Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 1: Carey, Webster lift Aussies To 286 After Top-Order Collapse

Australia witnessed a big batting collapse on the opening day of the 2nd Test against West Indies as they were bundled out for just 286 runs in the first innings in Grenada. Reduced to 110/5 soon after lunch, the visitors were in deep trouble before Alex Carey (63) and Beau Webster (60) stitched together a 112-run partnership to steady their ship. Alzarri Joseph was the pick of the West Indies bowlers, who bagged 4 wickets, conceding only 61 runs and rattling the Aussies' batting line-up. After Australia’s innings ended in 67 overs, bad light forced early stumps before the West Indies could begin their reply.

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Updated on: 4 July 2025 3:17 pm

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Australia's Nathan Lyon plays a shot against West Indies during day one of the second cricket Test match at National Cricket Stadium in St. George's, Grenada.

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West Indies' Alzarri Joseph bowls against West Indies during day one of the second cricket Test match at National Cricket Stadium in St. George's, Grenada.

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Australia's Alex Carey celebrates with partner Beau Webster scoring a half-century against West Indies during day one of the second cricket Test match at National Cricket Stadium in St. George's, Grenada.

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Australia's Alex Carey hits a four from a delivery of West Indies' Anderson Phillip during day one of the second cricket Test match at National Cricket Stadium in St. George's, Grenada.

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West Indies' Shamar Joseph gestures after a delivery to Australia's Beau Webster during day one of the second cricket Test match at National Cricket Stadium in St. George's, Grenada.

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Australia's Alex Carey plays a shot from a delivery of West Indies' Anderson Phillip during day one of the second cricket Test match at National Cricket Stadium in St. George's, Grenada.

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West Indies' Shamar Joseph celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's Travis Head during day one of the second cricket Test match at National Cricket Stadium in St. George's, Grenada.

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West Indies' Jayden Seales celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's Cameron Green during day one of the second cricket Test match at National Cricket Stadium in St. George's, Grenada.

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Australias tour of West Indies: WI vs AUS 2nd Test Cricket match Day 1 photos_Steve Smith

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Australia's Steve Smith looks up after playing a shot to be caught by West Indies' Anderson Phillip during day one of the second cricket Test match at National Cricket Stadium in St. George's, Grenada.

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West Indies' Alzarri Joseph celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's Usman Khawaja during day one of the second cricket Test match at National Cricket Stadium in St. George's, Grenada.