Australia with little advantage to West India after day two of the trial series
Australia engraved an 82-directional lead over West Indies on the second day of the first test in Barbados on Thursday, with the hosts frustrated by some narrow calls that went against them.
Australiawho were 92 for four in trunks in their second matches, continued their high -order wars For a second day in a row In an oval pitch of Zipa Kensington who offered a lot for Pacers.
West Indies resumed at 57 for four, following tourists with 123 runs after Bowling Australia outside for 180 in their first beginnings.
Two controversial calls controversial helped Australia’s attack to return to the competition control, dismissing the hosts for 190.
What began while West India Day threatened to be discovered after lunch, when the captain Roston chase was given to lbw to Pat cummins For 44, despite his protests he had inside-he had the ball over his pads.
Ultraedge technology offered no final evidence in any way, sending a wild pursuit back to the pavilion after its alert cases with 108 balls.
The morning session firmly belonged to the local team as a chase and skipper with white ball Shai HopeReturning to the Cricket Test after a four -year absence, he sailed the Australian attack with the growing security in their sixth partnership with 67 directions.
The contradictions were hit again when Hope, navigating to half a century in 48, Edged Beau Webster THEir Alex CareyDiving gloves.
Replays suggested that the ball may have grazed the ground while Wicketkeeper ended a spectacular catch with one hand but third umpire Adrian Holdstock ruled in favor of Australia.
“We can only ask the questions, and then goes to the officials“Aussie Pacer Mitchell Starc said ”One went against us, a couple against them. This is what we have technology for“
Gemini’s discharges proved to be the turning point, stopping the moment of West Indies when a considerable superiority seemed inside the syllable.
At lunch, they had looked at 135 for five, with both bats showing patience and technique to potentially build a defining advantage of the match.
On the contrary, the Australian attack, led by Webster’s test line and Cummine’s perseverance, systematically dismantled the West Indians the lowest order to limit the first deficit first to just 10 runs.
Marginal decisions added another layer of intrigue to an already attractive test match.
“There was a partnership there between Roston and Shai,“Added Starc”.They showed if you could absorb pressure, there were jogging to score. This is a little of a project. There are jogging there, but it won’t be easy.“
Australia’s second networks quickly reflected their first day’s wars Alzarri Joseph blocked Usman khawaja Lbw for 15, before teens debutant Sama chopped Shamar Joseph Over his trunks for five.
Seduce wing wings left in seals while Green edged to slide Ghost for 15, leaving Travis head and Beau Webster to navigate the trunks in a field where jogging remain precious coin.
“Is an indifferent wicker,“Said Starc”.If you paint the right areas for a long time, there are plenty of chances. There are some bare patches, some grassy patches, so it depends on the place where the ball is throwing.“