📍 Match Context: 3rd Test, Day-Night Encounter in Kingston – July 12–16, 2025
The pink-ball Test between West Indies and Australia began with high expectations but quickly turned into a day of bowling dominance. 15 wickets fell on Day 1, and by Stumps on Day 2, Australia had strengthened their grip on the Test, finishing on 99/6 in their second innings, leading by 181 runs overall.
🇦🇺 Australia 1st Innings: 225 All Out in 70.3 Overs
After winning the toss and opting to bat under the lights, Australia struggled to maintain partnerships.
🔝 Key Australian Batting Highlights
- Cameron Green – 46 (108): Anchored the innings early on.
- Steven Smith – 48 (66): Confident knock before falling short of a fifty.
- Pat Cummins – 24 (17): Quick-fire cameo at the end.
❌ Top Order Fails to Convert
- Usman Khawaja and Sam Konstas showed grit but couldn’t capitalize.
- The lower order fell quickly to West Indies' bowling brilliance.
🔥 West Indies Bowlers Shine
- Shamar Joseph – 4/33 (17.3 overs): Electrified the pink-ball session.
- Jayden Seales – 3/59
- Justin Greaves – 3/56
Extras: 16 (b 1, lb 7, nb 6, w 2)
Fall of wickets: 1-28 (Konstas), 2-68 (Khawaja), 3-129 (Green), 4-157 (Smith), 5-161 (Webster), 6-189 (Head), 7-198 (Carey), 8-199 (Starc), 9-216 (Cummins), 10-225 (Hazlewood)
🌙 West Indies 1st Innings: 143 All Out
The West Indies batters once again failed to deliver a solid innings. Their response to Australia's 225 fell short despite some resistance.
🏏 Batting Summary
- Most batters got starts but couldn’t convert.
- No half-centuries in the innings.
- Extras: TBD (update if known)
💥 Australia Bowlers Tighten the Grip
- Mitchell Starc, Hazlewood, Cummins, and Boland shared wickets and maintained immense pressure.
Fall of wickets: To be updated with full detail if available.
🇦🇺 Australia 2nd Innings: 99/6 at Stumps, Day 2
Batting under lights once again proved difficult. Australia, though in the lead, lost 6 wickets for under 100 runs.
⚠️ Key Points:
- West Indies bowlers made quick inroads again.
- Australia’s middle order collapsed.
- Lead stretched to 181 runs, but a precarious situation still.
Remaining wickets: 4 in hand with runs crucial on Day 3.
📈 Momentum Shift: What This Means
Australia are ahead but not fully safe. West Indies bowlers have shown they can trouble this Aussie lineup. The match is delicately poised.
- If Australia crosses 200+ lead, West Indies will be chasing 250+.
- Pitch is showing signs of wear.
- Pink ball continues to challenge batters.
💬 Expert Analysis
Former Aussie pacer Brett Lee commented:
"Shamar Joseph bowled like a lion, but Australia’s pace unit will love this surface under lights."
West Indies legend Curtly Ambrose added:
"The bowlers have done their job. It’s time for the batters to show some steel."
📊 Day 2 In Numbers
- Australia 1st Innings: 225
- West Indies 1st Innings: 143
- Australia 2nd Innings: 99/6
- Overall Lead: 181 runs
- Most impactful player: Shamar Joseph (8 wickets across both innings so far)
🙋 Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is Australia’s current lead?
A: Australia leads by 181 runs at Stumps on Day 2.Q2: What is the current score of Australia in the 2nd innings?
A: 99/6Q3: How many wickets did Shamar Joseph take in total?
A: 8 wickets across two innings (4 in each, so far)Q4: Can West Indies make a comeback?
A: Yes, if they bowl out Australia quickly on Day 3 and chase within 200.Q5: Where is the match being played?
A: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica.🏁 Final Thoughts
Day 2 saw another round of dramatic turns as both teams exchanged punches, but Australia remain ahead. The match hangs in the balance with Day 3 expected to provide crucial momentum shifts.
Will Australia’s lead be enough? Or can West Indies pull off a heroic chase?
📢 Stay with us for Day 3 action, full scoreboard updates, and tactical insights!