Australia posted a total of 286 all out on the first day of the second Test against the West Indies at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada. The solid partnership between Alex Carey and Beau Webster was key in lifting the visitors from early trouble.
Carey and Webster put together a crucial 112-run partnership for the sixth wicket, following Australia’s shaky start. Carey scored a confident 63 runs with one six and ten fours, while Webster played patiently, making 60 runs off 115 balls.
The West Indies bowlers, led by Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales, started strongly by picking early wickets. Joseph took four wickets for 61 runs, including key dismissals like Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja, putting pressure on Australia early in the game.
Despite losing quick wickets, Webster anchored the innings well and praised Carey for his aggressive batting. Webster admitted he was slightly disappointed not to push the team past 300 but expressed confidence in Australia’s bowling attack to defend the total.
The West Indies’ bowling strategy focused on pace, dropping their spinner for a fast-medium bowler to challenge Australia’s batsmen on a helpful pitch. This shift brought early success but Carey and Webster’s partnership helped stabilize the innings.
Looking ahead, Australia will rely on their strong bowling lineup to defend the total as the match progresses. The partnership between Carey and Webster has once again shown how crucial middle-order resilience is in this series against the West Indies.