St. George’s, July 4, 2025 – The second Test between Australia and the West Indies is shaping into an enthralling contest as both sides continue to exchange blows in a game filled with momentum shifts, gritty batting, and fiery spells.
At the close of Day 2 at the National Cricket Stadium, Australia found themselves at 12/2 in their second innings, leading by just 45 runs. The Test is finely balanced after a spirited fightback from the West Indies, who narrowed the first-innings deficit to a mere 33 runs before striking twice with the new ball to jolt Australia early in their reply.
The day began with the West Indies resuming their innings and making steady progress despite losing wickets. John Campbell once again failed to convert a promising start, falling in the 40s for the sixth time in his Test career. However, Brandon King and Roston Chase provided stability, guiding their team safely to lunch with a composed partnership that pushed the score past 100.
In the second session, Australia came out aggressive with the ball. Josh Hazlewood dismantled a budding stand right at the start, while Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon combined to claim three vital wickets, leaving West Indies teetering at 174/7. Brandon King stood tall with a well-crafted half-century before departing.
The final session, however, belonged to the West Indies. Shamar and Alzarri Joseph’s gritty 51-run ninth-wicket stand, followed by 16 more runs for the last wicket, brought the home side right back into the game. Their late resistance limited Australia’s lead and gave the hosts momentum heading into the crucial final overs.
Capitalizing on the shift, Jayden Seales bowled a fiery spell, dismissing both Australian openers and igniting hopes of a potential upset. Cameron Green and nightwatchman Nathan Lyon survived a tense passage of play to avoid further damage.
This second Test is proving to be a classic example of the drama and unpredictability of red-ball cricket. As both Australia and the West Indies head into Day 3, the stakes are higher than ever. One thing is certain: this Test is far from over.