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Perth Now
14 minutes ago
- Perth Now
Australia seal series win after fourth-day onslaught
Australia are celebrating a stunning victory in the second Test in Grenada, and clinching the series in the process, after demolishing the West Indies with a day to spare. Set a target of 277 runs to win, the West Indies second innings was ripped apart by the tourists. West Indies were all out for 143, Australia doing the damage in 34.3 overs to complete a 133-run victory and retain the Frank Worrell Trophy. Mitchell Starc was the destroyer in chief, taking 3-24 in eight overs. He was ably assisted by Nathan Lyon, who mopped up the Windies tail with 3-42. Josh Hazlewood added further potency to the lethal Aussie attack with 2-33. Earlier, West Indies had cleaned out Australia's last three wickets well before lunch, the innings totalling 243 and leaving the match seemingly intriguingly poised. But the Australian attack quickly set to work. Beau Webster, Hazlewood, Starc and captain Pat Cummins took the wickets that shredded West Indies' top order before lunch. Eight balls in and the West Indies were already feeling the pain at the hands of the Aussie pacers. John Campbell was first to fall, lbw facing his second delivery from Hazlewood. Keacy Carty was next out, edging one from Starc to wicketkeeper Alex Carey. Webster's introduction in the 10th over was swiftly rewarded with the prized wicket of opener Kraigg Brathwaite, who departed for seven in his 100th Test match, Carey again taking the catch.. Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates taking the wicket of West Indies' captain Roston Chase. Credit: AAP Brandon King, the saviour of West Indies' first innings, began his second shift on a positive note, scoring three boundaries in his 14, but Cummins managed to sneak one through his defences right on the brink of lunch. There was no let up after the interval. West Indies wicketkeeper Shai Hope came out swinging but was soon gone after top-edging a hopeful slog to give Hazlewood a simple return chance. Roston Chase, the home captain, was trapped on the pads from around the wicket by Starc after a brisk 34, and the Australian pacer struck again soon after, having all-rounder Justin Greaves lbw. Alzarri Joseph smashed his first two deliveries over the boundary rope but soon fell to seamer Lyons, who also accounted for Shamar Joseph although not before smacking three sixes. Lyons sealed victory by holding on to a diving catch over his shoulder to remove tailender Jayden Seales. Earlier, resuming their second innings on 7-221, the tourists were able to add 22 runs for the loss of their last three wickets, leaving the match, at that point at least, delicately poised. .Cummins was the first to go, without adding to his overnight four. He took a tentative poke at Shamar Joseph's delivery and the ball took the outside edge to give Hope a relatively straightforward catch. Joseph next claimed Australia's other overnight batter, Carey, a DRS review giving him lbw. He had lifted his overnight 26 to 30. Last to go was Hazlewood, who made four with a beautiful straight drive to the boundary before being bowled by Azarri Joseph, cousin of Shamar, who took out the middle stick. It was a credible innings from the Aussies, who had made 286 in the first innings, with the highlight a composed 71 from Steve Smith. Shamar Joseph had been their chief tormentor, taking 4-66.
