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The 2nd Test between West Indies and Australia at the National Cricket Stadium, St George’s, Grenada, has delivered a gripping contest of skill and resolve. As Day 3 drew to a close, Australia, having posted 286 in their first innings and 221/7 in their second, maintained a commanding 254-run lead over the hosts. The pitch, offering plenty for the bowlers, has ensured that every run is hard-earned and every wicket a potential turning point. Amidst the ebb and flow, the highlight of the day belonged to Shamar Joseph, whose peach of a delivery ended Travis Head’s resistance and gave West Indies a glimmer of hope.
Shamar Joseph’s magic ball shatters Travis Head’s stumps on Day 3 of the Grenada Test
Head, known for his counter-attacking flair, appeared set to shepherd Australia to an even stronger position. Batting on 39, Head had played with typical intent, but Joseph, operating from around the wicket, produced a delivery for the ages. Shortish and angled in from outside off, the ball nipped back and stayed a touch low. Head, caught on the back foot and attempting to cut, found only thin air as the ball skidded under his bat and crashed into the off stump.
The ‘death rattle’ left Head bewildered, his innings abruptly ended at a critical juncture for Australia. Joseph’s celebration was matched by the West Indies’ renewed belief, as the wicket reduced Australia to 212/7 and briefly opened the door for a late fightback.
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Shamar gets another wicket just before stumps! Head played all over it.#WIvAUS | #FullAhEnergy pic.twitter.com/IHC3ZUmxn3
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Cameron Green and Steve Smith power Australia to a commanding position against West Indies.
Day 3 was defined as much by the weather as by the cricket. Three separate rain interruptions and bad light restricted play to just 58.3 overs, but within those overs, the match ebbed and flowed. Australia, resuming at 12 for 2, were steadied by a 93-run partnership between Cameron Green (52) and Steven Smith (71), both showing composure on a surface increasingly difficult for batting. Smith, returning from injury, played with typical assurance before falling lbw to Justin Greaves, while Green’s maiden half-century at No. 3 underlined his growing maturity.
After tea, West Indies clawed back with regular wickets—Greaves removing both Smith and Beau Webster, before Joseph’s magic ball to Head. Alex Carey (26*) and Pat Cummins (4*) survived until stumps, with Australia’s lead swelling past 250, a daunting prospect for the hosts given the pitch’s variable bounce and the depth of Australia’s bowling attack. The last session belonged to the West Indies bowlers, who took three wickets for just 46 runs, but Australia’s position remains commanding as they eye a series sweep.
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