Follow the thrilling action as Australia takes on West Indies in the 1st Test with intense bowling and batting performances at Adelaide Oval!
In an epic battle at Adelaide Oval, Australia squared off against West Indies in the 1st Test match. The live updates showcased a nail-biting encounter as Steve Smith opened the batting for the first time, chasing West Indies' target of 188 runs. The Aussie quicks exploded, putting the Windies in a tough spot at 9-177, with Kemar Roach and Shemar Joseph showing resilience with a 44-run 10th-wicket stand. As the match unfolded, Cummins and Hazlewood applied early pressure, causing West Indies to struggle at 64-3 at lunch on the first day.
Moving into the second day, Australia continued the chase at 59-2, aiming to surpass West Indies' total of 188 runs. As the battle intensified, crucial moments unfolded with debutant Shamar Joseph impressing and Ian Smith sharing insights on the match. The action-packed encounter kept fans on the edge of their seats, with head-to-head contests and surprising tactics keeping the excitement alive.
In an unexpected turn of events, the match saw Smith and Labuschagne back in the pavilion, leaving Australia in control but with West Indies fighting back. As the series opener progressed, exciting plays and strategic moves kept the momentum going, setting the stage for an unpredictable outcome.
As the thrilling Test match unfolded, key highlights included Smith's opening debut, Australia's pursuit to lead the series, and the intense battle between the two cricket powerhouses. Fans eagerly awaited the final results to see which team would emerge victorious in this exciting clash at Adelaide Oval.
Over by over: Steve Smith is opening the batting for the first time as Australia chase West Indies' 188 at Adelaide Oval. Follow updates with Geoff Lemon.
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Captain Pat Cummins continued his strong form this Australian summer by taking two wickets in the opening session of the first test as the West Indies ...
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Australia were 59/2 at stumps. Australia were only 129 runs behind, but with key batsmen Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne back in the pavilion. | Cricket.
Steve Smith's first outing as a test opener did not go according to plan but Australia still looked in control of the series opener against West Indies.
Joseph further stamped his authority on the match with the ball in hand as he dismissed Smith, who joined Marnus Labuschagne as the two Australian batters to ...
The veteran commentator and Black Caps wicketkeeping great has been working with Fox Sports Australia during the summer having covered the Pakistan test series ...
Over by over: Australia start day two at 59-2 in pursuit of West Indies' first innings total of 188. Follow updates with Angus Fontaine.
24.1: Shamar Joseph to Usman Khawaja, No run. Score 69/3. BatsmanTravis Head 0(4b 0*4 0*6).
Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green return to the crease with Australia two wickets down and trailing by 129 runs in the first Test.
Australia will hope to overhaul the West Indies first innings total and establish a big lead on day two of the first Test at Adelaide Oval.
Travis Head was shaping as vital to the home side's hopes after West Indies made regular inroads.
Welcome to our live coverage of day two from Adelaide Oval, where Australia holds the wood over West Indies.