The Advertiser
18 minutes ago
- The Advertiser
Australia's Windies dominance extends beyond 30 years
Australia's stranglehold on the Frank Worrell Trophy will extend well beyond 30 years after clinching the second Test against the West Indies by 133 runs in Grenada. Set a target of 277 runs to win, the West Indies capitulated for 143 in just 34.3 overs before tea on day four, as Australia grabbed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series. Veteran quick Mitchell Starc, who will become the 16th Australian to reach 100 Tests next week, was the destroyer in chief with 3-24. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey was named player of the match for his crucial knocks of 63 and 30 in a low-scoring Test where the pitch provided plenty of assistance for bowlers. "Away wins are not the easiest to come by," Australia captain Pat Cummins told reporters. "Really pumped with how we bounced back after Lord's (a surprise loss against South Africa in the World Test Championship final). "Two (wins) from two (games) gets us into the (WTC) cycle and we've played some really good cricket." Ending a rain-interrupted day three on 7-221, Australia lost 3-22 quickly on Sunday to send the Windies in to bat before lunch. John Campbell was first Windies wicket to fall, lbw facing his second delivery from Josh Hazlewood. Keacy Carty was next out, edging one from Starc to Carey. Beau Webster's introduction in the 10th over was swiftly rewarded with the prized wicket of opener Kraigg Brathwaite, who departed for seven in his 100th Test match. It was a familiar tale for Australia, whose star-studded bowling attack powered them out of trouble. Cameron Green's breakthrough fifty at No.3 and 71 from Steve Smith on his return from a dislocated finger laid the platform for Australia's second innings. But openers Usman Khawaja and Sam Konstas, both at opposite ends of their career, were again troubled by the Windies pacers. Teenager Konstas was shattered after falling for a fourth-ball duck in the second innings, continuing his tough second stint in the Australian team. "Don't get too caught up in it," Cummins said of his advice for Konstas. "Every innings feels like the biggest thing in the world. "The stat is that the best batters in the world don't hit their average three out of four times, so you're going to fail more often than you're going to succeed. "As long as you're a quick learner, as long as you're moving well and giving yourself the best chance, keep doubling down on that and judge yourself after a series, not innings by innings. "For anyone who's starting out their Test career, you're picked for a reason," added Cummins. "It's just about concentrating on what makes you a really good player." The pink-ball Test in Kingston, starting on July 12, will be Australia's last before the Ashes begins in Perth on November 21. England are licking their wounds after being demolished by 336 runs at home against India overnight, squaring the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy at 1-1. Australia's stranglehold on the Frank Worrell Trophy will extend well beyond 30 years after clinching the second Test against the West Indies by 133 runs in Grenada. Set a target of 277 runs to win, the West Indies capitulated for 143 in just 34.3 overs before tea on day four, as Australia grabbed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series. Veteran quick Mitchell Starc, who will become the 16th Australian to reach 100 Tests next week, was the destroyer in chief with 3-24. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey was named player of the match for his crucial knocks of 63 and 30 in a low-scoring Test where the pitch provided plenty of assistance for bowlers. "Away wins are not the easiest to come by," Australia captain Pat Cummins told reporters. "Really pumped with how we bounced back after Lord's (a surprise loss against South Africa in the World Test Championship final). "Two (wins) from two (games) gets us into the (WTC) cycle and we've played some really good cricket." Ending a rain-interrupted day three on 7-221, Australia lost 3-22 quickly on Sunday to send the Windies in to bat before lunch. John Campbell was first Windies wicket to fall, lbw facing his second delivery from Josh Hazlewood. Keacy Carty was next out, edging one from Starc to Carey. Beau Webster's introduction in the 10th over was swiftly rewarded with the prized wicket of opener Kraigg Brathwaite, who departed for seven in his 100th Test match. It was a familiar tale for Australia, whose star-studded bowling attack powered them out of trouble. Cameron Green's breakthrough fifty at No.3 and 71 from Steve Smith on his return from a dislocated finger laid the platform for Australia's second innings. But openers Usman Khawaja and Sam Konstas, both at opposite ends of their career, were again troubled by the Windies pacers. Teenager Konstas was shattered after falling for a fourth-ball duck in the second innings, continuing his tough second stint in the Australian team. "Don't get too caught up in it," Cummins said of his advice for Konstas. "Every innings feels like the biggest thing in the world. "The stat is that the best batters in the world don't hit their average three out of four times, so you're going to fail more often than you're going to succeed. "As long as you're a quick learner, as long as you're moving well and giving yourself the best chance, keep doubling down on that and judge yourself after a series, not innings by innings. "For anyone who's starting out their Test career, you're picked for a reason," added Cummins. "It's just about concentrating on what makes you a really good player." The pink-ball Test in Kingston, starting on July 12, will be Australia's last before the Ashes begins in Perth on November 21. England are licking their wounds after being demolished by 336 runs at home against India overnight, squaring the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy at 1-1. Australia's stranglehold on the Frank Worrell Trophy will extend well beyond 30 years after clinching the second Test against the West Indies by 133 runs in Grenada. Set a target of 277 runs to win, the West Indies capitulated for 143 in just 34.3 overs before tea on day four, as Australia grabbed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series. Veteran quick Mitchell Starc, who will become the 16th Australian to reach 100 Tests next week, was the destroyer in chief with 3-24. