging outside off. Kevin Sinclair isn't interested in reaching for it and leaves it alone. |
| 90.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, A run to end the over. Mitchell Starc serves it on a length around off. Kevin Sinclair hangs back and punches it through point to take the first run of the day. |
| 91.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, Fuller and angling towards off. Kevin Sinclair judges it well and shoulders arms. |
| 91.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, Sticks to the good length around off. Kevin Sinclair waits for it and punches it through covers for one run. |
| 91.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Kemar Roach, On a length nipping back in around off. Kemar Roach shoulders arms and leaves it alone for the keeper. |
| 91.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kemar Roach, FOUR! Flicked Away! |
| 91.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kemar Roach, Fuller and straighter now on off. Kemar Roach puts his foot forward and blocks it with a solid hand. |
| 91.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kemar Roach, Josh Hazlewood bangs it short and bowls a bouncer to end the over. Kemar Roach ducks under it safely and lets it go to the keeper. |
| 92.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Full and swinging away outside off. Kevin Sinclair drives it past covers for a single to begin the over. |
| 92.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kemar Roach, Lovely delivery! Serves it full and swinging away outside off. Kemar Roach tries to punch it but the ball nibbles away past the outer edge. |
| 92.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kemar Roach, Again, on a good length outside off. Kemar Roach tries to cut it but te ball gets the bottom half of the bat and rolls away on the pitch. |
| 92.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kemar Roach, Sticks to the good length and keeps it outside off. Kemar Roach shoulders arms and leaves it alone. |
| 92.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kemar Roach, A bit quicker and on a length around the pads. Kemar Roach tries to nudge it away bit is hit on the side of his thigh. |
| 92.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kemar Roach, On the hard length swinging away outside off. Kemar Roach leaves it without any hesitation. A tight over from Mitchell Starc. |
| 93.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, Fiery! A bouncer to start the over. Kevin Sinclair has to duck under it to evade it. |
| 93.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, On a length nibbling away outside off. Kevin Sinclair watches it closely and leaves it alone for the keeper. |
| 93.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, A bit fuller and straighter outside off. Kevin Sinclair tries to slice it away but is beaten for pace. |
| 93.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, Again drops it short over off. Kevin Sinclair has to take evasive action and ducks under it. |
| 93.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, Fuller and around off. Kevin Sinclair punches it through point and gets to the other end with a single. |
| 93.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kemar Roach, Lovely delivery! Fuller and just swinging away outside off. Kemar Roach tries to play it down the ground but the ball swings past his blade missing the outer edge by a whisker. |
| 94.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Very full around off. Kevin Sinclair plays it late and digs it out towards covers. |
| 94.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, On a length, this time around leg. Kevin Sinclair is taken aback by the bounce and is hit on the body as he tries to block it. |
| 94.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Short and going down leg. Kevin Sinclair squats under it and leaves it alone for the keeper. |
| 94.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Full and straight on middle. Kevin Sinclair knocks it down towards covers and crosses for an easy single. West Indies are playing it very safe out here. |
| 94.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kemar Roach, A bit shorter and angling away just outside off. Kemar Roach tries to block it but the ball zips past the outer edge and that brings out a couple of gasps from the crowd. |
| 94.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kemar Roach, Fuller, again swinging away outside off. Kemar Roach has to fetch it from outside off and slices it to deep point to end the over with single. |
| 95.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Kemar Roach, On the hard length around off. Kemar Roach gets on the back foot and blocks it out into the ground safely. |
| 95.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Kemar Roach, Fuller now, swinging out towards off. Kemar Roach covers the line and defends it with a light hand. Sensible batting from these two. |
| 95.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Kemar Roach, On a length and keeps it outside off this time. Kemar Roach watches it carry to the keeper and doesn't offer a shot. |
| 95.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kemar Roach, Slightly fuller and around off. Kemar Roach brings his bat forward and blocks it with a straight blade. |
| 95.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kemar Roach, Josh Hazlewood bangs it short and surprises the batter. Kemar Roach has to take evasive action at the last moment and ducks under it. |
| 95.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kemar Roach, A maiden over! On a good length, this time shaping inwards on the pads. Kemar Roach rocks back and blocks it away towards the leg side. A very good over from Josh Hazlewood. |
| 96.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Fuller and swinging in from 'round the wicket. Kevin Sinclair slices it wide of deep point and sets off for a quick couple of runs. |
| 96.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, On a length angling towards off. Kevin Sinclair opens up the face of his bat and punches it ahead of point. They cross for a single. |
| 96.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kemar Roach, Fuller outside off. Kemar Roach moves towards it and drives it to deep cover for another single. |
| 96.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Full again this time angling onto off from 'round the wicket. Kevin Sinclair drives it straight and Pat Cummins and mid on does well to stop the ball. |
| 96.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, FOUR! Off the edge! Mitchell Starc sticks to the full length and keeps this one outside off. Kevin Sinclair slashes at it hard but the ball catches the thick outer edge and sails over the fielders at slip, racing away to the fence for a boundary |
| 96.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, A fumble in the field! Bowls it on a length around off. Kevin Sinclair drives it with good timing towards mid off. Marnus Labuschagne has misjudged the ball and he fails to collect it. The batters get a couple of runs in the process. A good over for West Indies but more frustration for the Aussies. |
| Change. |
| 97.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, Fullish and on off. Kemar Roach puts his foot forward and blocks it safely. |
| 97.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, Looped full spinning in towards off. Kemar Roach again defends it with a solid hand. |
| 97.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, No run. |
| 97.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, Floated full again angling on off. Kemar Roach has to defend again. |
| 97.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, Flighted full around off. Kemar Roach again, defends it solidly covering the line. |
| 97.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, A maiden over! He has stuck to the fuller length and around the off stump line. Kemar Roach was defensive and covered the line to block it out. Disciplined cricket by the batter and the bowler. |
| Change. |
| 98.1 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Bangs it short to start off. Kevin Sinclair tries to get on top of it and pull it away but gets hurried and misses the connection. |
| 98.2 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, On a hard length outside off. Kevin Sinclair shoulders arms and leaves this one alone. |
| 98.3 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, DROPPED! On the good length around off. Kevin Sinclair tries to reach for it without ay foot movement. |
| 98.4 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Sticks to the good length outside off. Kevin Sinclair shoulders arms and lets this one fly away to the keeper. |
| 98.5 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Hanging on to the hard length, Pat Cummins bowls this one around off. Kevin Sinclair blocks it out into the pitch with a solid hand. |
| 98.6 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, The first maiden over for Pat Cummins! On the good length outside off. Kevin Sinclair doesn't want to take any more risks and he shoulders arms. 2 maiden overs in a row, is there a wicket to follow? |
| 99.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, 1 run. |
| 99.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, Fuller and around off again. Kevin Sinclair lunges forward and keeps it out towards point. |
| 99.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, Floated up again around off. Kevin Sinclair doesn't let it turn and knocks it down towards covers. |
| 99.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, No run. |
| 99.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, Uppish, again on off. Kevin Sinclair drives it past the non-striker towards long off. They cross for a single. |
| 99.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, Edged but lands short! Tossed up and just drifting onto off. Kemar Roach gets the outer edge but the ball doesn't carry to the fielder at first slip. |
| 100.1 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, On the hard length over off. Kevin Sinclair plays it close to his body and punches it towards covers. |
| 100.2 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, On a good length and quicker outside off. Kevin Sinclair tries to play it across the line but gets beaten for pace. |
| 100.3 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, On the good length and around off. Kevin Sinclair waits for it and punches it towards point. |
| 100.4 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Banged short now over middle. Kevin Sinclair ducks under the ball and lets it fly away to the keeper. |
| 100.5 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Slightly fuller and nibbling in towards off. Kevin Sinclair judges it well and shoulders arms this one. |
| 100.6 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Dropped short now over off. Kevin Sinclair gets on top of it and punches it to deep point for a single to end the over. Does Australia and Pat Cummins need to change things up a bit to get wickets? |
| 101.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, No run. |
| 101.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, Uppish and on middle again. Kevin Sinclair knocks it down to the right of the bowler. |
| 101.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, 2 runs. |
| 101.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, Looped up on off. Kevin Sinclair puts his bat down to cover the line of the ball, blocking it with a light hand. |
| 101.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, Flatter and fuller on off. Kevin Sinclair is playing him well and again, blocks it out. |
| 101.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, FOUR! SWEPT AWAY! Nathan Lyon serves this fuller but his one is on the leg stump. Kevin Sinclair sweeps it well and places it right in the gap. The ball races away to the fence for four runs and West Indies are just 5 runs short of putting up 300 on the board. |
| 102.1 : Pat Cummins to Kemar Roach, On the hard length around off. Kemar Roach rocks forward and knocks it back towards the bowler. |
| 102.2 : Pat Cummins to Kemar Roach, On a length over off. Kemar Roach watches it and punches it towards covers to hurry away for a single. |
| 102.3 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Beaten! |
| 102.4 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Sticks to the good length and keeps it outside off. Kevin Sinclair shoulders arms and leaves this one alone for the keeper to collect. |
| 102.5 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Fuller and swinging in towards middle. Kevin Sinclair plays it with a straight bat and knocks it to the left of the bowler. |
| 102.6 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Well left! On a good length and Pat Cummins delivers it outside off. Kevin Sinclair shoulders arms this one as well. |
| 103.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, Fullish and on middle. Kemar Roach covers the line and blocks it out on the leg side. |
| 103.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, No run. |
| 103.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, Tossed full on off. Kemar Roach blocks it out on the off side with a solid hand. |
| 103.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, Uppish and on middle. Kemar Roach covers the line and plants it down into the track. |
| 103.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, Uppish and on middle from 'round the wicket. Kemar Roach plays it close to his body and yet again, blocks it. |
| 103.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, Tossed up on leg. Kemar Roach plays it across the line and pats it down towards short leg. Good batting by West Indies in the first hour of play. |
| 104.1 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, No run. |
| 0.0 : Drinks! A very frustrating hour for the Aussies as they failed to pick up any wickets and Cameron Green also dropped a sitter. However, they have started to ask some questions in the last few overs and a breakthrough does not look that far away and maybe they needed this break to regroup. West Indies are going nicely with the debutant Kevin Sinclair looking solid and they will want to add as many as possible and tire the hosts even more. Mitchell Starc is up for a chat he says that the ball |
| 104.2 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Back of a length and around off, Kevin Sinclair punches it through point for a single. |
| 104.3 : Pat Cummins to Kemar Roach, Pat Cummins lands this on a hard length and on off, nips away a bit, Kemar Roach steps across and keeps it out to the off side. |
| 104.4 : Pat Cummins to Kemar Roach, Another bouncer at 137.9 clicks now, on middle and leg again, Kemar Roach ducks underneath it. |
| 104.5 : Pat Cummins to Kemar Roach, OUT! run out (Marnus Labuschagne / Travis Head). |
| 0.0 : Shamar Joseph walks out to bat next. |
| 104.6 : Pat Cummins to Shamar Joseph, 1 run. |
| 105.1 : Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph, No run. |
| 105.2 : Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph, Floated, full and on middle, Shamar Joseph strides out and blocks it out. |
| 105.3 : Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph, No run. |
| 105.4 : Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph, No run. |
| 105.5 : Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph, Quicker, short and on off again, Shamar Joseph stays back to defend it this time. |
| 105.6 : Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph, Looped up, full and on middle, Shamar Joseph is solid in his defence again. |
| 106.1 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, A bouncer but down the leg side, Kevin Sinclair easily ducks under it. |
| 106.2 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Touch fuller and around off, Kevin Sinclair blocks it out towards the vacant cover-point region but does not take the single. |
| 106.3 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Back of a length and into the body of the batter, Kevin Sinclair hops up and pats it down towards the bowler. |
| 106.4 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, On a length and on off, Kevin Sinclair stab it towards covers for a single. |
| 106.5 : Pat Cummins to Shamar Joseph, Lucky! |
| 106.6 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Swing and a miss! Pat Cummins goes short again and around leg, Kevin Sinclair back away and tries to pull it away but fails to connect. |
| 107.1 : Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph, Floated, short and on middle, Shamar Joseph stays back and clips it through square leg for a single. |
| 107.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, Short again and outside off, Kevin Sinclair moves back and cuts it but straight to point. |
| 107.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, Tossed up, full and on off, Kevin Sinclair lunges and knocks to the left of the bowler. |
| 107.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, FOUR! Takes it on! This is flighted, full and around off, Kevin Sinclair extends his arms to reach for it and lofts it over mid off for a boundary. This is now the second-highest score by a visiting team in Day/Night Tests. |
| 107.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, SIX! FIFTY FOR SINCLAIR! |
| 107.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, OUT! STUMPED! Fifty and out for Kevin Sinclair and that is it! |
| 0.0 : The top order of the Windies failed once again and they were reeling at 64/5. While Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Kirk Mckenzie got off to decent starts but couldn't make the most of it. It was then that magnificent 149-run partnership between Kevin Sinclair and Joshua Da Silva that took them out of that miserable situation. In the process, both of them registered their respective half-centuries as well, but both got dismissed in their 70s as well. After that, Alzarri Joseph played a counter-a |
| Australia, on the other hand, were pretty dominant early on and were quick to send half of their opposite back to the hut without much on the board. However, they failed to build on that and the conditions became a bit easy to bat as well. Lyon finally broke that big partnership and then the pacers made good progress with the second new ball to expose the tail. They did concede a few too many runs, but we're able to restrict their opponents. Starc was the pick of the bowlers and also reached th |
| 0.1 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, Steven Smith and Australia gets underway straightaway! |
| 0.2 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, BEATEN! Kemar Roach goes fuller this time and around off, Steven Smith steps across to block but gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 0.3 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 0.4 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, Kemar Roach lands this on a good length and on off, nips back in sharply, Steven Smith moves across to defend but misses and gets hit high on the pads. |
| 0.5 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, FOUR! Oh.. beautiful! Kemar Roach pitches this one up, on middle, Steven Smith stays in his crease and presents the full face of the bat to play a classy straight drive past the bowler for a boundary. |
| 0.0 : Who will walk out now? |
| 0.6 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, OUT! LBW! Kemar Roach draws first blood! What a start for West Indies! |
| 1.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, 1 run. |
| 1.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 1.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Marnus Labuschagne, 3 runs. |
| 1.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, 1 run. |
| 1.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Marnus Labuschagne, OUT! c Kevin Sinclair b Alzarri Joseph. |
| 1.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, 1 run. |
| 0.0 : Cameron Green is the new batter in. He will feel the pressure to build a strong partnership. |
| 2.1 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, No run. |
| 2.2 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, No run. |
| 2.3 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, 1 run. |
| 2.4 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 2.5 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Easy pickings! |
| 2.6 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Pulls his length back a bit and around off, Usman Khawaja offers no shot at it. |
| 3.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Good leave! Alzarri Joseph lands this on a good length and on the sixth stump line, shaping in, Cameron Green watches it through and leaves it on length as the ball goes over and wide of the stumps. |
| 3.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, FOUR! Cameron Green gets his first boundary now! |
| 3.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, No run. |
| 3.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Oh..some bounce! Alzarri Joseph bowls this on a good length and on off, takes off viciously, Cameron Green stays back to defend, but the ball takes the shoulder of the bat before hitting Green's shoulder and landing safely on the off side. |
| 3.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Leg bye. |
| 3.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Alzarri Joseph pulls his length back now, outside off, angling away, Usman Khawaja shoulders arms to it. |
| 4.1 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Kemar Roach lands this on a good length in that channel outside off, Cameron Green lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper. |
| 4.2 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Goes fuller this time, on middle, shaping in, Cameron Green tucks it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 4.3 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Fuller again and around off, Cameron Green leans on and drives it nicely wide of mid off for a couple of runs. |
| 4.4 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Pitched up again from Kemar Roach but well outside off, Cameron Green offers no shot at it. |
| 4.5 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, OUT! c Kraigg Brathwaite b Kemar Roach. |
| 0.0 : Travis Head walks out to bat now with the hopes of laying a strong foundation for the batting innings. |
| 4.6 : Kemar Roach to Travis Head, OUT! c Joshua Da Silva b Kemar Roach. |
| 0.0 : The players head out to the dressing rooms for the tea break. West Indies, before the break had managed to put a strong score on the board. The bowling duo of Alzarri Joseph and Kemar Roach have managed to wreak havoc on the Aussies in the second innings. Kemar Roach gave the first breakthrough after dismissing Steven Smith, trapping the veteran in front of the stumps. The troublesome, Marnus Labuschagne also had to depart off the bowling of Alzarri Joseph and courtesy of a brilliant catch |
| We don't see the mighty Australia in a tough spot in Gabba but today, the Windies have managed to do just that. Steven Smith, the new opening partner for Usman Khawaja couldn't take his innings deep as he was trapped in front of the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne, again unusual for him to play a rash shot and get caught out in the slip region. Cameron Green played a few good-looking shots but the field placement of Kraigg Brathwaite, near the short cover region, led to his dismissal. Travis Head |
