Australia’s bowlers sealed a comprehensive 133-run victory in the second Test against West Indies yesterday at the Grenada National Cricket Stadium with a day to spare, clinching the series in the process.
Australia dismissed West Indies for 143 in 34.3 overs on day four to take an insurmountable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series.
On Saturday, half-centuries by Steve Smith and Cameron Green had helped to put Australia back in charge after the visitors lost early wickets in their second innings.
Resuming yesterday on 221 for seven — with a lead of 254 runs — Australia struggled and were all out for 243, setting West Indies a winning target of 277. Shamar Joseph finished with the best figures for the West Indies of four for 66.
When the Windies began their pursuit of their challenging target on a pitch increasingly difficult for batting, they were quickly in trouble at 33 for four. They never recovered, despite captain Roston Chase top scoring with 34 and Joseph lashing 24 that included three sixes.
Pacer Mitchell Starc finished with three for 24.
The third Test starts Saturday in Kingston, Jamaica. It will be a day/night affair.
Summarised scores:
AUSTRALIA 286 & 243, 71.3 overs (Steven Smith 71, Cameron Green 52, Travis Head 39, Alex Carey 30; Shamar Joseph 4/66, Justin Greaves 2/22, Jayden Seales 2/29, Alzarri Joseph 2/52).
Vs WEST INDIES 253 & 143, 34.3 overs (Roston Chase 34, Shamar Joseph 24; Mitchell Starc 3/24, Nathan Lyon 3/42, Josh Hazlewood 2/33).
---Australia won by 133 runs.
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