Konstas out for five after being dropped twice on zero in tense West Indies Test
Bridgetown: Australia's second innings against the West Indies has started in unconvincing fashion, with Usman Khawaja out for 15 and his opening partner Sam Konstas removed for five in dramatic scenes at Kensington Oval.
Early in the final session on day two of the first Test in Barbados, Australia were 2-34 after 11 overs after the West Indies managed a 10-run advantage after both teams' first innings.
Konstas began his sixth Test innings nervously. He was dropped twice in three balls on zero – from the eighth and 10th delivery of his innings – by West Indies slips fielders John Campbell and Justin Greaves.
The 19-year-old could barely believe his luck as Khawaja walked down the pitch to try and calm his nerves. At one point, Konstas charged down the pitch but didn't get bat on ball as West Indian opening bowlers Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph charged in.
Khawaja, who made 47 runs in the first innings, perished in the ninth over after an inswinger from Alzarri Joseph trapped the left-hander in front.
At 3.28pm local time (5.28am AEST), Konstas' scratchy innings came to an end as he was bowled by Joseph for five runs off 38 balls. It was the second time in the match Joseph has taken Konstas' wicket after removing the teenager for three on day one.
From six Test innings, Konstas has 121 runs at an average of 20.16.
The West Indies have certainly given themselves a fighting chance of recording back-to-back Test wins over Australia for the first time since 1999 after managing a narrow first innings lead in Barbados.
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