In a jaw-dropping display of dominance, Australia annihilated the West Indies in just one session on Day 3, sealing a stunning 159-run victory in a Test match that exploded into life after two days of arm-wrestling.
The Aussies wrapped up West Indies’ second innings in just 34 overs, claiming all 10 wickets in a breathtaking demolition that left the home crowd in disbelief.
What should have been a hard-fought fourth-innings chase turned into a humiliating collapse for the West Indies, who crumbled from 47/1 to 86/8 before a minor 9th wicket resistance gave the scoreboard a hint of decency. In a session that will haunt Caribbean cricket for months, Australia’s “Big Three” – Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins – tore through the lineup with relentless pace, precision, and purpose. Hazlewood was nearly unplayable, exploiting the deteriorating pitch with devastating accuracy.
It was a collapse for the ages. Just when it looked like the West Indies had the upper hand – dismissing Australia for a modest 180 and then reducing them to 65/4 in the second innings – their dream turned into a nightmare. Sloppy fielding and misfired tactics proved costly. A total of seven dropped catches across both innings, including crucial lives to Khawaja and Head, handed Australia the breathing space they needed to launch their comeback.
Travis Head, Alex Carey, and Beau Webster seized the moment, rebuilding the innings with grit and aggression. Their counterattack turned the tide, while Australia’s lower order frustrated the West Indian bowlers with gutsy partnerships that pushed the lead beyond reach.
Credit must be given to the West Indies’ pace attack – particularly Shamar Joseph, who bagged nine wickets and showed why he’s a star in the making. Along with Seales, Alzarri Joseph, and Greaves, they posed consistent threats, but their efforts were undone by fielding blunders and a lack of batting temperament.
For Australia, this win is more than just a Test match victory – it’s a statement. Once again, the Aussies showed their ruthless mentality, learning from first-innings mistakes and striking back with clinical efficiency. This was Australia at its brutal best, and the West Indies had no answers.