THE First test between the Antilles and Australia in Bridgetown was up to his invoicing, offering two days of seizure, a kensington oval cricket. After Australia Opposite to fight first on an animated surface, the two teams exchanged blows, without any capture of total control. While the stumps were drawn on day 2, Australia held a thin advance by 82 points, but with only six counters in hand and the land continuing to offer a lot for quieurs, the competition remains booming.
Roston Chase and Shai Hope’s are the backbone of resistance to the Antilles
The Antilles response to the Modeste Australia of 180 Australian Australian was anchored by a crucial partnership between the captain Roston Chase and return of a counter caretaker Shai Hope. Meeting with their side in difficulty at 53 for 4, the pair absorbed the sustained pressure of the trio of rhythm of Australia and methodically rebuilt the sleeves. Hope, playing her first test in more than three years, looked assured, leading elegantly and turning the strike, while continuing, targeting in particular targeting Nathan Lyon With a few bold blows, including a six times out of the six.
Their 67 -point stand was the foundation of the Antilles sleeves, carrying them after the morning session and in a position of which they could challenge the total of Australia. After lunch, Pat Cummins finally pierced, trapping Chase LBW for 44, but Hope continued to frustrate the visitors before falling for 48 for a peak catch behind. A late cameo from Alzarri JosephWho struck a keen 23, pushed the hosts to 190, giving them a precious advance of 10 points and ensuring that the match remained on the edge of a knife.
Also look: the sparkling right journey of Shai Hope while the Antilles fight against Australia on day 2 of the first test
The Order of Australia tormented it while the Antilles reproduce at the end of day 2
With a narrow advance in hand, the attack on the Antilles Pace, led by Shamar Joseph And Jayden sealswas released by pulling in the second round in Australia. The pair of new balls has found a movement and a rebound on the reactive ground, testing the Australian upper order several times. Usman Khawaja LBW fell to Alzarri Joseph,, Sat“ The difficulties continued when he was played by Joseph, and Cameron Green Bordered behind after a patient stay. Josh Inglis also died in Seales, leaving Australia Chasselant at 65/4.
It was only the partnership composed between Storage head And Beautiful Webster This ruled the ship for visitors during the last session. The duo absorbed the pressure, dulling the momentum of the Windies and guiding Australia around 92/4 in the strains. Their uninterrupted stand of 27 points can be crucial while the match goes to day 3, each race on this difficult surface capable of being vital.
While Twitter buzzes with reactions, fans and experts praise the animated fight of the Antilles and the implacable rhythm battle that takes place in Kensington Oval. With the game still in balance and the two teams looking at a decisive advantage, anticipation is high for another dramatic day of barbados testing cricket.
Here’s how fans reacted:
The 190 Antilles are all in the first round. Well played Shai Hope 48 and Roston Chase 44.#Wivaus
– Jaayshaan (Vaidhayajayashankar) (@jaayshaan) June 27, 2025
Day 2, strains
Dashboard 👉 https://t.co/g0fsarr46i
Australia: 92/4, at the top of 82 points 🏏#Cricket #Wivaus pic.twitter.com/jkjivgqgcb
– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) June 27, 2025
The Australians after losing the WTC 🏆 now have difficulties in the Antilles 😳 😳 Aus has a 1st round to 180 n lost 4 weeks for 92 in 2nd rounds.
Wi seems to be back in rhythm with the bowling n certain strikers of Sai Hope n Chase 🧐#Wivsaus #Ausvswi #Wivaus #Awwi #Cricket
– Cric_lover 🏏 (@ankit_bhattar) June 27, 2025
Antilles vs Australia First test:
End of day board 2:
From – 180/10 (1st inn)
WA – 190/10 (1st inn)
AUS – 92/4 (2nd inns), at the top of 82 points.#Wivaus pic.twitter.com/hj8rgxzqml– 🅒🅡🅘︎🅒︎🄲🅁🄰🅉🅈𝗠𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗨 ™ 🇮🇳❤️ (@mminkinki) June 27, 2025
Austrache against Antilles Day 2: A low score thriller sets up a test match. 🏏 #Wivaus pic.twitter.com/tin7rs847m
– Cricket786 (@ saad556) June 27, 2025
Shamar Joseph The Rising Star ✨✨ #Wivaus #Ausvswi #Shamarjoseph #Westindies pic.twitter.com/eq4gxif9yn
– Cricket Addict (@ Cricketaddd75277) June 27, 2025
Jayden Seles strikes again! The counter falls while it drops an Australian drummer in a #Wivaus Match test. The early promise of Seales is reflected, echoing the resurgence of the Antilles. #Cricket #TestCricket #Windiescricket #Sporty
– Gags (@ catchofthe40986) June 27, 2025
Me after waking up and checking the scoring 😒 #Wivaus pic.twitter.com/fygvtauaqq
– Em (@churchysfan) June 27, 2025
The best strike rates in test cricket (75+ windows):
George Lohmann – 34.1
Jayden Seles – 37.9
Marco Jansen – 38.0
Shane Bond – 38.7
Kagiso Rabada – 38.9 #Wivaus || #TestCricket
pic.twitter.com/nxchybivsb– Captain suii 🐐 (@ vkba1856) June 27, 2025
I loved his passion and assault. He seems to increase his match against Australia. Despite four drops of drop, it has been superb so far.#Wivaus https://t.co/ueo0qeutqc
– Samraat Maharjan (@maharjansamraat) June 27, 2025
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