AUS vs WI 2 Day4: As the best side in the globe focused on a triumph to wrap up the series, Scott Boland took three wickets in one over to expose a frightened West Indies on 38-4 and suffering a crushing loss in the 2nd Test on Saturday. Australia subsequently called time at 199-6 in their 2nd session of the pink-ball match in Adelaide after the opponents were bowled for 214 on day 3 in response to the Australian’s 511-7 declared. The Caribbean team was left requiring 497 to triumph, but they capitulated pathetically in front of the lights to Boland’s form and length, who was filling in for an ailing Pat Cummins.
He dismissed Kraigg Brathwaite, Shamarh Brooks, and Jermaine Blackwood in six scorching deliveries without giving up a run (two were caught, and one was given away by leg before wicket), shattering West Indian aspirations.
AUS vs WI 2 Day4: Nathan Lyon’s 450th test wicket
AUS vs WI 2 Day4: Early on day four of the 2nd Test in Adelaide, Nathan Lyon took his 450th Test wicket as the kangaroos finished off a 419-run thumping above a discouraged West Indies.
After Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath, Lyon had become the 3rd Australian bowler to accomplish the milestone by clean bowled Alzarri Joseph to end Australia’s resounding 2-0 series sweep in the Frank Worrell Trophy.
West Indies’ second-innings score of 77 was their worst result so far vs Australia, and it was their largest win margin over them.
After winning the 1st Test in Perth by 164 runs, a merciless Australia attack ripped past a struggling West Indies to secure triumph 30 min past the supper break.
AUS vs WI 2 Day4: Boland’s Destruction with the ball
Australia increased the number of day-night Tests they have won without losing to 11, with seven of those games taking place at Adelaide Oval. West Indies, on the other hand, put up barely of a fight in a lackluster effort to round up a dismal series—their first versus Australia since 2015–16.
After returning pacer Scott Boland destroyed the West Indies batting order under the lights on day 3, leaving them at a hopeless 38 for 4, Devon Thomas and Jason Holder attempted to delay the unavoidable. The fast Mitchell Starc striking the pads of Thomas put them under significant stress from Australia’s precise pace bowlers, but a review affirmed the not-out verdict.
AUS vs WI 2 Day4: Starc removes Holder to achieve 296 test wickets
AUS vs WI 2 Day4: Thomas got caught behind after glaring at a larger delivery. And it was merely a matter of moments before an inquisitive Starc eliminated him. After displaying tenacity with the batting and shockingly getting two victims with his useful seamers. Rookie Thomas—a backup wicketkeeper in the team—had a lackluster performance to his innings.
Holder put up a defensive line of 11 off 61 balls to keep West Indies’ tenuous hope of finishing the innings alive. However, he had limited success facing a scorching Starc. Who bowled a flawless inswinger to remove the off stump and advance to 296 Test casualties.
Prior to the intermission for drinks, Lyon entered the assault in search of his 450th wicket. When Travis Head made a quick one-handed catch at leg slip. The spin bowler assumed he had it since the delivery skipped Joshua Da Silva’s bat. However, Lyon would soon celebrate his achievement.
Australian bowlers win it for their team
When wicketkeeper Alex Carey made a spectacular juggling grab while up at the stumps. Pace bowler Michael Neser also added Roston Chase to his list of victims.
Later in the over, Neser caught Da Silva after Carey made another excellent catch—his fifth of the innings. To end West Indies‘ suffering, Neser and Carey later removed Marquino Mindley.
Exceptional contributions by stingy seamers Neser and Boland. Who teamed for eight wickets in the contest’s first Test since the Ashes last summer. He underlined Australia’s versatility of pace bowlers.
Stand-in captain Steven Smith successfully won a key toss. And decided to bowl on a wicket that was favorable to bat, setting up Australia’s significant triumph. Marnus Labuschagne and hometown hero Head, who both made significant hundreds. Put up a 297-run fourth-wicket stand during Australia’s record-breaking first session of 511 for 7.
Chanderpaul’s lone effort couldn’t do it for his side
On a ground with tennis ball-like bounce and sporadic motion, a second-string West Indies attempt struggled to bother Australia’s batting.
Their injuries and illnesses problems became worse. As rookie quick Mindley collapsed with a hamstring strain after only two overs on day one. He had just arrived in Adelaide from the Caribbean, 48 overs prior the game, and it was heartbreaking for him.
With their batting lineup overpowering the sluggish West Indies bowlers, Australia declared in each of their 4 innings. Performer of the series Labuschagne led the way with 502 runs and three hundred.
Naturally, West Indies had few positive aspects. But opening batsman Tagenarine Chanderpaul, the son of the renowned hitter Shivnarine, was their lone bright side. He withstood Australia’s assault with 160 runs at a 40-run average.
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