| ...DAY 2, SESSION 2... |
| The umpires walk out onto the field for the second session of Day 2. The fielders have taken their respective positions on the ground. Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Marsh walk out to open the batting innings. Alzarri Joseph will have the ball in hand and he will start this session with the ball. |
| 5.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, A beauty to start with! |
| 5.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Fuller one now, on middle, Usman Khawaja closes the face of the bat and clips it to short mid-wicket. |
| 5.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and around the hips, Usman Khawaja nudges it towards fine leg for a single. |
| 5.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, No run. |
| 5.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, No run. |
| 5.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, A good length delivery around middle. Mitchell Marsh covers the line and blocks it with a straight bat. |
| 0.0 : Kemar Roach who is on a hat-trick to operate from the opposite end. |
| 6.1 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Kemar Roach charges in and delivers it fuller and swinging away outside off. Usman Khawaja shoulders arms and leaves it alone. |
| 6.2 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Full now, angling in towards middle. Usman Khawaja drives it with good timing towards mid on. The batters cross for one. |
| 6.3 : Kemar Roach to Mitchell Marsh, Pitched up and around off, Mitchell Marsh drives it on the up with not much timing through covers for a run. |
| 6.4 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Overpitched and on off, Usman Khawaja knocks it towards mid off. |
| 6.5 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Kemar Roach continues with the fuller length, on the sixth stump line now, nips away a bit, Usman Khawaja lets it go to the keeper. |
| 6.6 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Another full delivery well outside off, moves away sharply after hitting the deck, Usman Khawaja offers no shot at it. |
| 7.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, On a length and on off, Mitchell Marsh stays back and blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 7.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, Good bouncer! |
| 7.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, EDGED AND SIX! |
| 7.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, No run. |
| 7.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, No run. |
| 7.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, No run. |
| 8.1 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Fuller one and on middle, angling in, Usman Khawaja knocks it down the pitch. |
| 8.2 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and around off, Usman Khawaja drags his pull shot off the bottom half of the bat towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 8.3 : Kemar Roach to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! Lovely shot! |
| 8.4 : Kemar Roach to Mitchell Marsh, Just short! Kemar Roach lands this on a good length and on off, shaping away, Mitchell Marsh tries to play at it but gets an outside edge that falls just in front of gully. |
| 8.5 : Kemar Roach to Mitchell Marsh, Back of a length and outside off, Mitchell Marsh once again misses out on his cut shot. |
| 8.6 : Kemar Roach to Mitchell Marsh, Fullish delivery, on the pads, Mitchell Marsh clips it towards deep square leg for a run. |
| 9.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, Full and on middle, shaping in, Mitchell Marsh works it off the inner half towards short mid-wicket and sets off for the run, Kemar Roach fails to pick it up on the first attempt or else there could have been a chance of a run-out. |
| 9.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! A streaky one! Alzarri Joseph lands this on a hard length and around off, shaping away, Usman Khawaja tries to block it but gets squared up and gets an outside edge that races past the gully fielder for a boundary. |
| 9.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Alzarri Joseph bangs in a sharp bouncer now, on middle and leg, Usman Khawaja gets a bit hurried but manages to sway away from it. It is called a No Ball for overstepping. |
| Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Fuller one but on the leg stump line, Usman Khawaja misses his glance as the ball goes off his pads behind, Joshua Da Silva dives to his right and makes a half-stop. A leg bye is taken. |
| 9.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! A poor delivery and rightly punished! |
| 9.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, Tight leave! |
| 9.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, No run. |
| Bowling Change? |
| 10.1 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Shamar Joseph starts with a good-length delivery around off, shaping away, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone. |
| 10.2 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 10.3 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 10.4 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Full again but on middle this time, angling in, Usman Khawaja knocks it towards mid on. |
| 10.5 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Pulls his length back now around off, shaping away, Usman Khawaja is happy to let it go to the keeper again. |
| 10.6 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, BEAUTY! Shamar Joseph pitches this one up, on off, angles in and then shapes away, Usman Khawaja prods forward to block but gets beaten on the outside edge. A maiden over! |
| 0.0 : Alzarri Joseph to continue from the other end. |
| 11.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! SMASHED! Alzarri Joseph serves this full and around off, Mitchell Marsh leans on a bit and brings out a full-blooded cover drive as the ball zips to the fence for a boundary. |
| 11.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, OUT! c Kemar Roach b Alzarri Joseph. |
| 0.0 : Alex Carey is the new batter in. |
| 11.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Alex Carey, No ball and Leg bye. |
| Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 11.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, 2 runs. |
| 11.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, On a good length slanting away outside off. Usman Khawaja shoulders arms. |
| 11.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and on off, shaping away, Usman Khawaja hops up and keeps it out to the off side. |
| 12.1 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, Fuller but angling into leg, Alex Carey tries to glance it away but misses. |
| 12.2 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, Short of a length and on middle, Alex Carey rolls his wrists and pulls it through square leg for couple of runs to get off the mark. |
| 12.3 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 12.4 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, FOUR BYES! |
| 12.5 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 12.6 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, Short and on middle, Alex Carey pulls it nicely towards deep backward square leg for a run. |
| 13.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Alex Carey, Absolute beauty! |
| 13.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Alex Carey, Fullish and around leg, Alex Carey clips it towards deep square leg for a brace. |
| 13.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Alex Carey, 3 runs. |
| 13.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 13.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, A bouncer now but around leg, Usman Khawaja ducks under it. |
| 13.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on leg again, Usman Khawaja glances it towards fine leg for a single. |
| 14.1 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and angling into leg, Usman Khawaja helps it towards fine legg for a single. |
| 14.2 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, Oh..close! Shamar Joseph hits the stumps, but does not get a wicket here. |
| 14.3 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 14.4 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 14.5 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, Fuller one and on middle, Alex Carey flicks it well but straight to short mid-wicket. |
| 14.6 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, On a length and on leg, Alex Carey tucks it with soft hand through square leg and comes back for the second run. Good running! |
| 15.1 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Fuller one but well outside off, angling further away, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone. |
| 15.2 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Full again and outside off too, Usman Khawaja is not interested in playing at that. |
| 15.3 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 15.4 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Overpitched and on off, Usman Khawaja drills it wide of mid off for a single. |
| 15.5 : Kemar Roach to Alex Carey, Another full delivery, on off, shaping in, Alex Carey tries to drive but gets an inner edge towards mid on. |
| 15.6 : Kemar Roach to Alex Carey, Kemar Roach continues with his fuller length, on middle, Alex Carey drives it well this time but straight back to the bowler. |
| 16.1 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Nicely played! Shamar Joseph pitches this one up, on off, Usman Khawaja strides out a bit and drives it with sweet timing past mid off for a boundary. |
| 16.2 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and on middle, Usman Khawaja pulls it towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 16.3 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, FOUR! Fine shot! Shamar Joseph serves a half-volley now around off, Alex Carey leans on to his drive nicely and creams it through covers for a boundary. |
| 16.4 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, FOUR! Two in two! Shamar Joseph goes very full again, on off, Alex Carey gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it through covers for another boundary. |
| 16.5 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, FOUR! Make it three in a row! A poor effort in the field though. Shamar Joseph comes around the wicket and bowls this full again, on off, angling in, Alex Carey squeezes it nicely through cover-point, Kevin Sinclair gives chase, reaches it but when he tries to flick it back inside he fails to get contact with the ball and it rolls to the fence for four more runs. |
| 16.6 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, Another full delivery but down the leg side now, Alex Carey misses his glance as the ball goes off his pads to the keeper. |
| 17.1 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 17.2 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Kemar Roach lands this on a good length and just around off, shaping in a bit, Usman Khawaja lets it go as the ball just goes past the off pole. |
| 17.3 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller and on off, Usman Khawaja blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 17.4 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, A full toss, on off, Usman Khawaja drills it wide of mid off where the fielder dives to his right to stop it well. |
| 17.5 : Kemar Roach to Alex Carey, Overpitched and around off, Alex Carey drives it firmly wide of short covers, the fielder quickly dives to his left to make an excellent stop. |
| 17.6 : Kemar Roach to Alex Carey, Another full delivery, on middle, Alex Carey tucks to short mid-wicket. |
| 0.0 : Drinks break! A good partnership is building between Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey which is exactly what Australia needed. These two batters should look to play out the remaining session and lay a strong base for the lower order so they can also bat without any pressure. The Windies bowlers have done everything right but now, with the sun shining and the ball getting softer, they need to be careful of the lines and lengths they bowl. Another few wickets and then, they might just come out to ba |
| 18.1 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, On a length slanting outside off. Usman Khawaja decides not to go reaching for it and leaves it alone. |
| 18.2 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, Action replay! |
| 18.3 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and straighter now on middle. Usman Khawaja brings his bat in front and pushes it to mid on. |
| 18.4 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 18.5 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, Pitched up around off. Usman Khawaja knocks it down towards covers and refuses to run a single. |
| 18.6 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, A maiden over! Serves it on a good length outside off. Usman Khawaja watches it and shoulders arms leaving it for the keeper to collect. |
| Change. |
| 19.1 : Kevin Sinclair to Alex Carey, FOUR! A boundary to welcome Kevin Sinclair! Serves it full and angling down leg. Alex Carey paddles it past short fine leg. The ball races away to the fence for a fine boundary to start the over. |
| 19.2 : Kevin Sinclair to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 19.3 : Kevin Sinclair to Alex Carey, FOUR! GLORIOUS! Tossed up outside off. Alex Carey puts his weight ahead and drives it through covers timing the shot to perfection. The ball races away to the fence for four runs. |
| 19.4 : Kevin Sinclair to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 19.5 : Kevin Sinclair to Alex Carey, Again short over off. Alex Carey hangs back and cuts it towards point. |
| 19.6 : Kevin Sinclair to Alex Carey, FOUR! THIRD OFF THE OVER! Kevin Sinclair goes full and around off. Alex Carey reverse sweeps it past the fielder at slip. The ball runs away to the ropes for the third time this over for four more runs. |
| 20.1 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and angling away outside off. Usman Khawaja gets low but decides to leave it alone. |
| 20.2 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, Full again, this time on the pads. Usman Khawaja takes a step ahead and drives it towards mid on. |
| 20.3 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, Right in the blockhole aimed at off. Usman Khawaja manages to dig it out back towards the bowler. |
| 20.4 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, Fuller in length slanting away from off. Usman Khawaja leaves it alone without any doubt. |
| 20.5 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, On a good length around off. Usman Khawaja has judges it well and shoulders arms. |
| 20.6 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, Delivers it full and around off. Usman Khawaja knocks it down the ground towards mid off. |
| 21.1 : Kevin Sinclair to Alex Carey, Floats it up around off. Alex Carey knocks it down to mid off. It is called a No-Ball as Kevin Sinclair has over stepped. |
| Kevin Sinclair to Alex Carey, 2 runs. |
| 21.2 : Kevin Sinclair to Alex Carey, FOUR! Alex Carey has taken a liking to Kevin Sinclair! Kevin Sinclair floats it up and outside off. Alex Carey plays the reverse sweep again, this time in the gap in front of square. The ball races away to the fence for four runs. |
| 21.3 : Kevin Sinclair to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 21.4 : Kevin Sinclair to Alex Carey, Looped full around off. Alex Carey rocks back and cuts it to deep point. It will fetch him a single. |
| 21.5 : Kevin Sinclair to Usman Khawaja, Just short! |
| 21.6 : Kevin Sinclair to Usman Khawaja, Short again around off. Usman Khawaja punches it to deep covers and ends the over with a single. |
| 22.1 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and around off. Usman Khawaja leaves it alone as the ball zips past the off stump. |
| 22.2 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, Full again angling away from off. Usman Khawaja isn't interested in playing that line so he leaves this one alone as well. |
| 22.3 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, On the hard length over leg. Usman Khawaja is rapped on the thigh pads as the ball rolls away towards fine leg. They cross for 2 leg byes. |
| 22.4 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Well timed! Delivers it on the hard length around off. Usman Khawaja hangs back and plays it late cutting it through the gap at point. The ball runs away to the fence for four runs. |
| 22.5 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, Full again around off. Usman Khawaja knocks it down to mid on. |
| 22.6 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, On a good length slanting away from off. Usman Khawaja is very patient and he leaves this one alone for the keeper to collect. |
| 23.1 : Kevin Sinclair to Alex Carey, Fuller and on middle. Alex Carey lunges forward and blocks it out back to the bowler. |
| 23.2 : Kevin Sinclair to Alex Carey, SIX! BANG! Kevin Sinclair tosses it up around leg this time. Alex Carey puts his foot forward and lofts it down the ground. The ball clears the fence easily and it is a maximum of Alex Carey's bat. |
| 23.3 : Kevin Sinclair to Alex Carey, A bit short around off. Alex Carey punches it past point and runs a quick couple of runs. |
| 23.4 : Kevin Sinclair to Alex Carey, A QUICK FIFTY FOR Alex Carey! |
| 23.5 : Kevin Sinclair to Usman Khawaja, A bit short and on leg. Usman Khawaja rocks back and blocks it into the ground. |
| 23.6 : Kevin Sinclair to Usman Khawaja, Short again, angling over leg. Usman Khawaja covers the line and pats it on the on side. |
| 24.1 : Justin Greaves to Alex Carey, On a good length around middle. Alex Carey flicks it away towards deep square leg and hurries away for two runs. |
| 24.2 : Justin Greaves to Alex Carey, FOUR! SWEETLY TIMED! |
| 24.3 : Justin Greaves to Alex Carey, A bit short around off. Alex Carey cuts it towards deep point to run one. |
| 24.4 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, On the hard length outside off. Usman Khawaja shoulders arms and lets it carry away to the keeper. |
| 24.5 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, On a very good length and on the pads. Usman Khawaja nudges it away towards square leg and takes a single. |
| 24.6 : Justin Greaves to Alex Carey, On the hard length around off. Alex Carey gets on top of it and punches it to deep point for a single to end another productive over for his team. Will West Indies bring out the strike bowlers again? |
| 25.1 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, FOUR! CRUNCHED! Another half volley for Alex Carey around off. He leans forward and drives it through the gap at covers. The ball is hit to perfection and it rockets away to the fence for four runs. |
| 25.2 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, A bit short around off. Alex Carey pulls it towards deep mid-wicket and gets off the strike with a single. |
| 25.3 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Quicker and on a length aimed at leg. Usman Khawaja brings his blade forward and the ball rolls away to point after delfecting off the edge. |
| 25.4 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Very full on the off pole. Usman Khawaja drives it on the up towards mid off. |
| 25.5 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! LUCKY EDGE! On the hard length over off. Usman Khawaja opens up the face of his bat and the ball flies off the outer edge between the slip fielders running away to the fence for four runs. |
| 25.6 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Beaten! Delivers it on the hard length outside off. Usman Khawaja is hurried as he tries to cut it away. |
| 26.1 : Justin Greaves to Alex Carey, On the good length around middle. Alex Carey comes forward but has to block it out towards covers. |
| 26.2 : Justin Greaves to Alex Carey, A bit short over off. Alex Carey plays it late and the ball catches the inner half on the bat, rolling away to point. |
| 26.3 : Justin Greaves to Alex Carey, Edged but safe! Quick and on a length outside off. Alex Carey is taken aback by the bounce as he tries to play it down the ground. The ball flies off to third man after deflecting off the edge. They cross for a single. |
| 26.4 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, On the good length around off. Usman Khawaja leaves this one away. |
| 26.5 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and outside off. Usman Khawaja leaves it alone for the keeper to collect. |
| 26.6 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, A wide yorker outside off. Usman Khawaja gets his bat down in time and guides it to point. A good over by Justin Greaves. |
| 27.1 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, 1 run. |
| 27.2 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Fuller now, on the pads. Usman Khawaja flicks it away towards deep square leg and runs one. West Indies need a wicket urgently. |
| 27.3 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, OUT! TAKEN! Shamar Joseph gets the dangerous man walking back to the pavilion! |
| 0.0 : Mitchell Starc walks out to bat now. |
| 27.4 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Starc, Short and quick outside off. Mitchell Starc shoulders arms and leaves it alone. |
| 27.5 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Starc, OUCH! |
| 27.6 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Starc, DROPPED! |
| 28.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 0.0 : Alzarri Joseph is back on. |
| 28.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Fuller again, angling down the off side. Usman Khawaja plays it late and knocks it towards point. |
| 28.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 28.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Fuller now, aimed at off. Usman Khawaja plants the face of his bat downward and blocks it into the ground. |
| 28.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Short and over middle. Usman Khawaja gets on top of it and nudges it away to square leg to scamper away for one. |
| 28.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Starc, OUCH! Mitchell Starc is getting a taste of his own medicine! |
| 0.0 : Halt! Mitchell Starc got hit on the grill of the helmet. The physio is in for the mandatory concussion check. |
| 29.1 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, FOUR LEG BYES! Shamar Joseph serves it on a length skidding towards the pads. Usman Khawaja walks across and the ball deflects off his thigh pads and rushes off to the fine leg fence for four runs. |
| 29.2 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, On a short length around off. Usman Khawaja pulls it through mid-wicket and he gets three runs off it as the ball doesn't have the legs to run away to the fence. |
| 29.3 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Starc, Good Effort in the outfield! Dropped short over leg. Mitchell Starc nudges it away towards the feel fine leg fence. Kevin Sinclair dives and stops it just before the ropes and they run a single. |
| 29.4 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and on middle. Usman Khawaja drives it past the bowler and takes a quick single. |
| 29.5 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Starc, Quick and short over off. Mitchell Starc hangs back, gets on top of it and punches it to the fielder at gully. |
