Australia Crushes West Indies in First Test

Australia secured a 159-run victory over West Indies in the first Test at Kensington Oval, with Josh Hazlewood leading the bowling attack by taking 5-43 as the hosts were bowled out for 141 in 33.4 overs. The Australians recovered from 65-4 with crucial half-centuries from Alex Carey, Beau Webster, and Travis Head, setting up a second-innings total of 310. Mitchell Starc dismissed Kraigg Brathwaite early in the West Indies' chase, and Hazlewood dismantled the middle order. Shamar Joseph stood out for the West Indies, claiming 5-87 for a match haul of 9-133 and scoring a quick 44 off 22 balls. Nathan Lyon closed the match by taking the final two wickets, while substitute fielder Marnus Labuschagne contributed a direct-hit run out. The win gives Australia a 1-0 lead in the series, marking a strong start to their World Test Championship campaign.