Australia wrapped up a commanding 133-run victory against West Indies in the second Test at the National Cricket Stadium, sealing a 2-0 series win in style. Powered by gritty half-centuries from Steve Smith and Cameron Green, and an inspired bowling performance from the pace trio of Starc, Lyon, and Hazlewood, the visitors outplayed the hosts in all departments.
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| Australia win Series with 133-Run |
📊 Match Summary:
Australia 1st Innings: 286 all out
West Indies 1st Innings: 253 all out
Australia 2nd Innings: 243 all out (Smith 71, Green 52)
West Indies 2nd Innings: 143 all out (Starc 3/24, Lyon
🔥 Key Highlights:
Smith-Green Stand Saves Australia: After a top-order collapse at 3-28, Steve Smith (71 off 119) and Cameron Green (52 off 123) stabilized the innings on Day 3, setting up a defendable lead.
Starc Shines with the Ball: Mitchell Starc led the charge with the ball, picking up 3 crucial wickets, while Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood chipped in with 3 and 2 wickets respectively.
Shamar Joseph’s Breakthrough Spell: Despite West Indies’ struggles, Shamar Joseph impressed with 4 wickets in Australia’s second innings.
Windies Collapse: Chasing 277, West Indies collapsed under pressure, bowled out for 143 in just 34.3 overs.
🧠 Tactical Brilliance:
Australia’s Depth Pays Off: The decision to promote Green to No. 3 paid dividends, as his composed innings helped rebuild the innings.
Bowling Rotation on Point: Australia’s quicks maintained relentless pressure, supported by Lyon’s consistency in the fourth innings.
West Indies Missed Opportunities: Though the hosts showed flashes of resistance, they were unable to convert early momentum into long-term stability.
🏆 Series Sealed:
With this win, Australia clinched the series 2-0, extending their unbeaten run in the Caribbean and demonstrating depth, composure, and adaptability under testing conditions.