| 29.6 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Starc, Very full and on off. Mitchell Starc drives it to long off to run a single. Usman Khawaja had to refuse as Starc called for two runs. Mitchell Starc will be on strike for the next over. |
| 30.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Starc, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Alzarri Joseph gets his man! Bowls it quickly and on the length just skidding away outside off. Mitchell Starc goes fetching for it but without any footwork. This time, he gets the outer edge and the keeper Joshua Da Silva takes a brilliant catch behind the stumps. Australia have been put in a tough spot as they now trail by 150 runs with only 3 wickets left in their innings. |
| 0.0 : ... DAY 2, SESSION 3 ... |
| SESSION SUMMARY - 137 runs and 3 wickets in 25.1 overs! Once again, we see a wicket fall in the last over before the end of a session. Australia started the session in a difficult position. Mitchell Marsh played a few attacking blows but Alzarri Joseph got the better of him. Just like the Windies, it was the sixth-wicket partnership for the Aussies that steadied things. Usman Khawaja held one end solidly while Alex Carey took on the attack and found the boundaries regularly. He got a reprie |
| We are back for the final session! The players are already out in the middle now. Pat Cummins is the new batter for Australia and joins Usman Khawaja. Alzarri Joseph to finish his incomplete over. Here we go... |
| 30.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, Run out chance...missed! |
| 30.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 30.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, 2 runs. |
| 30.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 0.0 : Who will bowl from the other end? |
| 30.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 31.1 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Shamar Joseph serves this full and on middle, Usman Khawaja drills it towards mid on. |
| 31.2 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and on middle, Usman Khawaja pulls it towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 31.3 : Shamar Joseph to Pat Cummins, This is on a hard length and around off, Pat Cummins tries to block it away from his body but gets an inside edge through square leg for a run. |
| 31.4 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Shamar Joseph serves this full and well outside off, late inward movement after passing the batter, Usman Khawaja offers no shot at it. |
| 31.5 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Fiery! Shamar Joseph bangs in a sharp bouncer now, on middle, Usman Khawaja takes his eyes off early and ducks under it. Joseph gives a stare to Khawaja. Things are heating up here. |
| 31.6 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Good response from Usman Khawaja! Shamar Joseph follows the short ball with a fuller one, but serves it down the leg side, Usman Khawaja stays there and flicks it away with wonderful timing towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary. |
| 32.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, Back of a length and around off, Pat Cummins makes room to cut it away but misses. |
| 32.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, Goes fuller now, on middle, shaping in, Pat Cummins backs away and knocks it towards mid off. |
| 32.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, Excellent stuff! |
| 32.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, On a length and on middle, Pat Cummins backs away again and steers it towards point. |
| 32.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, EDGED AND FOUR! Alzarri Joseph lands this on a hard length and on off, Pat Cummins backs away again and tries to guide it away, but gets a thick outside edge between gully and third slip for a boundary. |
| 32.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, Pitched up and on off, Pat Cummins drives it nicely towards short covers where Kraigg Brathwaite lets it through and then chases it collect. Three runs taken and it is a No Ball for overstepping as well. |
| Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and on middle, Usman Khawaja mistimes pull shot wide of mid on for a single. |
| 33.1 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and on middle, angling in, Usman Khawaja stays back and pats it down on the pitch. |
| 33.2 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Shamar Joseph lands this on a good length and just around off, Usman Khawaja lets it go to the keeper. |
| 33.3 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Length again and outside off, Usman Khawaja offers no shot at it. |
| 33.4 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Shortens his length and on middle, Usman Khawaja hops up and knocks it towards mid on. |
| 33.5 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and on off, Usman Khawaja dabs it through point for a single. |
| 33.6 : Shamar Joseph to Pat Cummins, Shamar Joseph bangs in a bouncer now but down the leg side, Pat Cummins gets low to sway away from it. |
| 34.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Fuller one and around off, angling away, Usman Khawaja lets it go to the keeper. Khawaja is not getting tempted at all here. |
| 34.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, RIPPER! |
| 34.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Touch fuller and on off, Usman Khawaja pushes it wide of short covers for a quick single. |
| 34.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, Back of a length and on leg, Pat Cummins works it off his hips towards fine leg for a run. Alzarri Joseph has overstepped again and it is a No Ball. |
| Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Pitches this one up, on middle, Usman Khawaja drills it hard but straight to mid on. |
| 34.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Alzarri Joseph bowls a bumper at 140.2 clicks, on middle, Usman Khawaja ducks under it. |
| 34.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Fullish delivery, on off, Usman Khawaja keeps it out to the leg side. |
| 35.1 : Shamar Joseph to Pat Cummins, Short of a length and on middle, Pat Cummins sway away from it and tries to ramp it over the slips but fails to connect. |
| 35.2 : Shamar Joseph to Pat Cummins, FOUR! Deft touch! Shamar Joseph lands this on a good length and on off, Pat Cummins lets it come to him, opens the face of the bat to steer it past gully for a boudary. |
| 35.3 : Shamar Joseph to Pat Cummins, Back of a length and on middle, Pat Cummins pats it down to the left of short leg for a single. |
| 35.4 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Goes short and outside off, Usman Khawaja cuts it away nicely to deep point for a run and moves to 49. |
| 35.5 : Shamar Joseph to Pat Cummins, Short again but angling down the leg side, Pat Cummins leaves it alone. |
| 35.6 : Shamar Joseph to Pat Cummins, Shamar Joseph continues with the shorter length and around leg, Pat Cummins backs away a long way and tries to ramp again but misses it. |
| 36.1 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, FIFTY FOR KHAWAJA! His 26th in Test cricket and a fighting one as well. This is on a length and on leg, Usman Khawaja nudges it to fine leg for a single. His home crowd loves it and he acknowledges them by raising his bat. |
| 36.2 : Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins, Touch fuller, on off, Pat Cummins blocks it to the left of the bowler. |
| 36.3 : Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins, Pulls his length back a bit and around off, Pat Cummins leaves it alone. |
| 36.4 : Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins, Fullish and around midle, Pat Cummins steers it towards point. |
| 36.5 : Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins, FOUR! Gets it through again! Kemar Roach bowls this on a good length and around off, Pat Cummins once again opens the face of the bat and guides it through backward point for a boundary. Australia are getting a lot of runs in that region now. Windies will need to rethink a bit here. |
| 36.6 : Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins, FOUR! Two in two! Kemar Roach serves a half-volley around off, Pat Cummins strides forward and drives it with beautiful timing through covers for another boundary. |
| 37.1 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and around off, Usman Khawaja punches it through covers for a single. |
| 37.2 : Shamar Joseph to Pat Cummins, Short of a length and on off, Pat Cummins dabs it wide of point for a run. |
| 37.3 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on off, Usman Khawaja pats it down towards mid off. |
| 37.4 : Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller, on middle, angling in, Usman Khawaja tucks it towards mid-wicket for another run. A round of applause from the crowd as 200 comes up for Australia! |
| 37.5 : Shamar Joseph to Pat Cummins, Full again and on off, Pat Cummins gets low and taps it towards short covers. |
| 37.6 : Shamar Joseph to Pat Cummins, Shamar Joseph bangs it hard into the pitch, on middle, shoots up as well, Pat Cummins does well to ride the bounce and keeps it out to the off side. |
| 38.1 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on middle, shaping away, Usman Khawaja stays back and blocks it towards mid off. |
| 38.2 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller and on off, Usman Khawaja strides out and taps it towards mid off again. |
| 38.3 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Full again and on middle, Usman Khawaja drives it firmly but finds mid off again, |
| 38.4 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Pitched up and on off, Usman Khawaja knocks it to mid off once more. |
| 38.5 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Usman Khawaja steers it wide of gully for a single. |
| 38.6 : Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins, Short of a length but down the leg side, Pat Cummins misses his flick as it goes through to the keeper. |
| 39.1 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, In the blockhole, outside off, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone. |
| 39.2 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, Fuller one and on off, angling in, Usman Khawaja stays back and blocks it to the right of the bowler. |
| 39.3 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on middle, Usman Khawaja tucks to silly mid on. |
| 39.4 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and outside off, Usman Khawaja cuts it towards deep point for a single. |
| 39.5 : Justin Greaves to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 39.6 : Justin Greaves to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 40.1 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Fuller one and on off, Usman Khawaja drills it wide of mid off for a single. |
| 40.2 : Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins, Full again and on middle, Pat Cummins knocks it down the pitch. |
| 40.3 : Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins, Kemar Roach lands this on a good length and on middle, nips away, Pat Cummins stays back to block but gets an outside edge along the ground and wide o second slip for a brace. |
| 40.4 : Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins, Kemar Roach bangs in a bouncer now, but this one is too high, Pat Cummins ducks under it. Wided. |
| Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins, Pitched up and on middle, Pat Cummins steers it with the outer half of the bat towards point, he wants the run but is sent back. |
| 40.5 : Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins, Full again and on middle, Pat Cummins turns it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 40.6 : Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins, On a length and on off, Pat Cummins pushes it wide of covers for a run. |
| 0.0 : Kevin Sinclair is brought back into the attack.c |
| 41.1 : Kevin Sinclair to Pat Cummins, Floated, short and on middle, Pat Cummins stays back and pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 41.2 : Kevin Sinclair to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 41.3 : Kevin Sinclair to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 41.4 : Kevin Sinclair to Pat Cummins, Short again and on off, Pat Cummins dabs it to point. |
| 41.5 : Kevin Sinclair to Pat Cummins, Short once more, on middle, Pat Cummins knocks it back to the bowler off the back foot. |
| 41.6 : Kevin Sinclair to Pat Cummins, Quicker one, full and on off, skids through, Pat Cummins stays back and manages to keep it out. |
| 42.1 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Lovely shot! |
| 42.2 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, Full again and around off, Usman Khawaja opens the face of his bat and drills it through cover-point for a single. |
| 42.3 : Justin Greaves to Pat Cummins, Pitched up and on leg, Pat Cummins flicks it away nicely through mid-wicket for a brace. |
| 42.4 : Justin Greaves to Pat Cummins, Another full delivery, outside off, Pat Cummins tries to drive but gets an outside edge past the diving backward point fielder, it is Shamar Joseph, he gets up and chases after and dives to keep it inside. Two runs taken. |
| 42.5 : Justin Greaves to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 42.6 : Justin Greaves to Pat Cummins, Goes full but down the leg side, Pat Cummins misses his flick this time. |
| 43.1 : Kevin Sinclair to Usman Khawaja, Tossed up, full and on middle, Usman Khawaja turns it to the leg side. |
| 43.2 : Kevin Sinclair to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Good shot! |
| 43.3 : Kevin Sinclair to Usman Khawaja, Short again and on off, Usman Khawaja punches it wide of point for a single. |
| 43.4 : Kevin Sinclair to Pat Cummins, Four! |
| 43.5 : Kevin Sinclair to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 43.6 : Kevin Sinclair to Pat Cummins, Flatter, full and on leg, Pat Cummins nudges it towards short fine leg. |
| 44.1 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, Justin Greaves nails the yorker now, on middle, angling in, Usman Khawaja gets his bat down and digs it out. |
| 44.2 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, Fuller one and on middle, Usman Khawaja drills it towards mid on. |
| 44.3 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! My word, Khawaja is playing really well! Justin Greaves goes full again and around off, Usman Khawaja leans on to his drive and caresses it through covers for a boundary. |
| 44.4 : Justin Greaves to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and on off, Usman Khawaja guides it through backward point for a single. |
| 44.5 : Justin Greaves to Pat Cummins, Short and outside off, Pat Cummins cuts it away wide of deep point for a couple of runs. |
| 44.6 : Justin Greaves to Pat Cummins, Fullish and on middle, Pat Cummins defends it off the inside half of the bat to short mid-wicket. |
| 45.1 : Kevin Sinclair to Usman Khawaja, Flatter, short and on middle, Usman Khawaja moves back and punches it through covers for a single. |
| 45.2 : Kevin Sinclair to Pat Cummins, FOUR! Delicately played! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Pat Cummins gets down across and paddles it away towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. He moves into the 40s now! |
| 45.3 : Kevin Sinclair to Pat Cummins, Tossed up, full and on off, turns in a bit, Pat Cummins prods forward to block but misses as the ball loops off his pads to the off side. |
| 45.4 : Kevin Sinclair to Pat Cummins, Bye. |
| 45.5 : Kevin Sinclair to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 45.6 : Kevin Sinclair to Usman Khawaja, Pushed through quicker, full nad around off, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone. |
| 46.1 : Justin Greaves to Pat Cummins, Sharp bowling! Justin Greaves bangs in a quick bouncer now, on middle, Pat Cummins gets hurried but just manages to sway away from it. |
| 46.2 : Justin Greaves to Pat Cummins, Short of a length and on middle, Pat Cummins hops up and keeps it out safely on the pitch. |
| 46.3 : Justin Greaves to Pat Cummins, Another bouncer, on middle, Pat Cummins ducks under it. |
| 46.4 : Justin Greaves to Pat Cummins, Justin Greaves bangs this short again and angling into leg, Pat Cummins moves across and gets into an awkward position but manages to evade. |
| 46.5 : Justin Greaves to Pat Cummins, BEATEN! |
| 46.6 : Justin Greaves to Pat Cummins, Short again and on off, Pat Cummins pats it wide of short covers and calls for the run but he is sent back. |
| 47.1 : Kevin Sinclair to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Put away! |
| 47.2 : Kevin Sinclair to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 47.3 : Kevin Sinclair to Usman Khawaja, Floated, full and on off, Usman Khawaja prods forward and taps it to short covers. |
| 47.4 : Kevin Sinclair to Usman Khawaja, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Kevin Sinclair gets his maiden Test wicket! |
| 47.5 : Kevin Sinclair to Nathan Lyon, No run. |
| 47.6 : Kevin Sinclair to Nathan Lyon, Looped up, full and on off, Nathan Lyon defends it on the front foot. |
| 0.0 : Drinks Break! Australia has managed another strong partnership as Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja tired out the bowlers. After Usman Khawaja's dismissal, they now trail by just 69 runs and they can get closer if they manage to bat out for the rest of the session. Both these batters have started finding boundaries without playing any risky shots. The West Indies bowlers have just got a big breakthrough and they need to capitalize on that and stop the batters from getting their team back in th |
| 48.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, FOUR! CRACKING SHOT! Pat Cummins continues his onslaught. Alzarri Joseph delivers it fuller and outside off. Pat Cummins gets low and slices it over backward point. The ball races away to the fence for four runs. |
| 48.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, A bit short and around off. Pat Cummins hangs back and punches it though point for a single. |
| 48.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Very full and angled in on the pads. Nathan Lyon flicks it off his pads toward deep mid-wicket for three runs. 250 comes up on the board for Australia. |
| 48.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, Short and over middle. Pat Cummins hangs back and pats it down to the fielder at point off his back foot. |
| 48.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, Short again, this time angling down the leg side. Pat Cummins leaves it alone for the keeper to collect. |
| 48.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, Full again and straight on off. Pat Cummins punches it wide of point for a single. |
| 49.1 : Kevin Sinclair to Pat Cummins, FOUR! WELL TIMED! FIFTY FOR Pat Cummins in an aggressive way! Tossed up around off. Pat Cummins waits for it and drives it through the gap at covers. The ball rockets away to the fence for four runs. |
| 49.2 : Kevin Sinclair to Pat Cummins, 1 run. |
| 49.3 : Kevin Sinclair to Nathan Lyon, Short and on the pads. Nathan Lyon rocks back and nudges it short leg who had a very tough chance to grab that. |
| 49.4 : Kevin Sinclair to Nathan Lyon, Fullish and on off. Nathan Lyon defends it back towards the bowler. |
| 49.5 : Kevin Sinclair to Nathan Lyon, No run. |
| 49.6 : Kevin Sinclair to Nathan Lyon, Flatter and quicker around off. Nathan Lyon blocks it into the ground solidly. Australia are in a good position now. |
| 50.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, Too short now! A bouncer over middle but it has bounced way high over Pat Cummins' head. A wide signaled. |
| Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, Lovely! On a good length straight outside off. Pat Cummins opens up the face of his bat and the ball zips past the outer edge. |
| 50.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, Short again outside off. Pat Cummins cuts it through backward point and the batters run three runs. Good effort by the fielder to chase it down. |
| 50.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Nails the yorker now. Nathan Lyon manages to dig it out past mid off for a couple of runs. Australia trail by just 49 runs. |
| 50.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, FOUR! GOOD SHOT! On a good length and over off. Nathan Lyon plays it with a straight bat and knocks it past the bowler and mid off all the way racing away to the fence for four run. Australia trail by 45 now. |
| 50.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Swing and a miss! On a good length over off. Nathan Lyon tries to whack it on the on side but is beaten for pace. |
| 50.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Short again on the helmet. Nathan Lyon pulls it off the toe end of his bat and manages to send the ball towards mid-wicket. They get a single to end the over. |
| 51.1 : Kemar Roach to Nathan Lyon, Short again, over off. Nathan Lyon pulls but gets to the ball a bit early. The ball rolls away ahead of square leg and they cross for one. |
| 51.2 : Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins, On a length and angling down leg. Pat Cummins covers the line and blocks it into the track. |
| 51.3 : Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins, SIX! UP UP AND AWAY! Australia wants to close the gap as quickly as possible! On a fuller length around off. Pat Cummins creates some room and lofts it over long off The ball clears the fence for a half a dozen. |
| 51.4 : Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins, On a good length over off. Pat Cummins swings his blade wildly but is beaten for pace. |
| 51.5 : Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins, On a length, following Pat Cummins down the leg side. Pat Cummins opens up the face of his bat and runs it towards point for a single. |
| 51.6 : Kemar Roach to Nathan Lyon, Shorter in length and around off. Nathan Lyon pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single. The deficit is now down to 35 runs. |
| 52.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Short and quick over off. Nathan Lyon gets under it and cuts it over slip. They get a single off the third man region. |
| 52.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, Again short and over off. Pat Cummins pulls it wildly but the ball flies off behind the keeper, deflecting off the outer edge. The fielder stops it before the fence and the batters run a single. |
| 52.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, FOUR BYES! TOO HIGH FOR EVERYONE! Bangs it short and over leg. The ball shot up and it was out of everyone's reach. It runs away to the fine leg fence for four bonus runs. |
| 52.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Fuller and around off. Nathan Lyon drives it past covers and they run a couple of runs. |
| 52.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Beaten! On a good length and over middle. Nathan Lyon pulls at it wildly but is beaten for pace. |
| 52.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, OH NO! FIVE RUNS! A juicy full toss on middle. Nathan Lyon has driven it past covers and the fielder has a long chase to stop it. The throw is poor and meanwhile, the batters run four runs. The umpire has signaled a no-ball as well because Alzarri Joseph has overstepped. |
| Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! That is the end of a brave innings by Nathan Lyon! |
