Australia seal series with dominant win over West Indies
Australia’s Mitchell Starc celebrates taking the wicket of West Indies captain Roston Chase
Australia crushed West Indies by 133 runs in the second Test at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada, clinching the three-match Frank Worrell Trophy series 2-0 with a game to spare.
Chasing 277, the hosts collapsed for just 143 on Day 4, overwhelmed by a relentless Australian bowling attack.
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Resuming at 221-7, Australia added only 22 more runs as Alex Carey (30) and Pat Cummins (30) fell early. Shamar Joseph led the West Indies bowling with 4-66, while Australia were bowled out for 243.
In reply, West Indies lost early wickets and stumbled to 33-4 by lunch. Only skipper Roston Chase offered resistance with 34 off 41 before falling to Starc. Shamar Joseph entertained briefly with a 23-ball 24, but the rest folded quickly.
Mitchell Starc (3-24), Nathan Lyon (3-42), and Josh Hazlewood (2-33) shared the spoils as Australia completed the rout inside 35 overs.
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With this win, Australia solidified their place in the ICC World Test Championship table. The final Test begins on July 12 at Sabina Park, where the West Indies will look to avoid a whitewash and salvage pride.
