Aus vs wi 2nd test: In the second Test match being played between Australia and West Indies, the Caribbean bowlers have completely brought the Kangaroo team to the backfoot. The Australian team was all out for just 286 runs on the first day of this Test being played in St. George, Granada. Due to rain, only 66.5 overs a day were thrown, but even in this short time, West Indies bowlers performed amazing.

From the beginning, Australia on the backfoot

After winning the toss, the situation was bad from the beginning of the Australian team to bat first. Opener Sam Constas scored 25 runs, while the second opener Usman Khwaja returned to the pavilion after scoring 16 runs. Cameron Green, who came to bat at the third number, scored 26 runs and after that the Travis Head also scored 29 runs, but all of them could not convert a good start into a big score and returned to the pavilion.

The biggest shock came when senior batsman Steve Smith, who was returning from the injury, was dismissed by just 3 runs and he proved to be a flop once again.

Carrie and webster shown courage

When the team’s score was 5 wickets for 110 runs, the match was seen slipping from Australia’s hand. In such a situation, BU webster scored 60 runs and Alex Carrie scored 63 runs and shared 112 runs for the sixth wicket and brought the team to a respectable score.

After the partnership of these two, Pat Cummins added 17 runs for the team, Nathan Lion scored 11 and Josh Hazlewood scored 10 runs. Mitchell Starc could also score only 6 runs and after Steve Smith he was the second batsman who did not reach double points.

West Indies bowlers wreak havoc

In this match, once again the West Indies bowlers presented their sharp bowling view. Aljari Joseph put the deadliest spell. He took 4 wickets for 61 runs in 15.5 overs. Jayden Seals got 2 wickets in their account. Shamar Joseph, Anderson Philip and Justani Greaves broke Australia’s batting back with one wicket each. In the first Test, the way Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seals took wickets, this time the responsibility of the wicket was taken by Aljari Joseph and brought the team to another strong position.

Usman Khwaja created history

Even though Usman Khwaja could score only 16 runs in this match, but during this time he has completed 6000 runs in Test cricket. He has become the 16th player of Australia to achieve this feat. 38 -year -old Khwaja has achieved this figure in 149 innings of 83 Test matches. His name is also recorded in 16 Test centuries. This achievement makes them stand in the alit list of Australian batsmen.

Rain became obstructed

The first day’s game was affected by the rain, and only 66.5 overs were played, but in the meantime the match has reached a thrilling turn. Now everyone’s eyes will be on the Australian bowlers. Will they return to the match by covering the West Indies cheaply? Or will the Caribbean batsmen put more pressure on Australia?

WTC Final, South Africa vs Australia, Australia Playing 11: The final match of the World Test Championship will be played between South Africa and Australia tomorrow i.e. on Thursday 11 June. This title match will be played at Lord’s, England. Australia has announced its playing XI for this final match.

The opener’s selection for Australia has been a headache since David Warner’s retirement. Since the retirement of Warner, four players have been tried as an opener. Now the fifth player will be seen opening in the final of the World Test Championship. Yes, Marnas Labushen is a new opener after Sam Constas, Steve Smith, Travis Head and Nathan McCasian.

Josh Hazlewood has also returned to the team. Hazlewood played only two matches of the Test series against India. Hazelwood returned to the cricket field from IPL 2025. Cameron Green has also been given a new role. He will be seen playing at number three.

Talking about Australia’s playing XI, the team looks quite strong. The pair of Usman Khwaja and Marnas Labushen will start the innings. After this, all -rounder Cameron will be seen playing Green at number three. Steve Smith will come at number four. The top order looks quite solid.

After this, Travis Head will be seen at number five. Head can cause trouble for South Africa on Lord’s ground. Then the all -rounder Bu Webster will come at number six. Wicketkeeper Alex Carry will be seen playing at number seven. Captain Pat Cummins has three dreaded fast bowlers as Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. Two medium -speed bowlers in the form of green and webster to support them. Nathan Lyon as a spinner.

Australia’s playing XI for the WTC final 1. Usman Khwaja, 2. Marnas Labushen, 3. Cameron Green, 4. Steve Smith, 5. Travis Head, 6. Bu Webster, 7. Alex Carrie (Wicket Keep), 8. Pat Cummins (Captain), 9. Michel Starc, 10. Nathan Lyon, 11. Josh Hazlewood