| 0.0 : With that wicket of Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins has declared the innings! Australia still trails by 22 runs but they wanted to have a go at West Indies under lights and it will be an interesting half an hour or so till Stumps. Australia got off to a nightmare start, losing Steven Smith in the first over and Marnus Labuschagne followed suit. Usman Khawaja was stranded at one losing partners at the other as they were in a precarious position at 54/5. |
| West Indies, on the other hand, were brilliant with the new ball, but will be a bit disappointed as they let the Aussies get way closer to the total than they would have wanted. |
| ...THIRD INNINGS... |
| 0.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Mitchell Starc charges in and serves the first ball on a short length right on the body. Kraigg Brathwaite jumps and manages to block it out on the leg side. Mitchell Starc welcomes the batters on an aggressive note. |
| 0.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Off the mark. Slightly fuller and swinging in on off. Kraigg Brathwaite covers the line and pats it to mid off. They sneak in a quick single. |
| 0.3 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Short again, angling down the leg side. Tagenarine Chanderpaul walks across and leaves it alone for the keeper to collect. |
| 0.4 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Fuller and shaping away from the left-hander. Tagenarine Chanderpaul watches it and punches it on the off side. |
| 0.5 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, On the hard length swinging away outside off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul walks across like always and cuts it past point. The fielders have to chase it down and the batters run a couple of run. |
| 0.6 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Fuller again on off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul stays low and bocks it out towards point. 4 runs off the over. |
| Who will bowl from the other end? |
| 1.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Jaffa! On a good length swinging away. Tagenarine Chanderpaul walks across and decides not to play it. He keeps the bat close to his body as the ball swings past the outer edge. |
| 1.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Beaten! |
| 1.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Good bounce! On a length around off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul is taken aback by the bounce but manages to block it off the face of his bat. |
| 1.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Full again, this time swinging in onto off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul covers the line, stays low and blocks it out with a straight bat. |
| 1.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Fuller now angling away from off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul drives it but finds the fielder at covers. |
| 1.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Pitched up, shaping away from leg. Tagenarine Chanderpaul flicks it off towards the square leg fielder. A maiden over! |
| 2.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full and on middle and leg. Kraigg Brathwaite covers the line and puts his bat in front, blocks it with a strong hand. |
| 2.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a hard length, going away from off. Kraigg Brathwaite gets on top of it and manages to put it down back into the track. It is about survival for the openers. |
| 2.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a good length, swinging away down the leg side. Kraigg Brathwaite leaves it alone and Alex Carey does well to collect it behind the stumps. |
| 2.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Lovely! On a good length, swinging in towards off. Kraigg Brathwaite leaves it alone as the ball zips past him towards the keeper. The umpire has signaled a no-ball as Mitchell Starc has overstepped. |
| Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a good length angling away outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite shoulders arms and lets it carry to the keeper. |
| 2.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fuller but again, outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite has no interest in reaching for it and leaves it alone for the keeper. |
| 2.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a fuller length outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite manages to block it out on the off side. |
| 3.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, On a good length, shaping away outside off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul walks across but doesn't extend his arms to reach for it. Lets it fly away to the keeper. |
| 3.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, On a length, this time on middle. Tagenarine Chanderpaul tries to block it but the ball takes the inner edge and rolls away to square leg. The batters cross for a single. |
| 3.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full again, on the pads. Kraigg Brathwaite takes a step ahead and knocks it towards mid on. |
| 3.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, On the hard length, angling onto the pads. Kraigg Brathwaite nudges it away past mid-wicket for a single. 17 minutes left for the Day to end. |
| 3.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, On a good length, nipping away outside off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul covers the off stump line and doesn't reach out for the ball. Good leave. |
| 3.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, A bit shorter from 'round the wicket shaping in towards off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul walks across and puts his bat in front of him. The ball sways past the outer edge to the keeper. |
| 4.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a good length angling in over off. Kraigg Brathwaite hangs back and punches it towards covers to cross for a single. |
| 4.2 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, On the hard length, outside off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul walks across and again, repeats his motion of putting his bat in front of his body, not interested in reaching for the ball. |
| 4.3 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Very full, attacking the stumps. Tagenarine Chanderpaul covers the line and flicks it to the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 4.4 : Mitchell Starc to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Short and angling down the leg side. Tagenarine Chanderpaul is hit on the thigh pads and the ball rolls away to square leg. The batters cross and the umpire signals a leg bye. |
| 4.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fuller, and on the off pole. Kraigg Brathwaite stays low and blocks it out onto the pitch. |
| 4.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, DROPPED! Oh, my word! Mitchell Starc serves it on a good length, shaping away outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite reaches for it with a light hand and the ball nicks the outer edge. The ball flies towards Steven Smith at second slip who misreads the catch. He lunges forward at the last moment but fails to grab it. |
| 5.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, No run. |
| 5.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, On a very good length from 'round the wicket. Tagenarine Chanderpaul as usual has no interest in playing that and lets it carry to the keeper. |
| 5.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, On the hard length angling in towards off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul covers the line and blocks it in front of his body. |
| 5.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Shorter and angled in on the body. Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets on top of it and blocks it from his chest to the leg side. |
| 5.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Serves it on a length angling in towards off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul plays it late and punches it to the fielder at point. |
| 5.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, A maiden over! Josh Hazlewood delivers it fuller and on middle. Tagenarine Chanderpaul covers the line and negotiates the swing by knocking it towards mid on. The next over might just be the last over for the day. |
| 6.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR BYES! Mitchell Starc delivers it short and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite tries to reach it without any footwork. The ball bounces over his blade and no one is able to collect it. The ball runs off to the fence for four runs. |
| 6.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Short again outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite controls himself and forces his hands away from the ball. He looks to be struggling to get in rhythm. |
| 6.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Jaffa! On a good length just outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite gets on top of it and tries to play it in front of his body. The ball zips past the outer edge and carries away to the keeper. |
| 6.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Sticks to the good length and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite leaves it alone for the keeper to collect. Good bowling by Mitchell Starc, Australia are really hunting for wickets here. |
| 6.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, LOVELY! A wide yorker, swinging in by Mitchell Starc. Kraigg Brathwaite puts his bat down trying to dig it out but gets beaten for pace. |
| 6.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a full length outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite does well not to throw his hands at it and lets it fly away to the keeper. Good bowling from Mitchell Starc, this will be his last over for the day. |
| 7.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Short and over off from 'round the wicket. Tagenarine Chanderpaul judged it late and blocked it from near his chest. |
| 7.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Serves it on a good length, outside off Tagenarine Chanderpaul covers the line but doesn't opt to play any shot. He leaves it alone for the keeper to collect. |
| 7.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, EDGED AND TAKEN! Josh Hazlewood has finally rewarded himself with a wicket! Pat Cummins' plan working to perfection! Josh Hazlewood charges in and delivers it on a good length outside off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul unlike him, opts to reach for it but the ball swings away from him. The Snicko meter has confirmed that Tagenarine Chanderpaul has feathered it on the outer edge. Tagenarine Chanderpaul departs just 3 balls before the day ends and Aust |
| 0.0 : Australia ends Day 2 with a crucial wicket! We have had six sessions in this Test and in five of them, a wicket has fallen in the last over. It was another day where both teams went hard at each other and pushed their opponents to the limits. We saw excellent spells from Kemar Roach and Alzarri Joseph while Usman Khawaja solidly anchored the innings for the Aussies. Alex Carey and Pat Cummins entertained us with their attacking knocks as well and the crowd at Gabba surely got their worth |
| West Indies started Day 2 very positively with Kevin Sinclair and Kemar Roach showing good intent. The former was the aggressor and notched up a Test fifty on debut but got out soon after but his knock helped the Windies go past the 300-run mark. However, they were absolutely brilliant with the ball right from the start. Roach dismissed Steven Smith in the very first over while Alzarri Joseph got rid of Marnus Labuschagne in the second. Just before Dinner, Roach then got two in two balls |
| In the second session, Mitchell Marsh played a few lusty blows at the start but couldn't handle the pace and bounce of Alzarri Joseph and got out. However, then the fightback started from the Aussies just like their opponents at the same stage on Day 1. Alex Carey got a bit fortunate when he was on 8 as the ball but the bails remained on the stumps and he survived. He made full use of that and smashed his fastest Test fifty to release the pressure of them. Usman Khawaja was solid as usual o |
| Pat Cummins joined Usman Khawaja in the middle for the last session when the Aussies were more than 100 runs behind. Both of them looked solid out there and slowly built up a partnership and at a good rate as well. The Aussie skipper was peppered with short balls, but he managed to stick around while scoring runs as well. He got settled and started to find the boundaries along with Khawaja, and they added 81 runs together to get them closer to the total. Even though Khawaja ended up as the fir |
| Right then, that is it from an exciting Day 2 of this Day/Night Test. The game is nicely poised at the moment as we head to the 'Moving Day' where the Aussies will look to make early inroads to restrict the visitors to post a big target while West Indies will be hoping to do the exact opposite by building up partnerships in the middle. Day 3 will start on 27th January, Saturday at 9.30 am IST (4 am GMT), but you can join us early for all the build-up. Cheers! |
| ...Day 3, Session 1... |
| Hello and welcome to the action of Day 3 between Australia and West Indies. The match is wonderfully poised right now. We feel whoever dominates the day has the best chance to win the game. Australia declared their innings after coming out of a dreadful phase. They lost four wickets for not many runs but the stand between Khawaja and Carey and later, Cummins fifty got them close to the Windies score. The visitors lost Chanderpaul right at the end of Day 2. Australia will be fresh and all set to |
| All set for action. West Indies lead by 35 runs at the start of Day 3. Kirk Mckenzie joins Kraigg Brathwaite in the middle. Josh Hazlewood to finish his over. Let's play... |
| 7.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kirk Mckenzie, Leg bye! Off the mark on the day! Length and on the pads. Mckenzie misses his clip and it rolls to fine leg for a leg bye. |
| 7.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, Lovely bowling! On a length and outside off, shapes in a bit. Kraigg Brathwaite looks to defend on the up but is beaten. |
| 7.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, Well outside off on the shorter side. Kraigg Brathwaite is quick to pull his bat back towards him. |
| Mitchell Starc is into the attack. |
| 8.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kirk Mckenzie, FOUR! Starc searches for the yorker first up but serves a full toss on the pads. Mckenzie helps it down to fine leg for a boundary. |
| 8.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kirk Mckenzie, On a length and outside off, Mckenzie shoulders arms to it. |
| 8.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kirk Mckenzie, A length ball, outside off, bit of shape. Mckenzie prods and shoulders arms to it. |
| 8.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kirk Mckenzie, Closes to the off stump line. Length and just outside off. Mckenzie covers his stumps and lets it go to the keeper. |
| 8.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kirk Mckenzie, Short of a length and outside off. Mckenzie stands tall and blocks it out. |
| 8.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kirk Mckenzie, FOUR! Well played! A bit of an angle on this one, very full and outside off. Mckenzie leans and drives it through vacant cover for a boundary. |
| 9.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, Short of a length and outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite leaves it alone to the keeper. |
| 9.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fuller delivery on middle, shapes in. Kraigg Brathwaite on drives it past mid on for a single. |
| 9.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Kirk Mckenzie, JUST TWO! Mckenzie has started well. A half-volley, outside off. Mckenzie leans into his shot and drives it through covers, this time the fielder chases it down. |
| 9.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kirk Mckenzie, This is short and onto the body. Mckenzie sways away from the line, keeps his wrists down and lets it go. |
| 9.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kirk Mckenzie, On a length and on top of off. Mckenzie taps it to point. |
| 9.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kirk Mckenzie, This line is troubling Mckenzie! Short ball and angling on the body. Mckenzie makes a good leave. |
| 10.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a length and on off. Kraigg Brathwaite keeps it out. |
| 10.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bangs it short and on middle. Kraigg Brathwaite hops and makes a solid block. |
| 10.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Starc mixes his length, this is full and on middle, it is driven to mid off. |
| 10.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Hostile delivery! Really effort ball! A bumper, around off and angles it across the batter. Kraigg Brathwaite hops to block but plays inside the line. |
| 10.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, BEATEN! A length ball, angled outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite is tempted to defend again but it whizzes past his outside edge. |
| Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, A good length delivery, around off. Kraigg Brathwaite gets inside the line and defends. |
| 10.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, TAP AND RUN! Fuller and on off. Kraigg Brathwaite drops it to cover and calls for a quick single. |
| 11.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length ball on off, this is defended out. |
| 11.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, West Indies lead by 50 runs. On a length and on off. Kraigg Brathwaite hits it through covers for one more. |
| 11.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Kirk Mckenzie, No run. |
| 11.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kirk Mckenzie, FOUR! OFF THE EDGE! This is full and shapes in from around the wicket. Mckenzie is drawn forward to push but gets a thick outside edge and it flies past the man at point. |
| 11.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kirk Mckenzie, No run. |
| 11.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kirk Mckenzie, A bumper, around off. Mckenzie bends his body back and lets it go. |
| 12.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, Four! |
| 12.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kraigg Brathwaite, A single now! Length ball on off. Kraigg Brathwaite taps it to the right of point for a single. |
| 12.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kirk Mckenzie, FOUR! Mckenzie is off to a flier. Starc pitches it up and around off, not much swing and Mckenzie punches it down past mid on for a boundary. |
| 12.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kirk Mckenzie, Goes full again on middle, this is eased to mid on. |
| 12.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kirk Mckenzie, Bangs it short and around off. Mckenzie lets it be. |
| 12.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kirk Mckenzie, This is on the hips, Mckenzie tucks it to square leg for a single. |
| 13.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Kirk Mckenzie, On off, this is punched to cover. |
| 13.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Kirk Mckenzie, Too short and angling on leg. Mckenzie sits under it and lets it go. |
| 13.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Kirk Mckenzie, THREE RUNS! Bowls it full and around off. Mckenzie creams it down past mid off. A long chase for Marnus Labuschagne who gives his all and dives near the fence to save a single. |
| 13.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, SWING AND A MISS! For a moment, Kraigg Brathwaite lost his discipline. Short in length and outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite flashes his blade and misses. |
| 13.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, This is on top of off. Kraigg Brathwaite taps it to cover. |
| 13.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kraigg Brathwaite, Lovely! On a length and outside off, just checks past the blade of Kraigg Brathwaite who was interested to push at it. |
| Change as Pat Cummins is into the attack. |
| 14.1 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, Starts with a bouncer on middle, Mckenzie ducks under it. |
| 14.2 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, On a length and on middle from around the wicket. Mckenzie defends from upper half of his balde. |
| 14.3 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, Mckenzie is playing in the 'V' at the moment. On a length and on middle, Mckenzie checks his drive and past it past mid on for two. |
| 14.4 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, Shapes it on the pads. Mckenzie keeps it out. |
| 14.5 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, FOUR! AND AGAIN! 50 up for the Windies. Mckenzie is enjoying the battle. Fuller ball on middle. Mckenzie drives on the up but over mid on for a boundary. |
| 14.6 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, 133 clicks. Fuller and outside off, Mckenzie knocks it to mid off. |
| Change from the other end as well. Cameron Green to bowl now. |
| 15.1 : Cameron Green to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a length and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite leaves. |
| 15.2 : Cameron Green to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes too full and on middle, this is drilled to mid on. |
| 15.3 : Cameron Green to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length ball on middle, nips in. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks. |
| 15.4 : Cameron Green to Kraigg Brathwaite, Short in length and outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite knocks it to point. |
| 15.5 : Cameron Green to Kraigg Brathwaite, This is full and on off, it is blocked out. |
| 15.6 : Cameron Green to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR! Boundary ruins the over. On a length and wide of off. Kraigg Brathwaite flashes and hits it past diving Lyon to his left for four runs. |
| 16.1 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, FOUR! Teriffic from Mckenzie! His 6th boundary already! Very full and on off, this is driven down past mid off and it races to the fence. |
| 16.2 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, On a length and outside off, Mckenzie drops it to point. |
| 16.3 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, BEATEN! Short in length and close to off, shapes away off Mckenzie who tries to defend but misses and gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 16.4 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, This is on the hips, Mckenzie tickles it down to fine leg, fine enough to get two runs. |
| 16.5 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, Bangs it short and on middle. Mckenzie has nothing to do with it. |
| 16.6 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, Just short! On a length and around off. Mckenzie checks his drive and hits it to mid off. A bit uppishly but goes on a bounce to Marnus Labuschagne. |
| 17.1 : Cameron Green to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fuller and well outside off, it is left alone. |
