day 1 Second test between West Indies and Australia A moment of pure cricket theater was given at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada. Australia, after being selected to bat, got into an early trouble before a controversial and brilliant dismissal, which increased the pace in the way of the hosts. Shai HopeTo remove one-hand, low catch Travis Head The day’s defined highlight for 29 became a stressful review with a close decision of the third umpire in favor of the West Indies. The incident ruled the debate about umpiring after a series of controversial calls in the previous test, which establishes the platform for another dramatic competition in Caribbean.
Shay Hope Pulps a blinder to dismiss the hoping travis head
In the 27th over, reeling for 5 at 110 with Australia, Shamar Joseph Gave a small, emerging ball which forced the head into a strange turn. The ball grabbed the lead and flew to the left side of Hope, where the wicketkeeper removed a single glove to complete a notable, inch-abev-turf catch.
On-field umpire, uncertain, if the tech was clean, sent it up. After careful review, the third umpire ruled in favor of the fielding side, confirming that Hope’s fingers were under the ball. The Australians, especially the head, looked at least from confident, but the decision stood by marking a rare moment of fate for the West Indies after a controversial call against him in the last match. The dismissal was not only a technical victory, but a psychological boost for the domestic team, broke a potentially dangerous partnership and raised energy in the stadium.
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This is correct after review! Shai Hope takes a great catch to dismiss the travis head #Wivaus , #Fullahenergy pic.twitter.com/6peymdk3ns
– Windies Cricket July 3, 2025
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Alex Kerry and Bu Webster Rally Australia for a respectable clan
Despite the shock of losing heads for a close call, the order between Australia refused to turn. Alex Carrie And Bu Webster Combined for a significant 112-rran partnership, removing the innings on a pitch on a pitch and offer the innings on the offering of variable bounces.
Kerry played with aggression and intentions, looked at her second consecutive Test before fifty, while webster scored 60 runs before falling for 63. Their stand dragged Australia to 60 to 5 for 6 for 6 for 6, before a total of 286 in the lower order.
The day ended due to optimism with both sides: The West Indies gave significant successes, but the flexibility of Australia ensured that the competition was fine in day 2.
