Australia vs West Indies, 2nd Test, West Indies tour of Australia

Completed

West Indies tour of Australia, Completed

Australia

AUS

289/9d (53 ov) & 207/10 (50.5 ov)

West Indies

311/10 (108 ov) & 193/10 (72.3 ov)

West Indies won by 8 runs.

BATTERS	R	B	4S	6S	SR
Josh Hazlewood *	0	6	0	0	0.00
Steven Smith	91	146	9	1	62.33

BOWLERS	O	M	R	W	ECON
Shamar Joseph *	11.5	0	68	7	5.75
Alzarri Joseph	17	1	62	2	3.65

Current Partnership: 16 run (3 ov) | Last Wicket: Josh Hazlewood 0 (6) | Fall of Wicket: 207/10 (50.5 ov)

CRR: 4.07

Recent: w1•2•••11••6••1••4

Australia vs West Indies, Live Cricket Commentary

50 5 | 7.6

Josh Hazlewood b Shamar Joseph 0 (6) Shamar Joseph to Josh Hazlewood, no run, b Shamar Joseph, Bowled out !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Josh Hazlewood hangs in the crease and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.

50 4 | 7.6

Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, 1 run, Steven Smith hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed punch off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

50 3 | 7.6

Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Steven Smith hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

50 2 | 7.6

Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, 2 runs, Steven Smith hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.

50 1 | 7.6

Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Steven Smith hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.

End of over 50 (8 runs)

Josh Hazlewood 0 (5)

Steven Smith 88 (142)

Australia 204/9

Alzarri Joseph 17-1-62-2

Shamar Joseph 11-0-65-6

49 6 | 7.6

Alzarri Joseph to Josh Hazlewood, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the leg stump, Alzarri Joseph sends down a delivery outside the leg stump, and Josh Hazlewood hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

49 5 | 7.6

Alzarri Joseph to Josh Hazlewood, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, and Josh Hazlewood hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

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49 5 | 7.6

Alzarri Joseph to Josh Hazlewood, 1 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Josh Hazlewood hangs in the crease, displays his finesse with a beautifully timed defensive shot, umpire signals it a no ball, as Alzarri Joseph had overstepped.

49 4 | 7.6

Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, 1 run, Alzarri Joseph delivers fast ball at full length, Steven Smith hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the square leg, limits Steven Smith to just 1 run.

49 3 | 7.6

Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, and Steven Smith hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

49 2 | 7.6

Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Steven Smith hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward deep cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

49 1 | 7.6

Alzarri Joseph to Steven Smith, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Steven Smith hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers ramp shot sending it flying to the deep fine leg region for a remarkable Maximum!

End of over 49 (5 runs)

Josh Hazlewood 0 (2)

Steven Smith 81 (138)

Australia 196/9

Shamar Joseph 11-0-65-6

Alzarri Joseph 16-1-54-2

48 6 | 7.6

Shamar Joseph to Josh Hazlewood, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Shamar Joseph sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Josh Hazlewood hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

48 5 | 7.6

Shamar Joseph to Josh Hazlewood, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Josh Hazlewood hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

48 4 | 7.6

Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, 1 run, Steven Smith hangs in the crease and plays defensive shot off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.

48 3 | 7.6

Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Steven Smith hangs in the crease, dabs it towards deep fine leg, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

48 2 | 7.6

Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Steven Smith hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

48 1 | 7.6

Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Steven Smith hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 48 (4 runs)

Nathan Lyon 9 (20)

Steven Smith 76 (134)

Australia 191/9

Alzarri Joseph 16-1-54-2

Shamar Joseph 10-0-60-6

47 6 | 7.6

Nathan Lyon c J Da Silva b AS Joseph 9 (20) Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, no run, c J Da Silva b AS Joseph, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Nathan Lyon hangs in the crease to try a high-risk pull, edged!! and the ball finds safe hands of Joshua Da Silva, who makes no mistake in taking the catch, and Nathan Lyon is out.

47 5 | 7.6

Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Nathan Lyon hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

47 4 | 7.6

Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Nathan Lyon hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

47 3 | 7.6

Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, Four, Four !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps. Nathan Lyon hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

47 2 | 7.6

Alzarri Joseph to Nathan Lyon, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Nathan Lyon hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

47 1 | 7.6

End of over 47 (2 runs)

Steven Smith 76 (134)

Nathan Lyon 5 (14)

Australia 187/8

Shamar Joseph 10-0-60-6

Alzarri Joseph 15-1-50-1

46 6 | 7.6

Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Shamar Joseph sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and Steven Smith hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

46 5 | 7.6

Shamar Joseph to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Steven Smith hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

46 4 | 7.6

Date

Thursday, January 25, 2024 04:00

Venue

The Gabba, Brisbane

Toss

West Indies elected to bat

Umpires

Match Referee

Andy Pycroft(Zimbabwe)