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey was named player of the match for his crucial knocks of 63 and 30 in a low-scoring Test where the pitch provided plenty of assistance for bowlers. "Away wins are not the easiest to come by," Australia captain Pat Cummins told reporters. "Really pumped with how we bounced back after Lord's (a surprise loss against South Africa in the World Test Championship final). "Two (wins) from two (games) gets us into the (WTC) cycle and we've played some really good cricket." Ending a rain-interrupted day three on 7-221, Australia lost 3-22 quickly on Sunday to send the Windies in to bat before lunch. John Campbell was first Windies wicket to fall, lbw facing his second delivery from Josh Hazlewood. Keacy Carty was next out, edging one from Starc to Carey. Beau Webster's introduction in the 10th over was swiftly rewarded with the prized wicket of opener Kraigg Brathwaite, who departed for seven in his 100th Test match. It was a familiar tale for Australia, whose star-studded bowling attack powered them out of trouble. Cameron Green's breakthrough fifty at No.3 and 71 from Steve Smith on his return from a dislocated finger laid the platform for Australia's second innings. But openers Usman Khawaja and Sam Konstas, both at opposite ends of their career, were again troubled by the Windies pacers. Teenager Konstas was shattered after falling for a fourth-ball duck in the second innings, continuing his tough second stint in the Australian team. "Don't get too caught up in it," Cummins said of his advice for Konstas. "Every innings feels like the biggest thing in the world. "The stat is that the best batters in the world don't hit their average three out of four times, so you're going to fail more often than you're going to succeed. "As long as you're a quick learner, as long as you're moving well and giving yourself the best chance, keep doubling down on that and judge yourself after a series, not innings by innings. "For anyone who's starting out their Test career, you're picked for a reason," added Cummins. "It's just about concentrating on what makes you a really good player." The pink-ball Test in Kingston, starting on July 12, will be Australia's last before the Ashes begins in Perth on November 21. England are licking their wounds after being demolished by 336 runs at home against India overnight, squaring the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy at 1-1.
Sky News AU
24 minutes ago
- Sky News AU
Cricket: Mitchell Starc will play Test 100 in Jamaica
Mitchell Starc has been labelled a 'warrior' by his captain Pat Cummins as the veteran quick prepares for his 100th Test match, becoming just the second Australian fast bowler to reach the milestone. Starc, 35, is also on the verge of breaking the 400-wicket barrier after his second innings haul of 3-28 against the West Indies in Grenada spearheaded Australia's second Test win that sealed the series. Australian captain Cummins was effusive in his post-match praise for Starc, who will join Glenn McGrath (124) in the 100-Test club in the third and final match of the series in Jamaica. It will be Starc's 293rd match for his country across all formats, and his 395 Test wickets, so far, puts him well clear in fourth spot all time for Australia. Cummins, who has moved up to eighth on the same list through 70 Tests and could hit 500 should he also push on to 100, said he couldn't 'fathom' the possibility of still bowling as fast as Starc does after so many matches. 'I mean it's a huge effort as a fast bowler as well and he's still bowling at 145km/h at the end of that game,' Cummins said after the second-Test victory. 'And I can't fathom playing a hundred games and keeping that kind of speed. 'He's just a warrior, just turns up every week and wants to play no matter what, just cracks on and is such a low-fuss kind of guy. 'All things going well, it'll be a great week for him next week we'll kind of celebrate. 'It's a pretty small crew that have played 100 Tests. He's the second fast bowler (for Australia), it's really rare, really tough to do, so proud of him.' Of the 81 players to reach 100 Tests, only 11, including Starc, have been fast bowlers and Glenn McGrath is the only other Australian. Cummins said the Australians would 'come up with something' to recognise Starc's achievement. 'Normally come with a couple of presents or something, a bit of memorabilia or something for him to remember it by,' he said. The reduced bowling workload through the second Test, with Starc only bowling 21 overs across each innings, could mean no changes for the final game. 'Give it a couple days and see how everyone pulls up,' Cummins said. 'But I think we're all probably around 25 overs or something from the match, which is really light. It's kind of another big tick' FAST BOWLERS TO PLAY 100 TESTS James Anderson (Eng) Stuart Broad (Eng) Glenn McGrath (Aus) Courtney Walsh (WI) Wasim Akram (Pak) Shaun Pollock (SAf) Ishant Sharma (Ind) Makhaya Ntini (SAf) Chaminda Vaas (SL) Tim Southee (NZ) Originally published as Mitchell Starc will become second Australian fast bowler to reach 100 Tests in final clash with West Indies
