Within the day-night second Take a look at towards world champions Australia, West Indies put up a resilient efficiency with bowlers Alzarri Joseph and Kemar Roach main the best way, incomes their staff a slender first-innings lead.
Alzarri Joseph emerged as the highest bowler, taking 4 wickets for 84 runs from 14 overs, whereas Kemar Roach contributed with three wickets for 47 runs from 11 overs.
Australia declared their innings at 289 for 9, conceding a first-innings lead of twenty-two to West Indies.
West Indies have been bowled out for 311 of their first innings, with newcomer Kevin Sinclair making a worthwhile contribution of fifty runs.
Finish of day’s play
On the finish of the second day’s play on Friday, West Indies have been 13 for one of their second innings, with an general lead of 35 runs.
West Indies path 1-0 within the two-Take a look at collection, having misplaced the primary Take a look at to Australia in Adelaide by 10 wickets.
Roach expressed confidence in West Indies’ efficiency and their need to win their first Take a look at towards Australia in almost three many years.
He dismissed makeshift opener Steve Smith for six, and Alzarri Joseph obtained Marnus Labuschagne for 3, lowering Australia to 11 for 2. Roach later claimed the wickets of Cameron Inexperienced and Travis Head in fast succession earlier than dinner.
Resistance from Australia
Australia’s Usman Khawaja put up a robust battle with a high rating of 75. Wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey and captain Pat Cummins additionally contributed considerably.
Through the remaining half-hour earlier than tea, Shamar Joseph dismissed Alex Carey, and Alzarri Joseph obtained Mitchell Starc, leaving Australia struggling at 161 for seven.
Khawaja and captain Pat Cummins placed on 81 runs for the eighth wicket, lowering the deficit to below 100 runs.
