WI vs AUS [WATCH]: Jaydon Seales’ unplayable delivery ends Josh Inglis’ short stay at the crease | Bridgetown Test, Day 2

The second innings on Day 2 at the Kensington Oval saw Australia looking to rebuild after early stumbles. With Travis Head at the crease and Josh Inglis (12) showing signs of settling in, the visitors eyed some stability. But Jayden Seales had other ideas. In a well-orchestrated spell filled with subtle variations, Seales struck a telling blow, ending Inglis’ uncertain knock of 12 with a delivery that outwitted both technique and judgment. It was a key moment that tilted the momentum further toward the hosts in this low-scoring encounter.

Josh Inglis’ innings cut short by a sensational delivery from Jayden Seales

Operating with relentless discipline from a slightly fuller length, Seales probed just outside the off-stump with a consistent channel that made the batters hesitant. On this particular delivery during the 22nd over, the seam stood up and jagged in subtly after pitching on a hard length. Inglis, perhaps anticipating another ball to hold its line or move away, made the critical error of shouldering arms far too early. The decision to leave was premature and misjudged, especially against a bowler who had already been bending the ball into the right-handers. The ball nipped back sharply off the seam and kept a fraction low, a classic setup that had Inglis completely misread the trajectory. It thudded into the top of off stump with surgical precision, sending the bails cartwheeling.

What made the dismissal more damning was that Inglis showed no urgency in adjusting, his front foot barely moved across, his bat remained high, and his head was static. It echoed the dismissal of Brandon King on Day 1, a similarly poor judgment that cost his side dearly. Seales, with arms aloft and a roar of celebration, knew this wicket wasn’t just about the delivery, it was the reward for intelligent persistence.

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WI vs AUS: Gritty Test battle unfolds in Bridgetown as bowlers dominate Day 2

Day 2 of the first Test between West Indies and Australia at Kensington Oval was another gripping chapter in a low-scoring contest, with both sides trading blows in a tense battle dominated by seamers. After being bowled out for 180 on Day 1, Australia struck back swiftly through Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood to dismiss West Indies for 190, gaining a slender 10-run first-innings lead. Roston Chase (44) and Shai Hope (48) added a vital 67-run partnership that helped the hosts recover from 53/4, but late strikes from Beau Webster and Nathan Lyon curtailed any lower-order flourish.

In their second innings, Australia struggled once more against the lively West Indies pace trio, slipping to 92/4 at stumps. Shamar Joseph and Seales continued their hostile form, while Alzarri Joseph and Greaves chipped in with timely scalps. Despite losing Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green and Inglis cheaply, the visitors found some resistance through Head (13) and Webster (19), who ensured no further damage before close. With Australia holding an 82-run lead but only six wickets in hand, the Test hangs in delicate balance heading into Day 3.

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