Travis Head's Brilliant Ton And Josh Hazlewood's Superb Display Push West Indies Towards First Test Loss
Head's return to form was evident as he reached his century with a cracking cover drive, showcasing resilience after a lean patch against Pakistan.
In a riveting display of cricket, Travis Head's aggressive century and Josh Hazlewood's destructive bowling have left the West Indies teetering on the brink of defeat after two days in the first Test at Adelaide Oval. Head, the hometown hero, played a belligerent innings, smashing 119 runs in 134 balls, helping Australia secure a commanding 95-run lead after posting 283 in response to the West Indies' first innings of 188.
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At the end of the day's play, the West Indies found themselves in dire straits at 6-73, with Hazlewood wreaking havoc and claiming four wickets for just two runs in his initial 27 deliveries. Shamar Joseph, the West Indies' debutant, emerged as a revelation, taking 5-95 and becoming the 10th West Indian to achieve five or more wickets on Test debut.
Joseph's heroics, which included dismissing key Australian batsmen like Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne on day one, helped restrict the hosts. Despite a challenging batting pitch, only Head, Usman Khawaja (45), and Nathan Lyon (24) managed to cross the 15-run mark for Australia.
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Head's return to form was evident as he reached his century with a cracking cover drive, showcasing resilience after a lean patch against Pakistan. Hazlewood capitalized on the handy lead with a sensational opening spell, removing top-order West Indies batsmen with remarkable ease.
As the day concluded, the West Indies faced an uphill battle, and the thrilling contest is poised for an exciting conclusion in the upcoming sessions.
