On day three of the second test match at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia, the West Indies find themselves in a challenging position as Australia takes command.
The hosts need a further 156 runs with 8 wickets in hand against a West Indies team that is missing Shamar Joseph due to injury.
The West Indies senior men’s side resumed day three on 13 for 1 but struggled against Australia’s quick bowlers and Nathan Lyon, finishing on 193 in 72.3 overs.
This performance fell short of their first-innings fight, where they scored 311.
Kirk Mackenzie led the West Indies with 41 runs from 50 balls, including 5 fours.
Other contributions came from Alick Athanaze (35), Kavem Hodge (9), and Justin Greaves (33), setting up a 216-run lead for the men in maroon.
Australia’s Josh Hazlewood claimed 3 for 23, while Nathan Lyon’s off-breaks secured 3 for 42.
However, the West Indies suffered a significant blow when Mitchell Starc delivered a yorker that forced Shamar Joseph to retire hurt, leaving the team without one of its key bowlers for the remainder of the match.
Alzarri Joseph, another frontline bowler for the West Indies, expressed hope that Joseph’s injury is not too serious but emphasized the team’s commitment to the ongoing challenge.
In their second innings, Australia faced resistance from the West Indies bowlers, with Alzarri Joseph dismissing Usman Khawaja and Greaves removing Marnus Labuschagne for 5.
At stumps, Steve Smith was at the crease on 33, and Cameron Green was on 9, pursuing a further 156 runs for victory against a determined West Indies side seeking their first win down under in years.