Australia’s cricket team is making clear their early supremacy in the Test match against the West Indies. They hold a commanding first-inning lead of 82 runs as they enter the backend of their second inning. SHARMA DEEEELIGHTFUL, AUSTRALIA 180 – 1st innings In the first, Australia smacked Sharma all around Pune. Conversely, West Indies managed a total of 190, and Australia won with six wickets to spare.
Travis Head was the key player in the Australian innings. He made 59 runs in the first innings. So far in the current innings, he’s faced 37 balls and is not out on 13 runs. Next to him, teammate James Webster provided a solid hand himself, making 19 runs off 24 balls. Together, they formed a partnership that lasted eight overs, helping to stabilize the innings as they faced West Indies’ formidable bowling attack.
West Indies had a solid start to the match with Shai Hope and Roston Chase putting on a strong partnership. Hope was top-scored with a brilliant 48-run knock. Chase added 44 runs to their total but was finally out after being bowled out lbw by Pat Cummins. Despite these attempts, West Indies could not set a bigger total, and Australia were able to keep their cushion.
Mitchell Starc was the star of the show for Australia. He took three wickets for 65 runs during the West Indies’ first innings. It was his bowling that proved most crucial in halting the opposition’s score at a respectable total. Reflecting on the fierce contest that the match turned out to be, Starc added,
“They had a partnership in the middle and played pretty well, but the bowlers have been in the game and no doubt it will be the same tomorrow.” – Mitchell Starc
Starc described it as very tough conditions to bat in, explaining that some balls did weird things.
“There were a couple that stayed low and a couple that popped up. It will be interesting to see how it changes on Friday.” – Mitchell Starc
Australia will look to build on their stranglehold on the Test match. All together now Though the style is different, pitching West Indies against England raises expectations to a new level. It’s all to play for as the match continues to be very evenly matched with both teams flaunting their strong points and weaknesses.
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