West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph fought through the pain to break through a shell-shocked Australia to help his inexperienced side deliver an extraordinary eight-run upset on the fourth day of the second Test in Brisbane.
Joseph, who had been forced to retire the night before, hurt by a Mitchell Starc yorker on the leg, bounced back to claim six wickets in one session and a total of 7:68 to lift the West Indies to their first Test win Down Under since 1997, as Australia was eliminated. for 207 in pursuit of 216 on Sunday.
New Australian opener Steve Smith (91 not out) opened the strike to protect Josh Hazlewood (0) but it was to no avail as Joseph sent the tailender outside off stump to register the win, prompting the tourists to celebrate a run at the Gabba. .
Before West Indies were dismissed for 193 in their second outing, Australian captain Pat Cummins bravely declared on 289-9 with his side still trailing the visitors’ first innings total of 311.
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Joseph, who was sent to hospital for a scan, recovered enough by the fourth day to get past Cameron Green (42) and Travis Head in consecutive deliveries to form a kingpin pair to keep West Indies’ hopes alive.
Mitchell Marsh (10) fell next, juggling between the fielders and Alex Carey (2) soon had his stumps rattling as the 24-year-old’s scorching afternoon spree continued.
Smith came back from 33 overnight and continued to pile on while Starc opted for the aggression, blasting a 14-ball 21 before presenting debutant Kevin Sinclair at backward point for his third catch of the game.
Alzarri Joseph (2-62) caught one ball on the lower edge of Nathan Lyon (9) after missing a chance caught and bowled to have Australia nine down and 21 behind, forcing Smith to up the ante by picking up a six over fine leg. but in the end the home team was sensationally not enough.
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The final margin epitomizes a thrilling match in which both sides enjoyed periods of dominance, however West Indies, who fielded four debutants in the series, had to overcome their share of bad luck.
The victory was hailed as the most remarkable victory in Test cricket by former West Indies bowler and commentator Ian Bishop.
Bishop revealed how a year ago Joseph dreamed of playing first-class cricket but now he has led his team to a memorable Test victory.
