West Indies Fight Back Against Australia in Thrilling Test Match at the Gabba
Australia Stunned by West Indies Tail as Second Test Hangs in Balance
Australia, down 35 runs in the second Test match at the Gabba in Brisbane due to a collapse in the top order that forced a counterattack, were stunned by the West Indies tail, who batted well on Friday and then followed up with the ball in a dominant manner.
With the home team leading 1-0 in the two-game series, they battled back from 24/4 to declare a commanding 22-run deficit at 289/9 during the night session, thanks to the most damaging bowling of fast bowlers Kemar Roach (3/47) and Alzarri Joseph (4/84).
The Caribbean batsmen had to endure 7.3 overs under the lights after being knocked out earlier in the day after Kevin Sinclair (50) had taken the visitors to 311. This was done to reach the day's end at 13/1. Off-break bowler Sinclair stated, "I feel really, really good to get the fifty on my debut." "It's about sticking with the basics for us."
Usman Khawaja (75) set the tone for Australia's opening partnership, while Mitchell Marsh (21) and Carey (65), who struck it lucky when his bails were hit but remained in place, played at a pace better than a run-a-ball.
In a nutshell: Australia 13/1 and West Indies 311 (Joshua Da Silva 79, Kavern Hodge 71, Kevin Sinclair 50; Mitchell Starc 4/82) 289/9 decl. (Kemar Roach 3/47, Alzarri Joseph 4/84, Usman Khawaja 75, Alex Carey 65). Day II at stumps.
