AUS vs WI 2nd Test, Day 2: Australia took four wickets to leave the West Indies reeling on Friday.
Also, Travis Head crunched 175 and Marnus Labuschagne became the second-fastest man to 3,000 Test runs behind Donald Bradman
As Josh Hazlewood was injured, so Michael Neser replaced him and claims the crucial wicket of Kraigg Brathwaite. Also, Alex collects a proper catch after that the West Indies captain got a feather edge while attempting to defend.
The veteran spinner then held a caught-and-bowled to dismiss Jermaine Blackwood for three. In addition, breaking Shane Warne’s previous record of 56 and becoming the most productive bowler at Adelaide Oval with 57 wickets. Also, Travis Head crunched 175 and Marnus Labuschagne became the second-fastest man to 3,000 Test runs behind Donald Bradman.
2nd Test, Day 2:West Indies Struggled After Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne Shines For Australia
After Australia declared their first innings at 511-7, the visitors side were still 409 runs down at day 2nd day end at Adelaide. Windies openers Anderson Phillip on one end and opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul remains not out on 47. Captain Steve Smith gave his bowlers just over a full session to cause the harm possible with the pink ball under lights. As it is the most difficcult time to bat in day-night Test matches.
The day 2 was completed up by Cameron Green’s bowling to Devon Thomas for 19.
Prior to a brain fade with Green that prevented him from recording his first double century, Head had previously struck a brilliant career-high 175. Green sent Head back after nudging fine leg and attempting a two. He dove toward the crease but just missed.
Before the West Indies achieved their first breakthrough of the day, with wicketkeeper Joshua da Silva holding a catch off Thomas’s bowling, Labuschagne marks 163, in addition to his 204 and 104 not out in the first Test. It took another elegant outing also broke a 297-run streak between Head and Labuschagne.
In the process, he equaled West Indies legend Everton Weekes’ record for the second fastest passage to 3,000 Test runs in his 51st innings. However, they were still a long way behind Australian great Bradman
Labuschagne began on 120 and Head 114, with an injury-hit West Indies on Day 2 of the Aus vs Wi 2nd Test
Highlights from Day 2 of the AUS vs. WI Second Day-Night Test: Australia leads the pink-ball Test going into Day 3 as West Indies collapsed to 102/4 at stumps after the hosts declared on 511/7. Devon Thomas was out before the end of play, but Tagenarine Chanderpaul remained batting undefeated on 47. Kraigg Brathwaite and Shamarh Brooks were removed by Michael Neser, and Jermaine Blackwood was caught by Nathon Lyon. After Australia’s first innings was through, they were 511 for 7. Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne had earlier contributed 175 and 163 points. The teams playing good cricket making the format more interesting to watch.
