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Australia wins toss and batting first against West Indies in Bridgetown test

  • Australia won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening Test against West Indies at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, from June 25 to 29, 2025.
  • The match follows Australia’s World Test Championship final loss and features a new-look batting lineup missing Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne since December 2018.
  • West Indies, led by new captain Roston Chase returning after three years, introduced several changes including debutant Brandon King and returning wicketkeeper Shai Hope after three-and-a-half years.
  • Australia suffered early setbacks, reduced to 3/22 and then 9/170 after incisive bowling by Shamar Joseph who dismissed key batsmen, despite a dropped catch by West Indies captain Chase.
  • The match highlights Australia’s ongoing top-order instability and West Indies’ bowling strength, with the three-Test series crucial for both sides’ form ahead of future contests.
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Australia wins toss and batting first against West Indies in Bridgetown test

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
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