Australia Produced a major all-round performance to crush West indies 159 runs in Inauguration test of two-match chainOne day that began strongly under control with Australia, the hosts wrapped the victory in dramatic fashion, excluding the West Indies in the last session at day 3 in Adelaide. With this comprehensive result, Australia now carries the series 1–0.
Josh Hazlewood runs a riot in the final season
Set a steep goal of 301, the West Indies briefly showed signs of resistance Josh hazalwoodTireless mantras through his batting order. After a solid start that took him to 47/1, visitors stuck brilliantly. Hazelwood claimed 5 for 43, destroying the middle order with accuracy. His skull included dangerous Casey Katy, Brandon KingAnd West Indies captain Roaston chase– Falling in quick succession.
Despite the late fireworks burst Shamar JosephThose who hit two demons sixes in 22-genders 44, the result was never in doubt. Hazlewood was complementary to five wickets race Nathan LeoneWho took the last two wickets in the disappearing light to seal the result.
Australia’s second innings increased under the leadership of Travis Head
Earlier in the day, Australia resumed its second innings at 92 for 4 and laid a concrete foundation, thank you Travis Head ‘S Gritti 61. Head, who also made fifty in the first innings, anchored the innings and formed a significant 102 -run partnership Bu WebsterThe pair effectively retaliated, disappointing the West Indies bowlers.
Webster pasted a fluent 63, while wicketkeeper Alex Carrie The game was taken away from visitors with a fast 75-ball 65. His joint efforts pushed Australia to a total of 310, causing a mammath to chase a fourth regime.
Joseph was once again a standout bowler for the West Indies, picking 5 for 87 and was with ten wickets in the match. However, his brave personal efforts were not supported by the rest of the bowling unit or batting line-up, which stumbled under pressure. Joseph also impressed with the bat, briefly revived the hopes of the West Indies with an entertaining cameo. But a mixture of bad shot selection and disciplined bowling from Australia ensures that tourists never got closer to the target.
As soon as the day passed near its end, Australia opted for an additional 30 minutes to push to win. Substitute fielder Maarnas labaschen Produced a luxurious direct hit to run out Alzari JosephAfter which Hazelwood and Leon rapidly eliminated the tail. The West Indies were excluded for 141, leading to a major win for Australia for two days.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Thank you for standing when this lead matters.
#Wivaus pic.twitter.com/yogp6ghs4F
– Lachy (@Lachy_Stele) 27 June, 2025
Josh Hazelwood made West Indies vs. five wickets halls.pic.twitter.com/ilft9ule5c
– Mufadal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 28, 2025
Never cried for rest
Josh is a true goat #WIVSAOUS #hazlewood pic.twitter.com/2MWQJ693AW– విరాటుడు (@gatlified1) June 28, 2025
– 74 Test matches.
– 288* wickets.
– 24.34 average.
– 2.77 Economy.
– 13 five wickets Houles.
– 11 four wickets Houles.Josh Hazelwood – What is he bowler. pic.twitter.com/edjwbvnfu9
– Tanuj (@imtanujsingh) 27 June, 2025
Travis Head Emos are the best Australian left -handed batsman in the last 15 years. They have influenced all 3 formats and all situations. He has stepped into his team when it really matters and it is the identity of a great player. pic.twitter.com/Picwgxmeao
– Troll Cricket Unlimited (@Tunlimedd) June 28, 2025
Ash, Jadeja and Stokes have 106, 81, 112 games 10 Mom Awards
Travis Head receives her 10th mother award in about half of the games, just 58 matches. pic.twitter.com/R6MHPNGWON
– Cric gold (@cricsgoldy) 27 June, 2025
First innings – 59 (78)
Second innings – 61 (95)When it becomes difficult, Travis Head is going to Australia, a champion in all formats in this generation 🫡 pic.twitter.com/ou9frvok98
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) 27 June, 2025
An reminder who has been the most important batsman in this era of Australian Test cricket
– Bharat Sundarson (@Beastieboy07) 27 June, 2025
Travis Head again rescued another knocking in initially …
Statistically, the largest match winner of this decade; The only player with more than 5 players match awards in this decade test. He has 9 GA in just 42 matches since 2020! https://t.co/fs0Zbrs1ks pic.twitter.com/6ugryysqxk– Abhishek AB (@absay_ek) June 28, 2025
It has become difficult to score fifty in this pitch. So my man decided to do it twice.
Do not leave enough adjectives in the English dictionary to describe Travis Head. https://t.co/0lbetgnqnu pic.twitter.com/l3mqiqycok
– Rafi (@rafi4999) 27 June, 2025
A devastating five -over spell from Josh Hazlewood!
His figures from the end of Joel Garner: 5-3-5-4 👏 #Wivaus pic.twitter.com/cklzen59yu
– Cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) 27 June, 2025
Fast bowler in WTC carry the highest 5 wickets
11 – Jaspreet Bumrah (68 In) 🇮🇳
10 – Pat Cummins (92 Sarai) 🇦🇺
8 – Kagiso Rabada (61 In) 🇿🇦
7* – Josh Hazelwood (57 Sarai) 🇦🇺
6 – Tim Southee (73 Sarai) 🇳🇿 pic.twitter.com/ok4u8izsyz– All cricket records (@Cric_records45) June 28, 2025