West Indies vs Australia 1st Test Match Highlights
Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Dates: June 25–27, 2025
Result: Australia won by 159 runs inside three days
Match Summary
- Australia innings:
- 1st innings: 180 all out
- 2nd innings: 310 all out
- Key contributions: Alex Carey (65), Beau Webster (63), Travis Head (61)
- West Indies innings:
- 1st innings: 190 all out
- 2nd innings: 141 all out
- Shamar Joseph starred with both bat and ball: 5 wickets in the match and a swashbuckling 44 off 22 balls in the second innings.
Key Moments
- Australia’s bowling attack dominated, with Josh Hazlewood taking a five-wicket haul (5/43) in the second innings.
- West Indies collapsed to 86/8 chasing 311 in the fourth innings, but tailender Shamar Joseph fought valiantly, scoring 44 off 22 balls.
- The final wickets fell in quick succession, with Nathan Lyon taking the last two wickets in consecutive balls to seal the victory.
- This was Australia’s first win in the 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle.
Notable Performances
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | 5 wickets in 2nd innings |
| Alex Carey | 65 runs in 2nd innings |
| Beau Webster | 63 runs in 2nd innings |
| Travis Head | 61 runs in 2nd innings |
| Shamar Joseph | 5 wickets in match + 44 runs (22 balls) |
Additional Notes
- Australia recovered well after being bowled out for 180 in their first innings.
- The pitch offered assistance to seam bowlers, and Australia’s pace trio exploited it expertly.
- West Indies’ batting struggled under pressure, especially in the fourth innings.
- The match ended on Day 3, highlighting Australia’s dominance.
Summary:
Australia secured a commanding 159-run victory over West Indies at Bridgetown, powered by Josh Hazlewood’s five-wicket haul and strong middle-order batting. Despite a spirited late innings from Shamar Joseph, West Indies were bowled out inside three days, giving Australia a winning start to their 2025 West Indies tour and the new World Test Championship cycle.
