Australia sealed a commanding 159-run victory over the West Indies on an eventful third day of the first Test in Barbados. The match featured a challenging pitch, a costly dropped catch by the hosts, and Josh Hazlewood’s impressive five-wicket haul, making for a memorable day of cricket.
Here are five key highlights from day three. Despite dropping seven catches over the first two days, the West Indies’ missed opportunities hadn’t yet cost them dearly. However, that changed early in the day when Justin Greaves dropped a straightforward catch in the slips during the fourth over.
The incident happened when Travis Head edged a wide Alzarri Joseph delivery. The ball looped towards Greaves at slip, who was in a good position but failed to hold on. The dropped catch proved costly, as Head was given a lifeline on 21 and went on to make 61. He formed a crucial 102-run partnership with Beau Webster, helping Australia extend their lead to 157.
As the pitch became more variable with each over, Australia’s commanding position made victory increasingly likely. The day’s events underscored how a single dropped catch can influence the course of a Test match, but Australia’s all-round performance ultimately secured a well-deserved win.
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