After remembering the first test against West indies Due to finger injury during WTC 2025 Final against South Africa, Steve Smith Made your much awaited return AustraliaPlaying XI in Granada. However, his return was short -lived. Facing the attack of the West Indies, Smith managed just six balls before falling Alzari JosephQuickly with Australia, Smith’s dismissal added to top-order crises, leaving visitors in deep trouble at a test day 1 surface at 50/3.
Aljari Joseph removed Steve Smith with a short-ball trap as the West Indies Roar Back
Joseph produced a well -directed little ball, steaming with confidence after an early success, which was also a trap to ignore Steve Smith. Dug out from outside, there was enough grip from the surface to hold the delivery slightly above. Smith was eager to make himself vocal, looked at it to send it to mid-wicket, but the bridge was quick. The ball caught the top edge of his bat and put balloons in the Caribbean Akash. Posted in fine leg, Anderson Philip had to remain calm under pressure, and he did this.
Establishing a wave of celebration among the West Indies players, he completely completed the catch in front of his face, tracking a wave of celebration. Smith, blinded, shook his head as he came back, knowing that he had given a chance to stabilize the innings. For Alzari, it was a moment of moment, two wickets in a fiery magic, both bouncing and exploiting uncertainty. The dismissal not only derailed Australia’s top-order expectations, but also indicated that the West Indies Pace Unit was to determine the conditions here. Smith’s early departure added Australia concerns, taking shapes as a bowler-chartered test, with the hosts energetic and converted, with energetic and crowds.
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Australia’s decision to bat first on the surface of a vibrant Granada quickly turned into a test as the West Indies reduced the visitors to 93/4 in 1 day lunch. Sam Contas And Usman Khwaja Finding some rhythm quickly, but Joseph’s fierce burst speed changed rapidly. Khwaja was trapped by Joseph, and only after four balls, Contas left behind Anderson philipTiggering a mini-span.
Returning from the injury, Smith, a major setback for Joseph, lasted only six delivery before falling to a wrong bridge for Joseph. Cameron Green Showed some resistance with a sharp 26, but Jayden sealThe late strike inspired him to slip just before the break. Four wickets below and only 93 on board in 23 overs, West Indies’ Pace Quartet, led by Joseph and supported by Philip and Seal, ensured their captain. Roston Chase ‘The decision of the first area was completely appropriate. The Windies bowlers continuously removed the seam movement and bounce, keeping the batsmen temporary. Travis heads remain at the crease, but Australia will need a strong low-order rally to avoid admitting an initial profit to a fire-up home side on a supporting pitch.
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