Australia beat West Indies by 159 runs in the first Test following a crushing loss in the WTC final.

Delhi: Australia defeated West Indies by 159 runs in the first Test match. In the final innings of the match, Josh Hazlewood took 5 wickets while bowling amazing and the West Indies team piled up chasing a target of 301 runs in 33.4 overs.

Shamar Joseph’s attempt failed

Shamar Joseph, who shone with the ball from the West Indies, also showed power with the bat. He scored 44 runs in 22 balls, but could not lead the team towards victory. The pitch was challenging for the batsmen from the beginning, and in the last innings, the Australian bowlers took full advantage of it.

Nathan Leone finished innings

After Hazelwood, Nathan Leone took two consecutive wickets at the end of the innings and completely destroyed the expectations of the West Indies. Australia kept this match completely under its control and registered a stunning victory.

Hazlewood’s confidence performance

Hazlewood said after the match that there was a bounce and uneven bounce in the pitch, which he redeemed with the right line-length. He said, “Just one place had to be bowled continuously and had to be patient. The atmosphere of the team is good and Test cricket is enjoying it.”

He also told that as soon as the West Indies took the second new ball, he felt something special. The balls were staying low and many times they were looking directly on stumps, which gave opportunities to be bold and LBW.

Mitchell Johnson’s criticism

Prior to the Test match, former fast bowler Mitchell Johnson criticized Hazlewood to pay more attention to the IPL than the Test. But with this performance, Hazlewood gave a befitting reply to his critics.

On the third day, he bowled brilliantly, dismissing John Campbell, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Casey Carte and Varcon and took 5 wickets in the Test for the 13th time.

Australia’s strong fielding

Shaya Hope was dismissed by Pat Cummins on a low bounce, while there Marnas labushen Has runout Alzari Joseph with a great direct hit. It became clear that Australia was better than the West Indies in every aspect of the game.

Head and webster partnership formed foundation

Australia laid the foundation of this victory with his strong batting. There was a century partnership between Travis Head (61) and Beau webster (63) which brought the team to a good position. The head was shocked by a fast ball from Shamar Joseph, which went out of his bat.

Carrie’s fiery innings

After this, Alex Carrie played a bang of 65 runs in which a magnificent six also went to the roof of the stadium. Although Shamar Joseph took 5 wickets while bowling brilliantly, he could not stop the lead of Australia.

Exciting picture of Test cricket

In this match, the real thrill of Test cricket was seen from morning defensive batting to rain of afternoon wickets. Australia showed why they are counted among the strongest Test teams in the world.

Next match from July 3

The second match of this three -match Test series will start from July 3, in which the West Indies will try to return while Australia would like to strengthen the lead.

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