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Dominant Australia Seal Series Win with Thumping Victory Over West Indies
Ruthless Bowling Attack Powers Aussies to 133-Run Win in Grenada
Australia delivered a clinical performance on Day 4 of the second Test in Grenada, brushing aside the West Indies by 133 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Despite adding just 22 runs to their overnight total of 221/7, the visitors’ formidable pace attack, led by Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, crushed any hopes of a West Indian comeback on a deteriorating surface.
With this result, Australia not only maintained their perfect series record in the Caribbean in recent years but also underlined their bowling depth and tenacity in away conditions.
Australia’s Lower Order Adds Vital Runs
Australia resumed Day 4 at 221/7, hoping to stretch their lead beyond West Indies’ reach. However, Shamar Joseph made an immediate impact by dismissing skipper Pat Cummins off just the second ball of the morning. He followed it up by trapping Alex Carey lbw — the wicketkeeper had played a vital hand with a composed 63 in the first innings.
Alzarri Joseph wrapped up the innings soon after by knocking over Josh Hazlewood, ending Australia’s second dig at 243, leaving West Indies a target of 277 on a pitch with unpredictable bounce and variable pace.
Hazlewood and Starc Tear Through West Indies’ Top Order
The West Indies chase began in disastrous fashion. Josh Hazlewood struck with a sharp nip-backer to dismiss John Campbell lbw in the very first over. Fellow pacer Mitchell Starc made it 2 down in no time, as Keacy Carter edged one to Alex Carey behind the stumps.
Though Brandon King looked promising with three early boundaries, Beau Webster broke the brief resistance by removing captain Kraigg Brathwaite, pushing the hosts to 29/3. The situation worsened as Cummins produced a jaffa to send King’s off stump flying, reducing West Indies to 33/4 before the lunch interval.
Roston Chase and Shai Hope Try to Resist
Post-lunch, Shai Hope and Roston Chase attempted to revive the innings with attacking intent, stringing together a few boundaries to keep Australia momentarily at bay. But the Aussie pacers remained relentless. Hazlewood, after changing ends, broke the crucial stand by dismissing Hope.
When Chase fell just four overs later, West Indies’ hopes all but vanished, setting the stage for a swift end.
Lyon Cleans Up the Tail as West Indies Collapse
With the top order back in the pavilion, the West Indies tail attempted some resistance. Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, and Jayden Seales all cleared the ropes once each, momentarily entertaining the sparse Grenada crowd. But Nathan Lyon, brought on to clean up the tail, did precisely that.
He took all three remaining wickets in quick succession, ensuring West Indies were bowled out for a paltry 143 in just 34.5 overs, sealing a 133-run win for the visitors.
Key Performers and Match Summary
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Mitchell Starc: 3/24 in the second innings, broke the back of WI’s top order.
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Josh Hazlewood: Match-turning spells with both new and old ball, finishing with 2/19 in the second innings.
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Alex Carey: Consistent with the bat (63 in 1st innings) and solid behind the stumps.
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Nathan Lyon: Key in removing the tail, finishing with 3/41 in the second innings.
Brief Scores
Australia 286 (Alex Carey 63, Steve Smith 71; Alzarri Joseph 4/61) & 243 (Steve Smith 71; Shamar Joseph 4/66)
West Indies 253 (Brandon King 75; Nathan Lyon 3/75) & 143 (Roston Chase 34; Mitchell Starc 3/24)
Result: Australia won by 133 runs
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