| 17.2 : Cameron Green to Kraigg Brathwaite, BEATEN! Goes full and around the 6th stump line. Kraigg Brathwaite draws in for a push but is beaten. Australia appeal but not convincingly. |
| 17.3 : Cameron Green to Kraigg Brathwaite, Outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite shoulders arms to it. |
| 17.4 : Cameron Green to Kraigg Brathwaite, Leg bye! Full delivery on middle and leg. Kraigg Brathwaite leans to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW but not given. |
| 17.5 : Cameron Green to Kirk Mckenzie, Very full and on off. Mckenzie digs it out back to the bowler. |
| 17.6 : Cameron Green to Kirk Mckenzie, On a length and wide of off. Mckenzie shoulders arms to it. |
| 18.1 : Pat Cummins to Kraigg Brathwaite, Australia are getting into the game. On a length and outside off, shapes in. Kraigg Brathwaite looks to defend but misses. |
| 18.2 : Pat Cummins to Kraigg Brathwaite, TAP AND RUN! Shorter and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite knocks it to the left of point for one. |
| 18.3 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, This is short and outside off. Mckenzie with a half-hearted dab and it goes to gully on a bounce. |
| 18.4 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, Sharp from Cummins! On a length and outside off, angled across. Mckenzie looks to push at it but misses and gets beaten well. |
| 18.5 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, Drops it short and outside off. Mckenzie is happy to let it past him. |
| 18.6 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, Length and on middle, Mckenzie blocks it out. |
| 19.1 : Cameron Green to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite makes a solid block. |
| 19.2 : Cameron Green to Kraigg Brathwaite, Pitched it up, outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite leans and drives but to cover. |
| 19.3 : Cameron Green to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes very full and around off, this is blocked out. |
| 19.4 : Cameron Green to Kraigg Brathwaite, OUT! GONE! Kraigg Brathwaite goes. All the hard work just like he does but fails to go big once again. A hard-length, delivery, outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite goes for the big booming drive but hits it straight in the hands of Marnus Labuschagne at short extra-cover. He ain't dropping this one. |
| 0.0 : Time for some Drinks! West Indies started well but the last three-four overs got Australia back in the game and as a result, have a wicket. Australia will hope to build on it now. The middle order is still not that experienced and Australia will look to capitalize on it. West Indies on the flip side will look for a big partnership. |
| 19.5 : Cameron Green to Alick Athanaze, Alick Athanaze is off the mark. Fuller and on middle, this is flicked through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. |
| 19.6 : Cameron Green to Alick Athanaze, On a length and outside off, Athanaze blocks it out. |
| 0.0 : Mitchell Starc is back for a fresh spell. |
| 20.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kirk Mckenzie, Fuller and on off, this is driven to the right of mid off for a single. |
| 20.2 : Mitchell Starc to Alick Athanaze, No run. |
| 20.3 : Mitchell Starc to Alick Athanaze, On middle, this is nudged to square leg. |
| 20.4 : Mitchell Starc to Alick Athanaze, Spills it full and well down leg. Athanaze looks to flick but misses. Of course, Marnus Labuschagne alone appeals for this one. |
| 20.5 : Mitchell Starc to Alick Athanaze, A bumper on middle, Athanaze lets it go. |
| 20.6 : Mitchell Starc to Alick Athanaze, Keeps it short to Athanaze, this is outside off. Athanaze leaves. |
| 21.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Kirk Mckenzie, On a length and on middle, Kirk Mckenzie tucks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 21.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, This is full and on middle, from around the wicket. Athanaze looks to defend but gets hit high on the pads. Australia have bowled well from around the wicket. |
| 21.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, Length and on off, this is nudged to square leg. |
| 21.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, Similar to the second ball. On middle and on a length. Athanaze is late to get his bat down to defend. |
| 21.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, A nip-backer on middle, Athanaze inside edges the push to square leg for one. |
| 21.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kirk Mckenzie, On middle, Kirk Mckenzie makes a solid block. |
| 22.1 : Mitchell Starc to Alick Athanaze, Length and outside off, Athanaze shoulders arms to it. |
| 22.2 : Mitchell Starc to Alick Athanaze, THREE RUNS! Too full and outside off. Athanaze leans and drives it through covers. Marnus Labuschagne is everywhere today, gives a chase and saves a single. |
| 22.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kirk Mckenzie, Slanting on the pads. Kirk Mckenzie tucks it behind square on the leg side for a couple. |
| 22.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kirk Mckenzie, Outside off, this is left alone. |
| 22.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kirk Mckenzie, Shorter and well outside off. Kirk Mckenzie lets it go. |
| 22.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kirk Mckenzie, 121 clicks! Fuller delivery, outside off. Kirk Mckenzie looks to push but is beaten. |
| 23.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, A good length delivery, outside off. Athanaze knocks it to point. |
| 23.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, Serves it full and on off. Athanaze drives it down past mid off. Marnus Labuschagne keeps it down to two. |
| 23.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, Serves it short and on middle, Athanaze ducks under it. |
| 23.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, Targets the stumps now. On middle, Athanaze blocks. |
| 23.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, On a length and on off. Athanaze gets forward and makes a solid block. |
| 23.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, No run. |
| 24.1 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, On a length and on middle, this is blocked out. |
| 24.2 : Pat Cummins to Kirk Mckenzie, THREE RUNS! Kirk Mckenzie is into the 40s. Length ball, wide of off. Kirk Mckenzie slashes it through point. Lyon runs, slides and saves a single. |
| 24.3 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, West Indies lead by 100 runs now. On off, this is blocked out. |
| 24.4 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, Fuller delivery on middle. Athanaze defends it out. |
| 24.5 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, FOUR! Pulled away! Short in length and on middle, this is pulled past square leg for a boundary. |
| 24.6 : Time for some spin. Nathan Lyon is into the attack. |
| Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, THREE MORE! 10 runs off the over. This is full and on middle, Athanaze flicks it over past mid-wicket, not off the middle and the fielder cuts it off. |
| 25.1 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, Flatter and outside off, Athanaze punches it through point for a single. |
| 25.2 : Kavem Hodge is the new man in. |
| 25.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Tossed up on middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket. |
| 25.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kirk Mckenzie, OUT! LBW! Kirk Mckenzie misses the line completely. He still takes it upstairs in the dying seconds. Snicko shows no bat. Ball Tracking shows it is umpire's call on wickets hitting. Worth a review but Kirk Mckenzie has to go. Tossed up on middle. Kirk Mckenzie looks to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. Timely wicket and a crucial one as Kirk Mckenzie was playing well. |
| 25.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Fuller and just outside off. Kavem Hodge goes back and inside the line to block. |
| 25.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Fuller and around off. Kavem Hodge makes a solid block. |
| 25.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Spinning on middle, this is on the shorter side, it is flicked to fine leg for a couple more. |
| 26.1 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, On a length and on off. Athanaze blocks. |
| 26.2 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, No run. |
| 26.3 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, No run. |
| 26.4 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, 2 runs. |
| 26.5 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, No run. |
| 26.6 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, Fuller and on off, Athanaze knocks it to cover. |
| 27.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Four! |
| 27.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 27.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, On the middle, Kavem Hodge defends it out. |
| 27.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Shorter and outside off. Kavem Hodge cuts well but Mitchell Starc dives to his left at point and saves it. |
| 27.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Angling on middle, Kavem Hodge nudges it to square leg. |
| 27.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Flatter and around off. Kavem Hodge chops it to short third man. |
| 28.1 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, No run. |
| 28.2 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, On off, this is blocked out. |
| 28.3 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, Four! |
| 28.4 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, Follows it with a bumper on middle, Athanaze sits under it. |
| 28.5 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, Fuller ball, outside off, Athanaze knocks it to cover. |
| 28.6 : Pat Cummins to Alick Athanaze, Length ball, outside off. Athanaze taps it to point. |
| 29.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Tossed up on middle and leg. Kavem Hodge keeps it out. |
| 29.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Fuller and on middle, Kavem Hodge goes back and turns it to square leg for a single. |
| 29.3 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, Fuller and on off, kept out. |
| 29.4 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, On the middle, Athanaze prods and blocks it out. |
| 29.5 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, Too full and on off, Athanaze pushes it to cover. |
| 29.6 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, This one comes with the arm on middle, it is tucked to mid-wicket. |
| 30.1 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, Serves a bumper on middle, Kavem Hodge ducks under it. |
| 30.2 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 30.3 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, 1 run. |
| 30.4 : Cameron Green to Alick Athanaze, 2 runs. |
| 30.5 : Cameron Green to Alick Athanaze, Four! |
| 30.6 : Cameron Green to Alick Athanaze, On off, Athanaze blocks it out. |
| 31.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Flat and outside off, Kavem Hodge punches it to cover. |
| 31.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Too full and on middle, played back to the bowler. |
| 31.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Tossed up, around off. Kavem Hodge turns it to mid-wicket. |
| 31.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Around off, this is nudged on the leg side. |
| 31.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Flatter ball, outside off. Kavem Hodge strokes it straight to cover. |
| 31.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, MAIDEN! Tossed up on off, Kavem Hodge defends it out. |
| 32.1 : Cameron Green to Alick Athanaze, Fuller and outside off, pushed to cover. |
| 32.2 : Cameron Green to Alick Athanaze, This is full and outside off, Athanaze looks to drive away from the body but misses. |
| 32.3 : Cameron Green to Alick Athanaze, Cameron Green invites Athanaze for the push, this is outside off, Athanaze goes for it but again misses. |
| 32.4 : Cameron Green to Alick Athanaze, Outside off, Athanaze this time shoulders arms to it. |
| 32.5 : Cameron Green to Alick Athanaze, Short of a length and on off, Athanaze drops it to point. |
| 33.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 32.6 : Cameron Green to Alick Athanaze, DROPPED! Cameron Green invites for the drive again, this is full and outside off, shapes a bit away. Athanaze outside edges it to the right of third slip and in front of second slip. It is Steven Smith at third slip who goes for it, flies and tries a one-handed stunner but fails to hold on. Could have left it for Usman Khawaja. |
| 33.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, On off, this is pushed to cover. |
| 33.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, On middle, this is blocked out. |
| 33.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Tossed up on the pads. Kavem Hodge plays it late and to square leg. |
| 33.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Fuller and on middle, Kavem Hodge turns it to square leg. |
| 33.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Flat and on leg. Kavem Hodge pens up his body and takes it on the pads. That will be TEA! |
| 0.0 : A session both the teams will be happy with it. West Indies scored around 93 runs but lost two wickets as well. Kraigg Brathwaite and Kirk Mckenzie started well, going after the loose balls and respecting the good ones. Kirk Mckenzie in particular was dealing in boundaries. Kraigg Brathwaite once again got to a start but gifted away his wicket. Kirk Mckenzie then failed to make the most of his start. Alick Athanaze was given a lifeline as he was dropped at second slip right at the stroke |
| ...DAY 3, SESSION 2... |
| Welcome back for another session. The players are out in the middle. West Indies lead by 128 runs. How many can they add in this session? Let's find out. Cameron Green to bowl first... |
| 34.1 : Cameron Green to Alick Athanaze, Shorter and on middle, Athanaze pulls it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 34.2 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, This is full and on middle, Kavem Hodge pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 34.3 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, Well outside off, Kavem Hodge shoulders arms to it. |
| 34.4 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, On a length and around off. Kavem Hodge defends on the front foot. |
| 34.5 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, A bouncer on middle and leg. Kavem Hodge sits under it. |
| 34.6 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, A length ball, close to off, this is defended out. |
| Nathan Lyon to bowl from the other end. |
| 35.1 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, Flatter and outside off. Athanaze looks to cut but misses. |
| 35.2 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, Tossed up, outside off. Athanaze punches it to mid off. |
| 35.3 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, Fuller and outside off, Athanaze knocks it straight to cover. |
| 35.4 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, This is full and outside off, Athanaze chops it to short third man who dives to his right and stops. One. |
| 35.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Flatter and on middle, Kavem Hodge blocks it out. |
| 35.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Tossed up on middle, this is flicked to square leg for one more. |
| 36.1 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, Length ball, outside off, this one lands and shapes in. Kavem Hodge looks to defend away but gets beaten on the inside edge. |
| 36.2 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, This is short and wide of off. Kavem Hodge shoulders arms to it. |
| 36.3 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, On a length and outside off, Kavem Hodge plays with soft hands and outside edges it to gully who collects on a bounce. |
| 36.4 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, Angling on middle, this is flicked to square leg for a couple of runs. |
| 36.5 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, This is full and on off. Kavem Hodge pushes it to mid on and calls for a single but Athanaze is not interested and sends him back. |
| 36.6 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, Shorter and outside off, left alone. |
| 37.1 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, THREE RUNS! Flat and outside off, Athanaze slaps it to point. Mitchell Marsh with a sloppy misfield and the batters take three runs. Nathan Lyon not happy with it. |
| 37.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Fuller and on middle, this is flicked to mid-wicket for one more. |
| 37.3 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, No run. |
| 37.4 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, This one lands on off and sikds on. Athanaze looks to defend but bottom edges it and it rolls past the stumps. |
| 37.5 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, No run. |
| 37.6 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, Flatter and on middle, Athanaze tucks it to mid-wicket. |
| 38.1 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, Angles in a length ball on off. Kavem Hodge blocks it out. |
| 38.2 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, This is full and outside off. Kavem Hodge pushes on the up but wide of point and comes back for the second. |
| 38.3 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, This is well down the leg side, Kavem Hodge shoulders arms to it. |
| 38.4 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, Outside off, Kavem Hodge lets it go. |
| 38.5 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, FOUR! Glorious! Very full and on midde. Kavem Hodge stays strong in his crease and drives it down to long on for a boundary. West Indies have started this session well. |
| 38.6 : Cameron Green to Kavem Hodge, Fuller and slanting outside off. Kavem Hodge shoulders arms to it. |
| 39.1 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, This one comes with the arm, flat and on off. Athanaze blocks. |
| 39.2 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, Tossed up around off. Athanaze prods and defends it out. |
| 39.3 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, Fuller and outside off. Athanaze pushes but can't get it past silly point. |
| 39.4 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, Tossed up, around off. Athanaze punches it to cover. |
| 39.5 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, This is full and on middle, Athanaze flicks it to mid-wicket for a single. |
| 39.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Outside off, this is guided to point to end the over. |
| Josh Hazlewood is back into the attack. |
| 40.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, This is full and around off, Athanaze pushes it to mid off. |
| 40.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, On off, this is kept out. |
| 40.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, On a length and close to the off pole. Athanaze takes a step forward and blocks it out. |
| 40.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, Angles it in on middle from around the wicket. Athanaze makes a solid block. |
| 40.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, A length ball, outside off. Athanaze knocks it to cover. |
| 40.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Alick Athanaze, Shapes in on middle, Athanaze keeps the strike as he tucks it to mid-wicket for a single. |
| 41.1 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, Flat and outside off, Athanaze drives it to point. |
| 41.2 : Nathan Lyon to Alick Athanaze, OUT! TAKEN! Steven Smith takes the catch and points at Nathan Lyon! Gives a bit of flight, full and angling just outside off. Athanaze is in for a drive but gets a thick outside edge and it flies to first slip where Steven Smith holds onto it. Nathan Lyon gets his second wicket. |
| Justin Greaves is the new man in. |
| 41.3 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, This one lands on off and spins in. Greaves tucks it past short leg. |
| 41.4 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, Too full and on middle, Greaves prods and blocks it out. |
| 41.5 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, Fuller and outside off, Greaves steps across and defends it out. |
| 41.6 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, FOUR! Through the gap! Flighted, outside off. Greaves leans and drives it through cover and mid off for a boundary. Off the mark as well. |
| 42.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, On a length and outside off. Kavem Hodge is happy to let it roll past him. |
| 42.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Well outside off, this is left alone. |
| 42.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, Length and on middle and leg, comes with an angle. Kavem Hodge is beaten as he looks to flick but misses. |
| 42.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, FOUR! Down the ground! Too full and on middle and off. Kavem Hodge gets inside the line and drives it down past mid on for a boundary. |
| 42.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, A bumper and Kavem Hodge is quick to duck under it. |
| 42.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kavem Hodge, This is full and outside off. Kavem Hodge knocks it to point. |
| 43.1 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, CLOSE! Tossed up, outside off and spins in. Greaves prods to defend but gets a thick inside edge onto the pads. It lobs over short leg and towards mid-wicket. Falls short. |
| 43.2 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, Outside off, this is stroked through point for a single. |
| 43.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Fuller and outside off, Kavem Hodge gets across and knocks it to cover. |
| 43.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Quicker delivery on middle, Kavem Hodge blocks. |
| 43.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Fuller and outside off. Kavem Hodge gets on the front foot and blocks it out. |
| 43.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Spinning on middle, Kavem Hodge turns it to square leg |
| 44.1 : Pat Cummins to Justin Greaves, Fuller and outside off, Greaves defends it out. |
| 44.2 : Pat Cummins to Justin Greaves, Around off, fuller and Greaves knocks it through point for a couple of runs. |
| 44.3 : Pat Cummins to Justin Greaves, On a length and on middle, Greaves stays back and blocks it out. |
| 44.4 : Pat Cummins to Justin Greaves, Short of a length and outside off, Greaves hops and punches it to cover. |
| 44.5 : Pat Cummins to Justin Greaves, No run. |
| 44.6 : Pat Cummins to Justin Greaves, No run. |
| 45.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Tossed up, outside off. Kavem Hodge turns it to long on for a single. |
| 45.2 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, Flat and on middle, Greaves tucks it to mid-wicket. |
| 45.3 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, Too full and on middle, Greaves drills it to long on for a single. |
| 45.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, This is full and outside off, Kavem Hodge drives it to cover. |
| 45.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, A single as Kavem Hodge works it to mid-wicket. |
