Australia Wins First Test by 159 Runs

Australia has taken a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after defeating West Indies by 159 runs in the first Test. Josh Hazlewood was the star of the show with a five-wicket haul, taking 5 for 43 as West Indies lost all 10 wickets in the final session on Day 3.

West Indies' Collapse

West Indies showed early signs of fight, reaching 47 for 1 through some adventurous batting by John Campbell and Keacy Carty. However, both set batters fell off consecutive balls, with Campbell attempting a scoop off Hazlewood and Carty inside-edging the ball onto his pad.

Hazlewood's Five-Fer

Hazlewood soon got West Indies captain Roston Chase in similar fashion before delivering a full ball that bowled Carty, leaving West Indies gasping at 56 for 5. Shai Hope was undone by a ball from Pat Cummins that stayed low and scooted under his bat.

Australia's Second-Innings Total

Earlier in the day, Australia had built a strong second-innings total of 310 after starting on 92 for 4. Travis Head, given a reprieve on 21, went on to score a composed 61, his second fifty of the game which earned him the Player of the Match award.

Player of the Match

Travis Head was awarded the Player of the Match award for his composed 61, his second fifty of the game.