Head gives Australia fresh hope in Windies battle
Travis Head has given Australia a fresh scent of victory in the first Test after delivering his second half-century against West Indies in Bridgetown.
It helped Australia reach lunch on the third day in an improving position. Having resumed on 4-92, the tourists shored up their position by reaching 5-181, growing their lead from 82 to 171.
Head had contributed 59 as Australia were all out for 180 in their first innings. West Indies' reply of 190 left the match tantalisingly poised.
The partnership is broken by...guess who?#WIvAUS | #FullAhEnergy pic.twitter.com/QBGlYMdkyU
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) June 27, 2025
On a difficult surface in Barbados, Head made 61 before becoming the only Australian wicket to fall in the first session.
Despite a reputation built on aggressive batting, here he went about his work with great patience, testament to his quality and character.
He eventually fell to a straight one from Shamar Joseph that kept low and thundered into his pads. There was no doubting that and Head departed with a rueful smile without considering a review.
He had earlier had a moment of good fortune when dropped at second slip by Justin Greaves when on 21.
Head took advantage of that reprieve to put on a 102-run partnership with Beau Webster, the highest of the match.
After Head's departure, Webster had progressed to 49, with Alex Carey defending confidently on eight as the Australian middle-order continued to make life difficult for the West Indian attack.
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Travis Head has given Australia a fresh scent of victory in the first Test after delivering his second half-century against West Indies in Bridgetown. It helped Australia reach lunch on the third day in an improving position. Having resumed on 4-92, the tourists shored up their position by reaching 5-181, growing their lead from 82 to 171. Head had contributed 59 as Australia were all out for 180 in their first innings. West Indies' reply of 190 left the match tantalisingly poised. The partnership is broken who?#WIvAUS | #FullAhEnergy — Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) June 27, 2025 On a difficult surface in Barbados, Head made 61 before becoming the only Australian wicket to fall in the first session. Despite a reputation built on aggressive batting, here he went about his work with great patience, testament to his quality and character. He eventually fell to a straight one from Shamar Joseph that kept low and thundered into his pads. There was no doubting that and Head departed with a rueful smile without considering a review. He had earlier had a moment of good fortune when dropped at second slip by Justin Greaves when on 21. Head took advantage of that reprieve to put on a 102-run partnership with Beau Webster, the highest of the match. After Head's departure, Webster had progressed to 49, with Alex Carey defending confidently on eight as the Australian middle-order continued to make life difficult for the West Indian attack.
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