Australia Leads West Indies by 254 Runs in Second Test at Grenada

Australia has taken a commanding position in the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada, extending their lead to 254 runs with a score of 7-221 before bad light ended play on day three. Key performances came from Steve Smith, who scored a resilient 71 runs despite recently returning from a dislocated finger, and Cameron Green, who marked his return from a serious back injury with a crucial half-century at No.3, helping stabilize the innings after a shaky start. Earlier, Beau Webster and Alex Carey had contributed important innings on day one to help Australia recover from early wickets and post a competitive total. Despite early top-order collapses including the dismissals of openers Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja, the middle order, anchored by Smith and Green, pushed Australia firmly ahead. Captain Pat Cummins remained at the crease alongside Carey as Australia looked set to clinch the series with a dominant batting display. The team’s resilience and individual efforts have placed them on the brink of a series-clinching victory at St George's, continuing their strong form in challenging conditions.