| 45.6 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, Tossed up on middle, Greaves defends it out. |
| 46.1 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, QUICK SINGLE! Angles it on middle. Kavem Hodge hits it to square leg for one more. |
| 46.2 : Pat Cummins to Justin Greaves, A length ball, outside off, Greaves knocks it to point. |
| 46.3 : Pat Cummins to Justin Greaves, This is full and on middle, Greaves nudges it to mid-wicket for a single. |
| 46.4 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Drops it short and just outside off. Kavem Hodge shoulders arms to it. |
| 46.5 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, Keeps it short and bowls it outside off. Hodge leaves. |
| 46.6 : Pat Cummins to Kavem Hodge, This is full and down the leg side. Kavem Hodge lets it go to the keeper. |
| 47.1 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, Tossed up, angling on middle. Greaves misses his flick and it lobs off the pads in the hands of short leg. An appeal but clearly there was no bat. |
| 47.2 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, On middle, Greaves stays back and turns it to square leg. |
| 47.3 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, On middle, this is drilled to long on for a single. |
| 47.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Tossed up on middle and leg. Kavem Hodge plays with soft hands to leg slip. |
| 47.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Quicker one on middle. Kavem Hodge defends in front of his pads. |
| 47.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Tossed up on middle and leg. Kavem Hodge turns it to the leg side. |
| 0.0 : A very late decision from Greaves to back out as the towel slips of Cummins' pocket. |
| 48.1 : Pat Cummins to Justin Greaves, This is outside off. Greaves leaves it alone. |
| 48.2 : Pat Cummins to Justin Greaves, Two runs! Length and on middle, this is flicked through square leg for easy two. |
| 48.3 : Pat Cummins to Justin Greaves, On a length and around off. Greaves hangs back to defend this one. |
| 48.4 : Pat Cummins to Justin Greaves, Serves a sharp bumper on middle. Greaves ducks under it. |
| 48.5 : Pat Cummins to Justin Greaves, A bit short again but this one stays low than expected. Greaves sits under it and it almost take something of the hung bat to the keeper. |
| 48.6 : Pat Cummins to Justin Greaves, Length ball on off. Greaves inside edges his push and it rolls to square leg for a brace. |
| 0.0 : Drinks time! Kavem Hodge and Justin Greaves have build a strong partnership as West Indies lost Alick Athanaze early on in the session. Kavem Hodge is looking really solid and eyeing another big score. West Indies lead by 166 and their first target will be to go atleast over 250. Australia on the other hand will love to take some wickets now. |
| 49.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, No run. |
| 49.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Ouchh! Flat and on leg, Kavem Hodge opens his body up and tries to pad it up but instead gets hit on the box. That will hurt! |
| 49.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Four! |
| 49.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Tossed up on middle. Kavem Hodge makes a solid defense. |
| 49.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, Tossed up on off. Kavem Hodge goes back to block but splices it to point. |
| 0.0 : A run out appeal has been taken upstairs. Sharp from Travis Head at short leg..seems like out! |
| 49.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kavem Hodge, OUT! RUN OUT! Superb, superb effort from Travis Head and Australia have their man. Kavem Hodge cannot believe it and is on his haunches. Tossed up on middle, Kavem Hodge gets forward and flicks it but straight to short leg. Travis Head gets the ball in his control and flicks it right back onto the stumps. Kavem Hodge turns and flies back, stretches his bat but was in the air when the bails light up. Out of nowhere, Australia have a wicket. |
| 50.1 : Mitchell Starc to Justin Greaves, Outside off, this is left alone. |
| 50.2 : Mitchell Starc to Justin Greaves, Fuller and outside off, this is driven to cover. |
| 50.3 : Mitchell Starc to Justin Greaves, On a length and on off, Greaves blocks it out. |
| 50.4 : Mitchell Starc to Justin Greaves, On a length and on middle, Greaves flicks it through square leg for a couple of runs. Superb running. 150 up! |
| 50.5 : Mitchell Starc to Justin Greaves, Short in length and around off, Greaves sways away from the line and lets it go. |
| 50.6 : Mitchell Starc to Justin Greaves, Fuller and outside off, this is driven to covers. |
| 51.1 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Drops it short and on middle, Joshua Da Silva lets it roll past him. |
| 51.2 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Angling on middle, Joshua Da Silva pushes it down to mid on. |
| 51.3 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, A huge appeal but Australia think it is too high. On a length and on off. Joshua Da Silva is late to get his bat down and gets ripped on the pads. Looks too high. |
| 51.4 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Goes full and outside off, Joshua Da Silva drives it through cover and mid off. Pat Cummins from covers keeps it out and saves two. |
| 51.5 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, FOUR! Off the edge and in the gap! On a length and outside off, angles it in. Joshua Da Silva looks to punch but outside edges and it rolls past second slip and past man in gully for a boundary. |
| 51.6 : Cameron Green to Joshua Da Silva, Outside off, Joshua Da Silva punches to the right of cover for a single. An eventful over from Green. |
| 52.1 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, On a length and outside off, Joshua Da Silva punches it to cover. |
| 52.2 : Mitchell Starc to Joshua Da Silva, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! A blinder from Green! He loves that gully region. This is very full and angles it outside off, Joshua Da Silva goes for the big drive but edges it to gully. Once, it felt it will evade past Green but the big man leaps and gets both hands on it. It lobs off but on the second-attempt catches it with his right hand. All in the air. Lovely stuff. Australia have two wickets just because of their fielding. |
| Kevin Sinclair walks in. |
| 52.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, FOUR! OFF THE EDGE! Australia have their tail up! On a length and outside off. Sinclair with a tentative push but inside edges it past stumps to fine leg for a bounndary. |
| 52.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Outside off, well away from Sinclair who leaves. |
| 52.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Fuller and on off, Sinclair pushes it to point. |
| 52.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, No run. |
| 53.1 : Cameron Green to Justin Greaves, No run. |
| 53.2 : Cameron Green to Justin Greaves, Fuller and on off, this is pushed to cover. |
| 53.3 : Cameron Green to Justin Greaves, Shorter and on middle, Justin Greaves sits under it. |
| 53.4 : Cameron Green to Justin Greaves, A length ball, close to off. Justin Greaves defends it out. |
| 53.5 : Cameron Green to Justin Greaves, FOUR! EDGED AWAY! This is full and outside off, width given and Justin Greaves goes for the drive but outside edges it to the left of backward point. If Marnus Labuschagne can't, no one can. |
| 53.6 : Cameron Green to Justin Greaves, FOUR! Frustration for the Aussies. On a length and outside off. Justin Greaves punches down but again edges it to the left of gully. The fielder fails to even get a hand on it. |
| 54.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, On the pads, this is clipped to square leg. |
| The lights are in full effect now.... |
| 54.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, On a length and on middle, Sinclair blocks it out. |
| 54.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, On a length and outside off. Sinclair shoulders arms. |
| 54.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Well outside off. Sinclair leaves it alone. |
| 54.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, A bumper on leg. Sinclair sits under it. |
| 54.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, A length ball on off. Sinclair hangs back and blocks it out. |
| Nathan Lyon is back for another spell. |
| 55.1 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, Fuller and on off, spins in. Justin Greaves blocks off the back foot. |
| 55.2 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, Fuller and on middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket. |
| 55.3 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, Full and outside off, spins in. Justin Greaves goes back and defends it out. |
| 55.4 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, Tossed up, around off. Justin Greaves again goes back to block. |
| 55.5 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, Fuller and on middle, Justin Greaves defends it out. |
| 55.6 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, FOUR! Handy runs! Flatter and outside off. Justin Greaves dabs it late past first slip and to third man for a boundary. |
| 56.1 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, On a length and around off. Sinclair defends off the upper half of the bat and to point. |
| 56.2 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Well outside off, Sinclair is happy to let it go. |
| 56.3 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Fuller delivery on middle, Sinclair makes a solid defensive shot. |
| 56.4 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Invites Sinclair for the drive as this is outside off but the batter has nothing to do with it. |
| 56.5 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Flatter and around off, Sinclair defends. |
| 56.6 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, A length ball, outside off. Sinclair steers it to the right of third man. Marnus Labuschagne does well to keep it down to one. |
| 57.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, Tad short and outside off. Sinclair cuts it to point for a single. |
| 57.2 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, Length ball, outside off. Justin Greaves punches it straight to point. |
| 57.3 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, Spins it full and on middle, Justin Greaves blocks it out. |
| 57.4 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, TWO MORE! Fuller and outside off, Justin Greaves drives it through covers for a couple of runs. |
| 57.5 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, Flat and on off. Justin Greaves knocks it to point. |
| 57.6 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, Bowls it quicker and on middle, Justin Greaves gets on his front foot to defend. |
| 58.1 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Drops it short and on middle. Sinclair sits under it. |
| 58.2 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Short of a length and on off. Sinclair punches it to point. |
| 58.3 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Angles in a length ball on middle, Sinclair blocks it out. |
| 58.4 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, No run. |
| 58.5 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, No run. |
| 58.6 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, No run. |
| 59.1 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, No run. |
| 59.2 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, No run. |
| 59.3 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, Another solid block from Justin Greaves. |
| 59.4 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, A run after so many dot balls. This is full and on middle, Justin Greaves eases it to long on for a single. |
| 59.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, Tossed up on middle, Sinclair prods to defend but gets an inside edge and it flies past the right hand of Travis Head whoo is positioned at short leg. |
| 59.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, FOUR! Welcome boundary! Enough of defense says Sinclair! Floated, outside off. Sinclair lofts it over extra-cover and it goes to the fence. |
| 60.1 : Pat Cummins to Justin Greaves, On a length and on the pads. Justin Greaves goes back and flicks it to square leg for a single. |
| 60.2 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Short of a length and on middle, Sinclair hops and blocks. |
| 60.3 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, A bouncer on middle, Sinclair sits under it. |
| 60.4 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, On a length and on off, Sinclair stays back and defends it out. |
| 60.5 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, A pacy bouncer on middle. Sinclair had to sit under it quickly. |
| 60.6 : Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair, Short of a length and on off, Sinclair blocks it out. That will be the end of this session. |
| 0.0 : A much needed stand building up for West Indies and the lead have gone past 200 now. Alick Athanaze and Kavem Hodge showed great character on the pitch before giving away their wickets after getting a good start. Joshua Da Silva, who got the Windies out of trouble in the first innings went cheaply. Justin Greaves has been batting though and Sinclair has done well so far to see past this session. Australia, on the flip side were brilliant on the field. Travis Head at short leg, Cameron Gree |
| ... DAY 3, SESSION 3 ... |
| We are back for the final session. Justin Greaves and Kevin Sinclair walk out to resume their innings. |
| 61.1 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, No run. |
| 61.2 : Nathan Lyon to Justin Greaves, On middle, this is nudged on the leg side for one. |
| 61.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, No run. |
| 61.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, No run. |
| 61.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, Flatter and on middle, the batter goes back and keeps it out. |
| 61.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, Around off, Sinclair pushed it to covers. |
| 62.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Justin Greaves, Slightly fuller and on off, this is driven nicely but to cover. |
| 62.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Justin Greaves, Drags his length back a little, this is pushed to cover. |
| 62.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Justin Greaves, Around off, blocked. |
| 62.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Justin Greaves, OUT! TAKEN! Carey holds on. Australia strike early after the break. Good length and on off, a little of bit extra bounce and it holds its line. Greaves looks to defend. This goes off the outside edge and it is taken by Carey on probably the third attempt. |
| 62.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Alzarri Joseph, Around off and on a length, Joseph pushes it to cover. |
| 62.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Alzarri Joseph, On the stumps, this is pushed to cover. |
| 63.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, No run. |
| 63.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, On a good length and around off, kept out. |
| 63.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, On off, Sinclair plays it to cover. |
| 63.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, No run. |
| 63.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, Around off, this is guided to point. |
| 63.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, Good length and on off, kept out. |
| 64.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Alzarri Joseph, On the off pole. Defended. |
| 64.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Alzarri Joseph, OUT! TAKEN! Hazlewood is breathing fire here. He has two quickly after the break. He's got Joseph again. Length and around off, extra bounce yet again. Joseph fails to get on top of it, it goes off the outside edge and it is taken by Smith at second slip. |
| 64.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Kemar Roach, No run. |
| 64.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kemar Roach, No run. |
| 64.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kemar Roach, No run. |
| 64.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kemar Roach, A single as this is nudged on the leg side. |
| 65.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, Full and outside off, spins in. Roach blocks it across the deck. |
| 65.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, This is full and outside off, spins in again. Roach prods across to defend but misses. A huge appeal for LBW but the impact looked outside the line. |
| 65.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, Spins in again, on middle. Roach defends it solidly. |
| 65.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, Very full and outside off, this is driven to point. |
| 65.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, This is full and on middle, Roach nudges it wide of short leg. |
| 65.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, BEATEN! Tossed up, outside off, too full and Roach looks to drive it away but misses. Half an appeal for caught behind but not given. |
| 66.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, A length ball, outside off. Sinclair hops and blocks it out. |
| 66.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, Very full and outside off, this is driven to mid off. |
| 66.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, Length ball on off, angling in. Sinclair punches it to cover. |
| 66.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, This is short and on middle, Sinclair sits under it. |
| 66.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, Fullish delivery, outside off, swings away. Sinclair leaves it alone to the keeper. |
| 66.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Kevin Sinclair, Length and well, outside off. Sinclair shoulders arms to it. |
| 67.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, Lyon serves it full and around off. Roach goes back and blocks it out. |
| 67.2 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, Flatter and on middle, Roach blocks. |
| 67.3 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, Too full and wide of off. Roach keeps it out. |
| 67.4 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, Tossed up on middle, Roach defends in front of his pads. |
| 67.5 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, Spins in, around off. Roach gets his bat down quickly. |
| 67.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, Gets the edge but is short. fuller and on middle, Roach defends on the front foot, gets an inside edge onto the pads and it lands well past short leg. |
| Mitchell Starc is back to try and get rid of tail. |
| 68.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Goes fuller and on middle, Sinclair pushes it to mid off. |
| 68.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, On a length and on middle, Sinclair blocks it to cover. West Indies have gone full defensive right now. |
| 68.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Pushes it full and just wide of off. Sinclair looks to drive but misses. |
| 68.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Drops it short and on off. Sinclair lets it go. |
| 68.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, No run. |
| 68.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, A bumper on middle, Sinclair sits under it. |
| 69.1 : Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach, OUT! LBW! Kemar Roach is given LBW but he reviews it. Well past bat so directly on BALL TRACKING and it shows umpire's call on wickets hitting. Nathan Lyon gets his third. This one lands outside off and spins in sharply. Roach goes back but his bat is no where close to the ball, gets hit on the pads and it goes onto clip the top of bail. Australia have been so good. |
| Shamar Joseph is the last man in. |
| 69.2 : Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph, Too full and on off, Joseph blocks it out. |
| 69.3 : Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph, Tossed up on middle, this is defended out. |
| 69.4 : Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph, Too full and around off, Joseph pushes it to silly point. |
| 69.5 : Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph, A bit short and outside off, spins away. Shamar Joseph looks to cut but misses. |
| 69.6 : Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph, Wicket-maiden for Lyon! Fuller and around off. Shamar Joseph taps it down to point. |
| 70.1 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, FOUR! FLIES OVER! This is full and outside off, angled across. Sinclair goes for a big heave but top edges and it goes over the leaping Steven Smith at first slip for a boundary. Crucial runs. |
| 70.2 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Length ball, outside off, this is knocked to cover. |
| A short third man in place behind the slip cordon. |
| 70.3 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, On a length and on middle, Sinclair blocks. |
| 70.4 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, A length ball on middle and leg. Sinclair defends it out. |
| 70.5 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, On a length and on off, Sinclair taps it to point. |
| 70.6 : Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair, Too full and around off. Sinclair pushes it to short cover. |
| 71.1 : Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph, Tossed up on off. Shamar Joseph prods and blocks it out. |
| 71.2 : Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph, Fuller and on off, defended out. |
| 71.3 : Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph, Too full and around off, Shamar Joseph blocks. |
| 71.4 : Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph, This one comes with the arm, around off. Shamar Joseph chops it to point. |
| 71.5 : Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph, SINGLE! Too full and angling on leg. Shamar Joseph sweeps in the air but on a bounce to deep square leg. |
| 71.6 : Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair, Shorter and well wide of off. Sinclair toe ends his cut shot to point. |
| 72.1 : Mitchell Starc to Shamar Joseph, Fuller and well wide of off. Shamar Joseph slashes his blade and misses. |
| 72.2 : Mitchell Starc to Shamar Joseph, 2 runs. |
| 72.3 : Mitchell Starc to Shamar Joseph, This is full and outside off, Shamar Joseph looks to drive but misses. |
| 0.0 : Shamar Joseph gets hit right on the toes and is feeling the pain. The physio is out and is giving some treatment. Worrying signs for West Indies as Shamar Joseph has a big job to do with the ball. |
| 72.4 : Mitchell Starc to Shamar Joseph, No ball! A huge appeal for LBW and up goes the finger. Shamar Joseph reviews it but hang on it is deemed as a no ball. A yorker, right at the base of leg. Shamar Joseph gets his foot out to defend but misses and gets hit right on the toes. That looks really painful. |
| 0.0 : Ouch! Shamar Joseph is looking in some discomfort and is unable to continue. A blow to the batting team as Shamar Joseph is retired hurt. |
