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West Indies vs Australia 2024 2nd Test Full Commentary
Result · Jan 25 2024, Thu - 09:30 AM (IST)
WEST INDIES311, 193
AUSTRALIA289/9 decl, 207
West Indies won by 8 runs
CRR:4.07
Player Of The Match
Player Of The Match
OUT! Stumped. Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed, by Carey. A courageous knock from Sinclair comes to an end. West Indies have bowled out 311 runs on the board. Sinclair registered his debut fifty. Starc picked up four wickets to his name. Stay tuned for Australia's innings.
SIX! Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Hazlewood.
Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hazlewood.
Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Pat Cummins to Shamar Joseph. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, bottom edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Smith.
Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Labuschagne.
Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs.
Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Green.
Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Green.
Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.
Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
Pat Cummins to Shamar Joseph. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Hazlewood.
OUT! Run Out. Pat Cummins to Kemar Roach. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover, fielded by Labuschagne, by Head. Roach slips in the middle of the pitch and gives away his wicket.
Pat Cummins to Kemar Roach. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Pat Cummins to Kemar Roach. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Head.
Pat Cummins to Kevin Sinclair. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.
Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Head.
Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, mis-fielded by Carey.
Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Head.
OUT! Caught. Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away pulling, top edge, caught by Da Silva. Soft dismissal! Australia has declared 289 runs on the board, and they are still 22 runs behind. Khawaja played a brilliant knock of 75 runs, and Carey supported him with his 65 runs. Cummins played a lone warrior unbeaten knock of 64 runs. Alzarri Joseph bagged four wickets to his name. Do join us back in another few minutes for the second innings of West Indies.
FOUR! Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover and it was a no ball, fielded by Brathwaite.
Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Hodge.
Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed past fine leg for 4 runs.
Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by McKenzie.
Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to third man for 1 run, fielded by McKenzie.
Kemar Roach to Nathan Lyon. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Hodge.
Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Joseph.
Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
SIX! Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Kemar Roach to Pat Cummins. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, hit pad to silly point for no runs.
Kemar Roach to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Joseph.
Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Joseph.
Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
FOUR! Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Joseph.
Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 3 runs, fielded by McKenzie.
Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Wide Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins. Bouncer, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Da Silva.
Kevin Sinclair to Nathan Lyon. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, mis-timed to silly point for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Kevin Sinclair to Nathan Lyon. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by McKenzie.
Kevin Sinclair to Nathan Lyon. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Kevin Sinclair to Nathan Lyon. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, dropped catch by Chanderpaul, fielded by McKenzie. Tough chance goes down.
Kevin Sinclair to Pat Cummins. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Joseph.
FOUR! Kevin Sinclair to Pat Cummins. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Cummins reaches his fifty in style.
Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to point for 1 run, fielded by McKenzie.
Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Alzarri Joseph to Pat Cummins. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by McKenzie.
Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, to deep square leg for 3 runs, fielded by Sinclair.
No ball Mitchell Starc to Shamar Joseph. Yorker, middle stump on the front foot working, hit pad to point and it was a no ball, fielded by Head. Shamar Joseph is facing a serious problem, and as a result, he has decided to retire. West Indies are bowled out for 193 runs and they set a target of 216 for the hosts to chase. Australian bowlers performing exceptionally well after the Tea break. Hazlewood and Lyon were the standout bowlers, taking three wickets each. Join us back in a bit for the run chase.
Mitchell Starc to Shamar Joseph. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Shamar Joseph. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 2 runs, fielded by Head.
Mitchell Starc to Shamar Joseph. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Nathan Lyon to Kevin Sinclair. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Starc.
Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.
Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Green.
Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Green.
Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair. Length ball, to leg on the front foot working, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs.
Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.
FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.
Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Head.
Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Green.
Nathan Lyon to Shamar Joseph. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Green.
OUT! L.B.W. Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, hit pad. Easy decision for the umpire.
Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair. Short, to leg swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
Mitchell Starc to Kevin Sinclair. Length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Head.
Nathan Lyon to Kemar Roach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs.
OUT! Bowled. Shamar Joseph to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed. West Indies win the match by eight runs and draw the series 1-1. Smith stays unbeaten at the crease with 91 runs. An exceptional spell of bowling from Shamar Joseph who stumbles the Aussies with his seven wickets. One of the greatest Test victories for the West Indies. Shamar Joseph is adjudged as Player of the Match and Player of the Series.
Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Sinclair.
Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to long off for no runs, fielded by Brathwaite.
Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Greaves.
Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Alzarri Joseph to Josh Hazlewood. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Alzarri Joseph to Josh Hazlewood. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
No ball Alzarri Joseph to Josh Hazlewood. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to short leg and it was a no ball, fielded by Chanderpaul.
Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, inside edge to leg gully for 1 run, fielded by Da Silva.
Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for no runs, fielded by Sinclair.
SIX! Alzarri Joseph to Steve Smith. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.
Shamar Joseph to Josh Hazlewood. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Shamar Joseph to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Brathwaite.
Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Greaves.
Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for no runs, fielded by Sinclair.
Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
FOUR! Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
OUT! Caught. Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge, caught by Da Silva. Nicked and taken!
Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs, dropped catch by Joseph. Alzarri drops a golden opportunity.
Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Brathwaite.
FOUR! Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, inside edge past fine leg for 4 runs.
Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Chanderpaul.
Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Da Silva. That's Dinner on Day 4. A brilliant bowling performance by Shamar Joseph, who took six wickets in the first session, helped West Indies regain momentum. It's good to see Smith's resilience at the crease, despite losing his partners at regular intervals. He has scored a valuable 76 runs and is holding the fort for his team. The second session promises to be an exciting one, and we can't wait to see how it unfolds.
Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by McKenzie.
Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by McKenzie.
Shamar Joseph to Nathan Lyon. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Sinclair.
Shamar Joseph to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Brathwaite.
Shamar Joseph to Steve Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to silly mid on for 1 run, fielded by Joseph.