Australia regain initiative as West Indies dismissed for 190

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"Australia’s Bowlers Dismiss West Indies for 190 to Regain Initiative in First Test"

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In a gripping first Test match at Bridgetown, Australia’s bowlers showcased their skill by dismissing the West Indies for a total of 190 runs, regaining the initiative after a challenging morning session. Despite the hosts achieving a narrow 10-run lead in the first innings, their performance was marred by two contentious dismissals involving key players, captain Roston Chase and Shai Hope. These two batsmen had formed a crucial partnership, contributing significantly with a sixth-wicket stand of 67 runs, and seemed poised to position the Windies for a solid first-innings advantage as they headed into lunch at 5-135. However, the dismissal of Chase, who was convinced he had edged the ball before being adjudged lbw by Pat Cummins, proved to be a turning point. His departure at 44 runs left the West Indies reeling as they lost momentum in their innings.

The situation worsened for the West Indies when Shai Hope, playing in his first Test match in over four years, was caught out by a remarkable one-handed catch from wicketkeeper Alex Carey. Initially looking secure at 48 runs, Hope’s dismissal was controversial as replays suggested the ball may have touched the ground before being caught. Following these pivotal moments, the West Indies struggled to maintain their composure, ultimately relying on lower-order batsman Alzarri Joseph to push their score marginally ahead with an unbeaten 23 runs. Australia capitalized on the West Indies’ misfortunes in the afternoon session, taking five wickets for just 55 runs, with Beau Webster impressing with figures of 2-20. The bowling trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins also contributed significantly, ensuring that Nathan Lyon claimed the final wicket of the innings, as the West Indies were left with a slender lead that would prove insufficient in the context of the match.

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Source URL: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jun/26/australia-regain-initiative-as-west-indies-dismissed-for-190

Australia’s bowlers have hit back after a poor morning session to bowl out West Indies for 190 and regain the initiative in an absorbing and fluctuating first Test at Bridgetown.

But while the hosts grabbed a 10-run first-innings lead, they were again left unimpressed by two controversial dismissals of their key batters, captain Roston Chase and white-ball skipper Shai Hope, which may have tipped the game in Australia’s favour.

The two captains had proved the visitors’ biggest obstacle as they put on 67 for the sixth wicket and didn’t look in any great trouble as the Windies threatened to take a decent first-innings advantage, going to lunch at 5-135.

But Chase looked hugely frustrated early in the afternoon session when he was given out lbw to Cummins, convinced that he’d got an inside edge before the ball thudded into the pads.

The Ultraedge review gave no clear evidence one way or another, and the disgruntled captain had to depart for 44 off 108 balls.

Hope, back in his first Test for more than four years, had moved fairly trouble-free on to 48 off 91 balls when his inside edge off Beau Webster produced a brilliant one-handed diving catch from Alex Carey, only for the review to show that the ball may have touched the ground as the keeper thumped against the turf.

The third umpire, though, gave Carey the benefit of the doubt.

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With their two key men gone, the West Indies were left simply hoping to battle their way to any first-innings lead, however slender, and paceman Alzarri Joseph did his bit to get them there, smacking an unbeaten 23 off 20 balls to put them marginally ahead.

But after they had only managed to grab a single wicket in the morning – Brandon King (26) shouldering arms and getting bowled by Josh Hazlewood – Australia gleaned five wickets fell in the second session for just 55 with Webster proving impressive in his six overs, finding pace, movement and bounce as he took 2-20.

The familiar triumvirate of Mitchell Starc (3-65), Hazlewood (2-34) and Cummins (2-34) all chipped in, while Nathan Lyon grabbed the final wicket of the innings, tempting Jayden Seales to slog one straight down Webster’s throat in the deep.

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Source: The Guardian