| The pain is too much for Shamar Joseph to bear and that will be the end of the Windies innings. A horrible hour with the bat for West Indies and on top of that Shamar Joseph is injured now. Where they were at one stage cruising through and in full control of this match but Australia turned the tables. West Indies lost half of their side inside 50 runs.The momentum changing period was when Kavem Hodge got out and all thanks to Travis Head at short leg for his quick reflexes. |
| West Indies still had Justin Greaves and Kevin Sinclair out in the middle when the last session started but added just a few runs and ran out of tail. Australia are in the driving seat at the moment. They need 216 runs to win. The hosts are the favourites but the ball is doing enough for West Indies to inspire and end the day on a high. Can they scalp some wickets in this small phase? Let's find out. |
| ...THE CHASE.... |
| 0.1 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, On a length and outside off, shapes in late. Smith covers his stumps and shoulders arms to it. |
| 0.2 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, Smith shuffles again and fails to flick this length ball which comes a long way after landing outside off. Just like he got out previously but it is a bit high. |
| 0.3 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, A length ball on middle, Smith defends it out. |
| 0.4 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, Short of a length and around off. Smith defends it on the deck. |
| 0.5 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, This is full and swinging in well from outside off. Smith mistimes his drive back to Roach. |
| 0.6 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, FOUR! Wonderful shot! Length ball, outside off, swinging in sharply. Smith gets into a good position to drive it through mid off. Kraigg Brathwaite gives a chase but to no avail. |
| Alzarri Joseph to bowl from the other end. |
| 1.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, A length ball, outside off, angled across. Khawaja shoulders arms to it. |
| 1.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Short and on the hips. Khawaja glances it away on the leg side and rotates the strike. |
| 1.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, On a length and wide of off. Smith leaves it alone to the keeper. |
| 1.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, FOUR! Short of a length and shapes away outside off. Smith slaps it through point, right off the middle and it goes past point for a boundary. |
| 1.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Outside off again on the shorter side. Smith leaves it alone. |
| 1.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, BEATEN! Lovely bowling. Short of a length outside off from wide of the crease. Smith tries to defend close to his body but misses. |
| 2.1 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, So good from Roach! This is full and around off from around the wicket. Khawaja looks to defend but it nips away late. |
| 2.2 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Outside off, this is knocked to point for a single. |
| 2.3 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, Length ball, around off. Smith shuffles across and blocks it out. |
| 2.4 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, This is on middle, Smith flicks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 2.5 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Outside off, this is guided to point for a single. |
| 2.6 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, Fuller delivery, outside off, Smith knocks it to mid off. |
| 3.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Short in length and outside off, Khawaja leaves. |
| 3.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Shorter and on the hips. Khawaja pulls it to fine leg and rotates the strike for one. |
| 3.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 3.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Fuller and outside off, this is driven to covers. |
| 3.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Four! |
| 3.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Well outside off. Smith offers no shot. |
| 4.1 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Length and on off, Khawaja drops it to cover. |
| 4.2 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, Tight leave! Length ball, outside off, comes with the angle. Khawaja shoulders arms to it. |
| 4.3 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Pulled away! Khawaja hits one now. Shorter and on middle, this is pulled to deep square leg for a boundary. |
| 4.4 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, On off, this is blocked out. |
| 4.5 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, A length ball, outside off. Khawaja lets it go. |
| 4.6 : Kemar Roach to Usman Khawaja, 2 runs. |
| 5.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 5.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Around off, this is pushed through point for a single. |
| 5.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on middle, Khawaja blocks on the deck. |
| 5.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, This is full and on the pads. Khawaja fails to flick it away and gets hit on the pads. |
| 5.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, Angles it across but this is way outside off. Khawaja leaves. |
| 5.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Usman Khawaja, OUT! GONE! Khawaja goes. A nothing delivery literally. This is on a length and down the leg side. Khawaja looks to flick but edges it to the keeper who makes no mistake. Khawaja will be very disappointed with how he has got out. |
| 0.0 : Marnus Labuschagne is the new man in. Also, Justin Greaves to bowl. |
| 6.1 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, This is full and outside off, swings away. Smith offers no shot. |
| 6.2 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, FOUR! Good shot! Short of a length and outside off. Smith quickly moves across and pulls it through square leg for four. |
| 6.3 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Length and outside off, Smith punches it through covers and scampers back for the second. |
| 6.4 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, This is full and around off. Smith gets inside the line and blocks. |
| 6.5 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Well outside off, this is left alone. |
| 6.6 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 7.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 7.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and outside off. Labuschagne shoulders arms. |
| 7.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Marnus Labuschagne, Outside off again. Labuschagne offers no stroke. |
| 7.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Marnus Labuschagne, BRAVE LEAVE! On a length and angling around off. Labuschagne shoulders arms. The ball rolls over the off pole. Very close. |
| 7.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Marnus Labuschagne, Outside off and this one shapes away. Labuschagne leaves it alone. |
| 7.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Marnus Labuschagne, Alzarri Joseph bowls outside off again. Labuschagne lets it go. |
| 8.1 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 8.2 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Four! |
| 8.3 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Outside off, left alone. |
| 8.4 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 8.5 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Short in length and down leg. Smith steps across and shoulders arms. |
| 8.6 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, On a length and around off. Smith knocks it to point. |
| 9.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 9.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 9.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Marnus Labuschagne, This is full and on off, Labuschagne pushes it to cover. |
| 9.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Marnus Labuschagne, 3 runs. |
| 9.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, No ball! Short again on off, Smith goes for the pull and hits it to the left fo fine leg for a couple. |
| Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Length and on middle, Smith blocks it out. |
| 9.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Keeps it short and wide of off. Smith sways away from it and lets it go. |
| 10.1 : Justin Greaves to Marnus Labuschagne, These two enjoy batting together. Shorter and on middle. Labuschagne tucks it to square leg and takes a couple of runs. |
| 10.2 : Justin Greaves to Marnus Labuschagne, OUT! GONE! Labuschagne goes. West Indies hanging in there. Short of a length and angling on off. Labuschagne had to play at it, tries to defend but outside edges it to the right of third slip. Kevin Sinclair dives and makes no mistake. |
| Cameron Green walks in next. |
| 10.3 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, No run. |
| 10.4 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, 2 runs. |
| 10.5 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, No run. |
| 10.6 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, No run. |
| 11.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Fuller and on middle, Smith turns it to square leg and rotates the strike. |
| 11.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Short of a length and around off. Cameron Green shoulders arms to it. |
| 11.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Short in length and on off. Cameron Green looks to turn in on the leg side but gets a soft leading edge back on the deck. |
| 11.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, A length ball, outside off. Cameron Green with a tame push and inside edges it to mid-wicket for a single. |
| 11.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Drops it short on off, Smith sits under it. |
| 11.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Fuller and on off, Smith drives it nicely but Alzarri Joseph makes a solid stop bending to his left. |
| 12.1 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, Full and on middle, Cameron Green nudges it to mid-wicket. |
| 12.2 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, Full and on middle, Cameron Green punches it down to mid on for a single. |
| 12.3 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Wide! Too short on this occasion on middle, Smith ducks under it. |
| Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Short again, Smith leaves. |
| 12.4 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Keeps bowling short on middle, Smith sits under it. |
| 12.5 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, A length ball, around off. Smith steps across and blocks. |
| 12.6 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Shorter and on leg, Smith half-heartedly pulls at it and lets it go in the end. |
| 13.1 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Fuller and on middle, this is driven to mid on. |
| 13.2 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Short in length and on off, Cameron Green knocks it to cover for a quick single. |
| 13.3 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, Steven Smith steps across and lets this length ball go past him. |
| 13.4 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, OUtside off, left alone. |
| 13.5 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, Angling on the pads, Smith turns it down to fine leg for a single. |
| 13.6 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Fuller and around off. Cameron Green defends on the front foot. |
| 14.1 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 14.2 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, 2 runs. |
| 14.3 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 14.4 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 14.5 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 14.6 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, This is close to off. Smith blocks it on the deck. |
| 15.1 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Fuller and around off, Cameron Green strokes it to covers for a single. |
| 15.2 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, Length and outside off, angles in. Smith steps across to leave and gets hit on the pads. Impact was outside! |
| 15.3 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, Shorter and on middle, this is pulled to square leg for a single. |
| 15.4 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, This one seams back in from outside off, fuller and Cameron Green lets it go. |
| 15.5 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Goes full and outside off, Cameron Green with soft hands pushes it to point. |
| 15.6 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Outside off, Cameron Green lets it go. |
| 16.1 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Length and on middle, Smith turns it to mid on. Justin Greaves has overstepped. |
| Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Outside off, this is guided to point for a single. |
| 16.2 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, Pushes it full and outside off. Cameron Green leaves. |
| 16.3 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, BEATEN! On a length and outside off, rare movement seen. Cameron Green gets forward to defend but misses. |
| 16.4 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, AGAIN! On a length and outside off, angles in and shapes away late. Cameron Green tries to defend again but misses. |
| 16.5 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, A huge appeal for LBW but the finger stays down. West Indies look confident and take it upstairs. Snicko shows no bat involved. Ball Tracking shows the ball goes over the leg pole. NOT OUT! On a length and angling on middle, Cameron Green defends on the front foot but misses and gets hit on the pads. |
| 16.6 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, WELL SHORT! What an over from Greaves. Fuller and outside off. Cameron Green tries to defend with soft hands but outside edges it to the left of second slip who dives but it almost rolled towards him. One. |
| 17.1 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Fuller and on middle, Cameron Green pushes it to mid on. Good shout from Cameron Green to send his partner back. |
| 17.2 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Shorter and outside off. Cameron Green shoulders arms to it. |
| 17.3 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, AGAIN! Roach suggests that is going down. Cameron Green feeling comfortable in the middle. Fuller and nipping on middle and leg. Cameron Green looks to flick but misses. |
| 17.4 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Too full and on off, Cameron Green drives it to mid off. |
| 17.5 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Fuller and outside off, this is driven to covers for a single. |
| 17.6 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, Around off, Smith steps across and drills it to mid on. |
| 18.1 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, Short in length and on middle, this is nudged to square leg. |
| 18.2 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, Well outside off, Cameron Green leaves it alone. |
| 18.3 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, Length ball, outside off, Cameron Green shoulders arms to it. |
| 18.4 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, Short in length and outside off. A back foot punch from Cameron Green through covers for a single. |
| 18.5 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Angling on off, Smith nudges it behind square leg for a single. |
| 18.6 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, This is full and on middle, Cameron Green drives it to mid on. That will be STUMPS. |
| 0.0 : A really good day for the hosts and they are in the driving seat at the moment. West Indies dominated the start of the day, the first one and a half sessions were excellent for them as the middle order showed great character to score runs regularly. All of them got to a start but failed to make the most of it. Kavem Hodge was batting brilliantly and had the game in control but a lapse of concentration saw him getting run out by Travis Head. Justin Greaves and Kevin Sinclair then got things b |
| However, the hosts came in with a twist as they cut the tail adding around just 10 runs. Shamar Joseph got retired out as Mitchell Starc came in with a scorching yorker right on his toes. His availability is a big concern for West Indies as they are to defend the total. In the chase, Usman Khawaja tickled down one to the keeper and Marnus Labuschagne edged one as well. Cameron Green survived while Steven Smith looked in good shape throughout. He has to play a big part in the chase. Day 4 |
| ... DAY 4, SESSION 1 ... |
| The game is nicely poised, the Aussies need just over 150 whereas, Windies need 8 wickets. Have to say for now the Aussies are slightly ahead in the game but a wicket or two quickly and they could be under some serious pressure. Saying that, the hosts would know, one good stand and that should do. The first session could well indicate which way this game is going. Stay tuned. |
| All set for play to begin. The Windies players make their way out to the middle and so do Green and Smith to resume their innings. Kemar Roach to begin. |
| 19.1 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, 1 run. |
| 19.2 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Goes short but down the leg side. Green looks to flick but misses. |
| 19.3 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, No run. |
| 19.4 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Around off, this is pushed to cover. |
| 19.5 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Shortish and on middle, Green looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken. |
| 19.6 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, Three from the first over then. On middle, this is worked through square leg for one. |
| 20.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, 1 run. |
| 20.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Shortish and outside off, left alone. |
| 20.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Loose. That is way too wide outside off, Green goes after it away from the body but is beaten. |
| 20.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Gets off strike now as he works it towards mid-wicket. The ball not doing a lot as of now. The conditions are quite cloudy but seem fine for batting. |
| 20.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Back of a length and around off, defended. No ball signaled. |
| Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Around off, kept out. |
| 20.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, A pacey short one on middle, Smith ducks under it. |
| 21.1 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, No run. |
| 21.2 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Outside off, left alone. |
| 21.3 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, On off, this is pushed to cover. |
| 21.4 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, On middle, this is pushed to mid on. |
| 21.5 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Fuller and on middle, this is pushed to mid on. |
| 21.6 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Dot to end! Outside off, left alone. |
| 22.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, 1 run. |
| 22.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Goes short. Evaded. |
| 22.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Around off, this is driven but to mid off. |
| 22.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, That is a beauty! First ball to do a bit this morning. Good length and around off, it lands and moves away. Green is beaten as he looks to defend. |
| 22.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Angled into the pads, Green looks to defend but misses to get hit on the pads. Half an appeal but turned down. |
| 22.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, On middle; this is worked around the corner for one. |
| 23.1 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Around off, this is pushed to cover. |
| 23.2 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, Two. Short and it sits up to be hit. This is pulled through square leg. Two taken. |
| 23.3 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, Fuller and on off, this is driven but to mid off. |
| 23.4 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, Around off, kept out. |
| 23.5 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, A loud shout but not given. Going down leg we feel. This is on the pads. Smith looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. |
| 23.6 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, Around off, defended. |
| 24.1 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, On off, blocked. |
| 24.2 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, 1 run. |
| 24.3 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, 2 runs. |
| 24.4 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 24.5 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Another one outside off. Not played at. |
| 24.6 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Back of a length, this time Smith goes after this one outside off and plays it through covers for one. |
| 25.1 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 25.2 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, Another one which comes back in. Smith pushed it to mid on. |
| 25.3 : Kemar Roach to Steven Smith, This time he plays it a little wide of mid on and gets to the other end. |
| 25.4 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Around off, blocked. |
| 25.5 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, Outside off, left alone. |
| 25.6 : Kemar Roach to Cameron Green, FOUR! Clipped away. That will give Green some confidence. On the pads, he clips it past square leg. This races away. |
| 26.1 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, 1 run. |
| 26.2 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, 1 run. |
| 26.3 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Bangs it in short and on middle, Smith pulls it through square leg and takes one. |
| 26.4 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, No run. |
| 26.5 : Justin Greaves to Cameron Green, Three taken! Fuller and on off, Green just puts bat on ball and strokes it past mid off. Three taken. |
| 26.6 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 27.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Three. Fuller and on off, this is driven past cover. Three taken. |
| 27.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 27.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, On the stumps, blocked. |
| 27.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, FOUR! Edged but finds the gap. Good length and around off. Smith looks to defend, this goes off the outside edge between gully and first slip and to the third man fence. |
| 27.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 27.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Shortish and on off, this is pushed to cover. |
| 28.1 : Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, No run. |
| 28.2 : Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, No run. |
| 28.3 : Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, No run. |
| 28.4 : Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, FOUR! Off the outside edge but safe. Shorter and outside off. Green slashes but this flies off the outside edge. Over everyone and down to the third man fence. |
