Second test between West Indies and Australia At the National Cricket Stadium, St. George, Granada has given high plays and shifting focps. after Australia Posted a competitor 286 in his first innings, West indies Found himself under initial pressure on day 2, saving only by batting composed John Campbell And entrepreneurs Brandon kingBy stumps, the hosts not only shut down the difference, but also placed Australia on the back leg, which established a tentalizing competition for the coming days.
John Campbell’s Composite and Brandon Kings Command On Day 2
The West Indies response for Australia’s first innings began. Kritag brathawaitePlaying his 100th exam, fell to a duck, and Casey Katy Soon, the hosts left at 40/2. Between the early tremors, Campbell played with flow and intentions, stroked 40 from 52 balls, including five boundaries and a six. His aggressive approach helped the West Indies overcome the initial attack and ticking the scoreboard.
Campbell’s dismissal, caught by Michel Starc Close Bu WebsterBring the king to the crease at an uncertain 64/3. King, only in his second test, displayed maturity beyond his years. He sewed an important 47 run stand with the first captain Roaston chaseAfter guiding the West Indies. After Chase left, the king found another competent companion Shai HopeAnd together they added 57 runs, Raja reached his young Test half -century in style. The innings of 75 runs off 108 balls, with eight fours and three sixes, was the backbone of the West Indies fightback.
The king’s knock was not just about existence; It was about seizing speed. When needed, he retaliated and showed patience against an investigation Australian attack. Even after his dismissal at 169/6, the lower order managed to score important runs, inspired by his flexibility. Contribution to Alzari Joseph (2 and) and Shamar Joseph (29) helped the West Indies reach 253, which was scoring just 33 runs.
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A C-So-So Battle puts Australia under pressure in the Grenada Test
Day 2 was for his patience for the West Indies and his perseverance for Australia. The morning saw the bowlers of the visitors-Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, And Nathan Leone-West indies lineup away. But every time Australia felt a collapse, a Western Indian batsman, under the leadership of the king, was firm. Lower-order resistance was particularly important, Alzari and Shamar added 51 runs for the eighth wicket, disappointed Australians and reduced the deficit.
With a lead of only 33 runs, Australia’s openers faced a difficult 35 -minute season before the stump. Seal made it a bad dream for visitors, bowling Sam Contas Got more stuck for a duck in the first over Usman Khwaja Lbw for 2. Cameron Green And Knightwatchman Leone barely survived the stump, as Australia ended at 12/2 at day 2, leading to just 45 runs.
Seal furious mantra (2–5 in 3 overs) and the tireless pressure of the West Indies bowlers left Australia again, their top orders were exposed and the match was finely balanced. The enthusiastic return of the hosts anchored by Campbell and King has made a thrilling finish, as both teams have seen a decisive advantage in this important test.
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