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Australia Rout West Indies in Barbados to Seal 1-0 Test Series Lead

The series moves to Grenada on July 4 with West Indies under pressure to remedy batting and fielding lapses.

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Josh Hazlewood fifer seals crushing win for Australia against Windies

Overview

  • Josh Hazlewood claimed five for 43 in the second innings by exploiting cracks in a deteriorating Kensington Oval pitch to dismantle the West Indies lineup.
  • Nathan Lyon took the final two wickets in consecutive deliveries to wrap up the match inside three days.
  • Beau Webster (63) and Travis Head (61) combined for a 102-run partnership to help Australia post 310 in the second innings.
  • Alex Carey’s enterprising 65, highlighted by a six onto the stadium roof, helped Australia set a 301-run target.
  • West Indies were dismissed for 141 while chasing 301 and now face scrutiny over batting collapses and dropped catches ahead of the Grenada Test.