| 28.5 : Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, NO BALL! Fuller and on off, this is pushed to cover. |
| Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, FOUR MORE! Runs flowing now. Fuller and on off, Green leans into it and strokes it down to the long off fence. Boundary. |
| 28.6 : Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Follows the boundary with a single now as this is worked on the leg side. |
| 29.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Cameron Green, Fuller and on off, this is pushed towards mid off for one. |
| 29.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Outside off, left alone. |
| 29.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Around off, this is pushed to mid off. |
| 29.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 29.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 29.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Fuller and on off, this is pushed to mid off. |
| 30.1 : Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, Around off, blocked. |
| 30.2 : Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, More runs. On off, this is pushed through covers for two. |
| 30.3 : Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, No ball! |
| Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, 2 runs. |
| 30.4 : Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, FOUR! Green into the 40s. Outside off, this is punched past cover and this one races away. |
| 30.5 : Shamar Joseph to Cameron Green, OUT! TIMBER! Joseph strikes. He gets rid of Green. The wicket has come probably later the Windies would have wanted this morning but it has. They'll hope this opens the floodgates now. 103 more needed. This is a brute of a delivery. Good length and around off, it jags back in and there is also some extra bounce. Green looks to defend. It hits the elbow and then onto the stumps. |
| 30.6 : Shamar Joseph to Travis Head, OUT! TIMBER! Two in two for Joseph and Windies back into this one. This is a corker of a yorker. Joseph goes full and on off, Head looks to jam it out but misses and it hits the off pole. Too good for any batter that delivery, especially on the very first ball he faces. |
| 0.0 : DRINKS! Windies needed some spark and it is Shamar Joseph who has provided it. He has got two in two and got his side back in with a chance. Australia began well but those two wickets has pushed them back a little. They though will hope they can get another good stand and they'll be back on top. An interesting passage awaits. |
| 31.1 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Fuller and on off, this is pushed to mid off. |
| 31.2 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, This is short and down the leg side. Smith looks to pull but misses. |
| 31.3 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Back of a length and on off, this is pushed to cover. |
| 31.4 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Lovely shot! Fuller and on off, Smith leans into it and strokes it through covers for three. Fifty up for Smith. He probably holds the key for his side. |
| 31.5 : Justin Greaves to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! Pulled away! Not the length you want to bowl to Marsh and he is off the mark in style. Shorter and on middle, this is pulled past square leg and it races away. |
| 31.6 : Justin Greaves to Mitchell Marsh, Fuller and on off, this is driven back to the bowler. |
| 32.1 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, No hat trick. Targets the pads, goes full and on leg. Smith works it down to fine leg and takes one. The idea was right but this was a little too straight. |
| 32.2 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, Back of a length and on off, defended. |
| 32.3 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one. |
| 32.4 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, Fuller and on middle, this is pushed to mid on. |
| 32.5 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, No run. |
| 32.6 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, Outsidr off, left alone. |
| 33.1 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, 1 run. |
| 33.2 : Justin Greaves to Mitchell Marsh, Outside off, left alone. |
| 33.3 : Justin Greaves to Mitchell Marsh, Fuller and on off, this is driven but to mid off. |
| 33.4 : Justin Greaves to Mitchell Marsh, Shorter and on the body. Marsh looks to pull but misses to get hit on the pads. |
| 33.5 : Justin Greaves to Mitchell Marsh, Outside off, Marsh guided it past point for one. |
| 33.6 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, This is way too short. Wided. |
| Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, 1 run. |
| 34.1 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, On middle, this is nudged around the corner for one. |
| 34.2 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! Cut away. An hour of Marsh and this game will end quickly. Shorter and outside off, this is flayed past point and this one races away to the fence. |
| 34.3 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Marsh, OUT! c Justin Greaves b Shamar Joseph. |
| 34.4 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, Bowling with fire. Angled into the pads. Carey looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. |
| 34.5 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 34.6 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 35.1 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Around off, defended. |
| 35.2 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, On off, kept out again. |
| 35.3 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Good length, this is pushed to cover. |
| 35.4 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 35.5 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Another one outside off. Not played at. |
| 35.6 : Justin Greaves to Steven Smith, Good shot. Fuller and on off, Smith strokes it down towards mid off for two. |
| 36.1 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, Around off, this is guided through point for two. |
| 36.2 : Shamar Joseph to Alex Carey, OUT! b Shamar Joseph. |
| 36.3 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Starc, Four! Nicely played. Fuller and on middle, Starc strokes it down the ground and this one races away to the fence. Nice shot. |
| 36.4 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Starc, NO BALL! Trying too hard. Oversteps in the process. On off, this is defended. |
| Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Starc, Four! |
| 36.5 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Starc, This is banged in short and on middle. Starc looks to pull but misses. This is going to be entertaining. |
| 36.6 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Starc, Starc keeps strike! On the pads, this is nudged down towards fine leg for one. |
| 37.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Starc, 1 run. |
| 37.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 37.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Around off, defended. |
| 37.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 37.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Angled into the pads, this is nudged on the leg side for one. |
| 37.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Starc, Four! |
| Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Starc, FOUR! Drilled down the ground. Fuller and on middle, this is drilled down the ground and to the long on fence. Starc fighting fire with fire here. it is also a NO BALL! |
| Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Starc, Another no ball! On off, this is pushed to cover. |
| Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Around off, kept out. |
| 38.1 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Starc, Outsidr off, not played at. |
| 38.2 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Starc, 1 run. |
| 38.3 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 38.4 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, Four! |
| 38.5 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, Around off, kept out. |
| 38.6 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, Around off, this is pushed towards cover for one. |
| 39.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 39.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 39.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, On middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket. |
| 39.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Around off, kept out. |
| 39.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Four! |
| 39.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 40.1 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Starc, Around off, this is pushed to cover. |
| 40.2 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Starc, FOUR! Stand and deliver. Starc is not holding back. On middle, he slams it past mid on and this one races away. |
| 40.3 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Starc, 1 run. |
| 40.4 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, On off, this is pushed towards cover for another run. |
| 40.5 : Shamar Joseph to Mitchell Starc, OUT! c Kevin Sinclair b Shamar Joseph. |
| 40.6 : Shamar Joseph to Pat Cummins, Outside off, left alone. |
| 41.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Around off, this is pushed towards cover for one. |
| 41.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, BEAUTY! Good length and around off, this lands and moves away. Cummins is beaten as he looks to defend. Bowling with fire here are the Windies. |
| 41.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, Brute! Good length and on middle, extra bounce. Cummins does well as he lowers his hands and lets it go. |
| 41.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, Around off, this is driven but to point. |
| 41.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, Goes wide of the crease and angles it on middle, kept out. |
| 41.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins, Another single! On off, this is guided towards point for one. |
| 42.1 : Shamar Joseph to Pat Cummins, Back of a length and on off, kept out. |
| 42.2 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, Outside off, this is guided past point for one. |
| 42.3 : Shamar Joseph to Pat Cummins, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Australia 8 down and Windies surely favourites now. The hosts need over 40. Shamar Joseph has 6. What a spell. Magical. This catch too is excellent. On a good length and around off, it lands and moves away. Cummins looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge and the keeper dives to his right and takes it. |
| Nathan Lyon comes in. |
| 42.4 : Shamar Joseph to Nathan Lyon, On a length and outside off. Lyon taps it to point for a single. |
| 42.5 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, SWING AND A MISS! Shorter and outside off. Smith slashes his blade and misses. |
| 42.6 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, This is short and down leg, Smith lets it go. |
| 43.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, NEARLY! On a length and around off. Lyon looks to defend but bottom edges it past the stumps. |
| 43.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, A bumper, around off. Lyon sits under it. |
| 43.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Short of a length and around off.  Lyon hops and blocks it out. |
| 43.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, TWO LEG BYES! Spills it full and on the pads. Lyon misses his clip and it rolls to fine leg for a couple. |
| 43.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, On a length and outside off. Lyon punches it to third man for a single. |
| 43.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Short in length and outside off. Smith lets it roll away. |
| 44.1 : Shamar Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Short stuff but slanting on leg, Lyon misses his clip. |
| 44.2 : Shamar Joseph to Nathan Lyon, On a length and on middle, Lyon punches it down past mid on but settles with just one. |
| 44.3 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, Short and on off, Smith pulls it to deep square leg for a single. |
| Shamar Joseph comes around the wicket... |
| 44.4 : Shamar Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Almost got him. Shorter and on middle and leg. Lyon looks to pull but gets a top edge, high up and to fine leg. Kevin Sinclair runs in but collects on a bounce. Had to go full-blooded to catch that. |
| 44.5 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, Outside off, Smith plays it to third man for a single. |
| 44.6 : Shamar Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Very full and down leg, Lyon looks to flick but misses. |
| 45.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, A length ball, around off. Smith gets inside the line and blocks it out. |
| 45.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Wide! Too short and too wide. Smith offers no shot. Wided. |
| Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 45.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Wide outside off again, Smith covers his stumps and lets it go. |
| 45.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Goes full and around off, Smith looks to defend but splices it to third man for a single. |
| 45.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, This is full and outside off. Lyon square drives it to the left of backward point where the fielder dives and makes a solid stop. |
| 45.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Another solid over from the Windies. On a length and on middle. Lyon blocks. |
| 46.1 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, On a length and on off, Smith steps across and nudges it to mid on for a single. |
| 46.2 : Shamar Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Too full and around off, Lyon pushes it nicely but to cover. |
| 46.3 : Shamar Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Short stuff onto the body, Lyon pulls it to fine leg for a single. |
| 46.4 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, A length ball, outside off, Steven Smith punches it to cover. |
| 46.5 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, A length ball, around off. Smith steps across and blocks out. |
| 46.6 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, Shorter and angling down leg. Smith shoulders arms to it. That will be TEA! |
| 0.0 : WOW! Australia need 29 more runs to win. West Indies need 2 wickets to win. Who saw this coming at the start today? Just amazing! This man, Shamar Joseph had a broken toe yesterday night (a toe-crushing yorker from Mitchell Starc) he wasn't even sure if he will play and here he is, playing his debut series and single-handedly on course to take his team home. Two balls is what West Indies needed but they still have to bowl well. Steven Smith is standing like a wall from one side. He won't le |
| ...DAY 4, SESSION 2... |
| We are back. This game could get end in two balls or could go for a session but entertainment is guaranteed. Alzarri Joseph to bowl now. |
| 47.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Short of a length and on off, Lyon tucks it to mid-wicket. |
| 47.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, On a length and outside off, angles in. Lyon slashes and misses. |
| 47.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, FOUR! Crucial runs. A full toss, angling on middle, Lyon just helps it on its way to fine leg for a boundary. |
| 47.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, On a length and around off, Lyon blocks it out. |
| 47.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Did it carry? On a length and around off. Lyon punches it back to Alzarri Joseph who gets low but fails to hold on. Was knee height and should have been taken. |
| 47.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Lyon goes. West Indies one wicket away now. WOW! Scenes at the Gabba! On a length and outside off, steep bounce on this one. Lyon looks to pull but bottom edges it to the keeper who makes no mistake. West Indies appeal but Lyon was already walking back. |
| Change. Shamar Joseph to bowl now. Josh Hazlewood is the last man in. |
| 48.1 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, FOUR! SHOT! Short of a length and on off. Smith pulls it through mid-wicket and it races to the fence. Steven Smith has to keep the strike now. |
| 48.2 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, On a length and around off, Smith steps across and blocks it out. |
| 48.3 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, Length and on middle, Smith turns it to deep square leg but does not take a single. |
| 48.4 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, THAT ONE SHOOTS! Short and outside off, Smith has a poke at it but goes off the gloves and lobs to the right of widish first slip who dives but the ball was just wide of him. |
| 48.5 : Shamar Joseph to Josh Hazlewood, This is full and around off. Josh Hazlewood pushes it to cover. |
| 48.6 : Shamar Joseph to Josh Hazlewood, Josh Hazlewood survives! Fuller and well outside off. Josh Hazlewood leaves it alone. |
| 49.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, SIX! ALL THE WAY! This is not the Smith we see most often! Very rare! On a length and around off. Smith shuffles across and scoops it over fine leg for a biggie. Australia need 14 runs to win. Steven Smith is on 87. |
| 49.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Fuller and outside off, Smith drives it to deep cover. No run taken. |
| 49.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, SWING AND A MISS! Shorter and outside off, Smith slashes and misses. Hi is livid at himself. Third man was empty. |
| 49.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, A yorker, tailing on off. Smith nudges it to square leg for a single. Josh Hazlewood has two balls to play. |
| 49.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Josh Hazlewood, On a length and on middle and leg. Josh Hazlewood tucks it to square leg. Alzarri Joseph has overstepped. |
| Alzarri Joseph to Josh Hazlewood, A yorker, just outside off. Josh Hazlewood looks to dig it out but misses. One more ball to survive... |
| 49.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Josh Hazlewood, A bumper on leg and Josh Hazlewood has nothing to do with it. |
| 50.1 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, Bangs it short and on middle, Smith lets it go over his head. |
| 50.2 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, TWO RUNS! On a length and outside off. Smith dabs it to the right of third man and calls for two. Makes it easily. |
| 50.3 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, This is full and around off, Smith blocks it out. |
| 50.4 : Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, ONE! Length ball, outside off. Smith punches it to deep point for a single. Time for Josh Hazlewood. |
| 50.5 : Shamar Joseph to Josh Hazlewood, OUT! BOWLED! UNBELIEVABLE! MADNESS! JOSEPH HAS DONE IT! On a length and around off from around the wicket. Josh Hazlewood gets on the front foot to defend but misses and it goes past his edge and hits the stumps. OFF POLE IS GONE. WINDIES WIN BY 8 RUNS. |
| 0.0 : Just look at Shamar Joseph. He is running all over Gabba! Shamar Joseph, you can have my toe if you want! One man army, playing his second match, toe gone, not sure if he will bowl or not and here he is with 7 wickets. Build this man a statue already! |
| Who said the Test match has died? This kind of match separates this format from the other. There is so much to talk. The declaration in the first innings from Pat Cummins, did that backfired? Looks so! You compare both matches and the most important part was the way the Windies middle order batted this time. The partnership of Joshua Da Silva and Kavem Hodge when West Indies were 64/5. It did show that we are up for a different West Indies side. Both added around 150 runs, Kevin Sinclair's |
| Australia in reply were rattled 54/4 but Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey put them back on track and Cummins's fifty late in the innings helped them get close to the Windies score. Pat Cummins was still not out with Josh Hazlewood the last man available but the skipper decided to declare the innings and make the most of the last phase. They did get one wicket but West Indies recovered well as the middle order stepped again. Australia did bowled well though and a chase of around 215 runs was |
| Australia lost Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne. However, it was the host's game to lose still. One moment we forget and the most important one which will make the headlines. 72.4, Mitchell Starc to Shamar Joseph, A yorker, right at the base of leg. Shamar Joseph gets his foot out to defend but misses and gets hit right on the toes. That looks really painful. Shamar Joseph is walking off and not sure if he will bowl again. |
| Day 4, afternoon and here is the young man ready to charge up, 5 hours later he is carrying a medal around his neck. Steven Smith and Cameron Green watchfully played the opening hour but once Green fell, Shamar Joseph made sure the hosts do not recover again. He bowled from one side with a broken toe for the whole session and took 6 wickets. Came back for the second session and took the last wicket to get it done. A credit note for Steven Smith, he had pressure as an opener but stood like a w |
| ... Presentation.... |
| Shamar Joseph is the Player of the Match and the Player of the Series as well. He says his teammate encouraged him and gave a lot of support. Adds he wasn't sure if would play but credits the doctor. Tells the talk was just to take wickets after wickets and stick to the basics, stick to his length. Reckons it feels like they have won the series with the way they have played. Mentions tears are flowing but it is a big day, they want to celebrate and enjoy. Says he told the skipper he would bowl |
| Kraigg Brathwaite says they won a Test match in Australia and it is amazing. Adds his message to the players is, this is just the beginning and they need to continue. Shares they are extremely proud. Tells probably an hour before the play he got to know that Shamar Joseph is available. On Shamar Joseph, he is a superstar, he will do great things for the team and the others need to follow the same and fight for the team.  His belief is incredible, he told that he wonât stop bowling till th |
| Pat Cummins says he is disappointed but it was a fantastic match and credit to Shamar Joseph for the way he bowled. Adds they were confident coming today, the score was achievable but in the end, the bridge was too far. Mentions it wasn't a surprise, Steven Smith has done for 15 years and he almost single-handedly took the team over the line. Tells the bowling group has done well for the past few months, they can hold their heads high. Shares this game humble's them quickly but sometimes the |
| That is all! Pat Cummins and his teammates celebrate. The series ends all square and they retain the trophy. Wow, what a match! West Indies, with all the things happening with them, just needed this kind of match and a couple of motivated players to get them back on top. Still, a long way to go but a bright future ahead of them. Thanks for joining for the coverage. Hope you enjoyed it. Goodbye and cheers! |
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