Twitter Reactions: Australia firmly in control as West Indies crumble after a brief comeback on Day 2
The West Indies find themselves trailing by 22 runs in the second innings with only four wickets in hand.
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The second day of the opening Test at Adelaide Oval witnessed a captivating clash between Australia and the West Indies. The day's play unfolded with Australia in control, and it ended with them firmly holding their grip on the match.
Australia commenced the day on a positive note, with Travis Head's stellar century being the highlight. His impressive innings of 119 runs off 134 balls with 12 fours and three sixes, propelled Australia to a commanding position. Despite a valiant effort from West Indies debutant Shamar Joseph, who claimed a five-wicket haul, Australia managed to post a total of 283. Notable contributions also came from Kemar Roach and Justin Greaves, who secured two wickets each.
As the West Indies took to the crease for their second innings, the struggles with the bat persisted. They lost six wickets for a mere 73 runs by the close of day two. The lack of application in shot selection haunted the West Indies, and Josh Hazlewood capitalized on the conditions, claiming the first four wickets.
By the end of day two, Australia found themselves in a dominant position, thanks to their strong showing with the bat and Hazlewood's impressive bowling display. The West Indies, trailing by 22 runs with just four wickets remaining, face an uphill battle to stay in the game.
Here's how fans reacted to Day 2 of ongoing AUS versus WIN Test:
Australia take a 22 run lead into day 3 with West Indies 6/73!#AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/YcJXBhowUB
— Cricket Australia Fan (@CricketAustFan) January 18, 2024
Lyon strikes late in the day and breaks a promising partnership, Greaves is gone for 24
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) January 18, 2024
WI still trail by 22 and only have 4 wickets left#AUSvWI
Day 2 - West Indies trail by 22 runs.#AusvWI
— Abdul Aziz - Noman (@nomanaziz83) January 18, 2024
Great idea starting a test on a Wednesday, won’t make it to the weekend 🙄 #AUSvWI
— Harriet Lee (@LeeHarriet) January 18, 2024
Are we taking this match by lunch tomorrow chasing 50 runs or is it an innings win in the first 30 mins? #AUSvWI
— Arafat Yasser Khan (@Khandalf) January 18, 2024
Shamer Joseph is player to watch 🤎#AUSvWI
— Sudarshan (@Sudarsh61747969) January 18, 2024
22 runs , 4 wickets to go only Shamar can save innings defeat #AUSvWI
— 👽 (@_cummo) January 18, 2024
Unfortunately no surprise. Very tough ask on this pitch against this attack for a very inexperienced side. Brathwaite and Chanderpaul haven't offered anything up the top which is the disappointment for the Windies. #AUSvWI
— Craig M (@diminutiverowdy) January 18, 2024
Travis Head has taken his batting average against West Indies above 200
— shoaib (@BoltBatsman) January 18, 2024
#AUSvWI
WI batting is so disappointing to say the least, their bowling however has looked good in the first outing and hope their batters learn from the mistakes they have done in the first test.#AUSvWI #CricketTwitter
— Abhi aks (@abhiaks9231) January 18, 2024
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