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Hazlewood Rips Through West Indies as Australia Take 1-0 Series Lead

KENSINGTON OVAL, BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, JUN 26 – Travis Head and Beau Webster added 63 runs in 19 overs to stabilize Australia, who led by 82 runs at stumps amid disputed umpiring decisions, officials said.

  • Australia defeated West Indies by 159 runs in the first Test at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, ending on Friday after a three-day match.
  • The victory followed a strong Australian pace attack led by Josh Hazlewood, who took 5 wickets for 43 runs on a seam-friendly pitch.
  • West Indies secured a 10-run first-innings lead but were bowled out for 190, while Australia recovered from 65 for four to reach 310 in their second innings.
  • Pat Cummins became Australia's leading wicket-taker as Test captain, surpassing Richie Benaud with 139 wickets, while Travis Head scored the only half-century of the match.
  • The result put Australia 1-0 up in the series and highlighted strong bowling discipline and fielding efficiency, though some debate around individual performances suggests ongoing team selection scrutiny.
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St Catharines Standard broke the news in Welland, Canada on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
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