Ian Healy laid down the challenge to Shamar Joseph in the lead up to the first Test between Australia and the West Indies earlier than the younger star delivered as 14 wickets fell on day one.
Joseph, who made his title in Australia in the course of the 2024 sequence, had Australia reeling at 2-14 early, eradicating Sam Konstas (3) and Cam Inexperienced (3).
Pat Cummins received the toss at Kensington Oval and elected to bat however could have regretted that when Jayden Seales claimed the third wicket of Josh Inglis (5) at 3-22.
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Travis Head and Usman Khawaja led a fightback, combining for partnership of 89 runs.
However Khawaja grew to become Joseph’s third sufferer when he was gone for 47.
Shamar Joseph celebrates for the West Indies. AP
By tea, Australia was 6-138 with Beau Webster skittled by Joseph for 11 whereas Alex Carey’s dismissal for 8 introduced in regards to the finish of the session.
When play resumed, Travis Head’s half-century was short-lived as Justin Greaves despatched him packing for 59. Mitchell Starc adopted, caught at slip for a duck off Seales’ bowling.
That left the Aussies 8-143.
“They’re up and in regards to the Windies,” Greg Blewett stated on Fox’s protection.
Pat Cummins helped the tail wag on his personal with 28 earlier than he hit the ball to Kraigg Brathwaite at mid-off and introduced Josh Hazlewood to the crease.
Hazlewood (4) was the final to be dismissed, with Australia bowled out for 180. Seales completed with 5-60.
In reply, the West Indies struggled with the bat, ending the day 4-57.
Starc grabbed the primary two wickets, dismissing Kraigg Brathwaite (4) and John Campbell (7).
Mitchell Starc celebrates a wicket. AP
Cummins had Keacy Carty (20) caught behind at 3-52 earlier than nightwatchman Jomel Warrican. He lasted two balls and was bowled by Hazlewood.
Brandon King completed not out on 23 whereas captain Roston Chase is on 1.
Day two begins at midnight Thursday AEST.
