• West Indies scored 266/8 against Australia on Day 1 of the second Test in Brisbane.

  • Joshua Da Silva and Kavem Hodge were the stars for West Indies with the bat.

Twitter reactions: Joshua Da Silva, Kavem Hodge lead West Indies fightback after Mitchell Starc’s early onslaught on Day 1 of Gabba Test – AUS vs WI 2024
Kavem Hodge, Joshua Da Silva and Mitchell Starc (Image Source: Twitter)

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In a captivating display on Day 1 of the pink-ball Test at the Gabba in Brisbane, a defiant 149-run partnership between Kavem Hodge (71) and Joshua Da Silva (79) for sixth wicket for the West Indies frustrated Australia. Despite a challenging afternoon for the West Indies’ top-order, the duo orchestrated a spirited fightback, guiding the visitors to stumps at 266/8. Da Silva and Hodge joined forces at a precarious 64/5, rescuing their team from the brink with determined batting.

Joshua Da Silva’s aggression and Kavem Hodge’s calculative response: A vital partnership

Da Silva, known for his aggressive approach, took the attack to the opposition, displaying positive intent from the outset. Responding with resilience, he scored at an impressive rate, even hitting two delightful boundaries off Pat Cummins. Following the pattern, Hodge capitalized on the momentum, sending a short delivery from Mitchell Starc into the stands. The pair’s partnership took West Indies past the 100 runs mark quickly.

Solid resolve and judgment despite Australia’s frustration

In the final session, as the pink ball softened and the pitch eased, Hodge and Da Silva showcased solid resolve and judgment, frustrating Australia’s bowlers. Cummins shuffled his bowling options in a quest for a breakthrough, even turning to Marnus Labuschagne, but the determined West Indian duo stood firm. Nathan Lyon, brought back into the attack, justified Cummins’ confidence by finally dismissing Da Silva via lbw. Starc followed up by removing Hodge, but Alzarri Joseph (32) and Kevin Sinclair (16) contributed valuable runs to secure West Indies beyond the 250-mark safely.

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Australia’s dominant start by Mitchell Starc

Earlier in the day, Australia, buoyed by their momentum from the opening Test, delivered a spectacular bowling display in Brisbane. Josh Hazlewood, the star from the previous Test, initiated the West Indies batting procession by dismissing skipper Kraigg Brathwaite. Despite the early setback, the visitors displayed resilience until Cummins dismantled Kirk McKenzie‘s resistance. Starc’s fiery three-wicket spell then rattled the West Indian top order, reducing them to 64/5 in the first session.

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