Shamar Joseph picked seven wickets in the second innings to help West Indies defeat Australia by eight runs in a heart-stopping thriller at the Gabba in Brisbane to drew the two match Test series one all. This historic win marked its first Test victory on Australian soil since 1997.
Joseph, the 24-year-old pacer from Guyana, emerged as the hero of the hour. Despite playing with a broken toe, he unleashed a fiery spell in the fourth innings, ripping through Australia’s middle-order, claiming a phenomenal seven wickets. His relentless attack shattered the World Test Champions’ hopes of a series victory.
Australia, buoyed by its 164-run victory in the first Test, began the chase with confidence. However, its optimism was quickly dashed as Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne fell early.
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Steve Smith, the lone shining star, fought valiantly with a determined 91 not out. But his efforts were overshadowed by Joseph’s dominance.
With the scoreboard showing 181/7 at dinner, tension hung heavy in the air. Needing just three wickets for victory while Australia required 29 runs, the final session promised a nail-biting climax. And it did not disappoint.
Under the Brisbane floodlights, West Indies held its nerve, claiming the remaining wickets to secure a sensational win. Alzarri Joseph chipped in with a crucial scalp while Shamar Joseph removed Josh Hazlewood, sealing the deal for the ecstatic visitors.
