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Australia showcased their dominance on the inaugural day of the first Test in the West Indies tour of Australia by skillfully dismantling the opposition’s batting lineup. Amidst a flurry of wickets, a moment that captured everyone’s attention was the dismissal of Kraigg Brathwaite by Pat Cummins. The Aussie skipper exhibited his bowling prowess with a delivery that blended skill and strategic brilliance, leaving spectators in awe.
Pat Cummins’ bowling masterclass sends Kraigg Braithwaite packing
The moment unfolded on the climactic delivery of the 14th over, orchestrated by Cummins. With strategic precision, the right-arm seamer unleashed a meticulously planned length ball, angling it astutely towards the stumps. Brathwaite, in response, moved onto the backfoot, attempting to defend with a straight bat to counter the subtle angle.
Yet, the red leather defied expectations, holding its line with unwavering determination, and collided with the top of the timber. The resounding impact echoed through the stadium as the Caribbean skipper’s stumps were shattered. As the bails dislodged, the jubilant Australians erupted into celebration, having successfully curtailed any significant damage inflicted by Brathwaite’s presence at the crease.
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Pat Cummins owns the top of off!
The Aussie captain bowls the Windies captain with a peach! 🍑 #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance | #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/3GbvbXR3wb
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 17, 2024
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West Indies fails to deliver with willow
West Indies got bundled out for 188 in the first innings as the Australian bowlers dominated. Kirk McKenzie showed resilience with a notable 50 off 94 balls at number 3, but the rest of the top-order struggled, none managing to exceed 13 runs. In a late flourish, the last-wicket pair of Kemar Roach and Shamar Joseph added a crucial 55 runs, extending the innings into the extra half-hour of the second session.
Joseph, the final batter to depart, contributed a commendable 36 runs off 41 balls, while Roach remained unbeaten on 17. Cummins and Josh Hazlewood both secured four wickets each for the hosts. Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon took one wicket each, collectively orchestrating a dominant performance to dismantle the visitors batting lineup.
