Australia has seized control of the Frank Worrell Trophy series finale after another woeful West Indies batting display on day two at Kingston’s Sabina Park.
The hosts were bowled out for 143 in 52.1 overs following a dreadful collapse on Sunday afternoon, losing 7-51 during an eventful twilight session. No West Indies player scored more than 36.
Hunting a series whitewash, Australia will enter the second innings of the historic pink-ball contest with a healthy 82-run lead.
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Resuming on Sunday afternoon at 1-16, makeshift opener Brandon King survived 30 minutes before Josh Hazlewood trapped him on the knee roll, given out LBW for 14. The West Indies batter reviewed and threw his head back in disbelief after ball-tracking technology suggested the delivery would have flicked the top of leg stump, thwarted by a millimetre.
Soon after, captain Roston Chase was given out caught behind while facing Scott Boland, but the on-field decision was overturned after replays showed the Victorian seamer had overstepped. Australia’s frustration grew when Campbell, having recovered from a bruised collarbone, survived a potential run-out because the tourists neglected to appeal.
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Australian captain Pat Cummins broke the third-wicket stand late in the afternoon session after Chase failed to get his bat out of the way while attempting to leave a bumper, edging towards first slip for 18.
Campbell fell early in the twilight session after leaving a length delivery from Boland that thudded into his front pad, trudging off for 36 following the ill-judged shot. Shortly after, the recalled Mikyle Louis lost his patience and attempted a wild slog against Hazlewood, playing across the line and bowled for 7.
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey had a forgettable afternoon with the gloves, putting down two chances – all-rounder Justin Greaves was gifted a reprieve on 1 after Carey dived in front of first slip and dropped a catch, while rival gloveman Shai Hope survived on 21 when the South Australian grassed a low chance off the inside edge.
However, Carey breathed a sigh of relief the very next ball when Boland knocked over Hope with an unplayable that seamed through the gate and rattled the pegs. The following over, Alzarri Joseph fell victim to all-rounder Beau Webster after spooning a regulation chance towards mid-on for 2, exposing the West Indies tail.
Teenager Sam Konstas produced a rocket throw from the boundary to run out Greaves for 18, with Boland whipping off the bails at the non-striker’s end as the Barbadian returned for a third run.
Cummins and Boland. who finished with team-best figures of 3-34, cleaned up the tail before the dinner break, ensuring the Australians took a 82-run lead into the second innings.
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