In the second Test at Brisbane's Gabba, the West Indies cricket team has shown a strong performance against Australia. On the opening day, the West Indies managed to build a partnership of 200 runs, with Joshua Da Silva and another batsman contributing to a significant 149-run stand for the sixth wicket before it was broken by Nathan Lyon. Both batsmen in the partnership scored half-centuries. Despite being reduced to 64 for 5, the West Indies stood up to Australia's bowling attack under lights, with Sinclair and Roach continuing the innings on Day 2. A debutant's knock helped the West Indies surpass 300 runs, and their bowlers, including the wickets of Smith, Marnus, Green, and Head, reduced Australia to 54 for 5. Alex Carey's counter-attacking innings and Pat Cummins' highest Test score helped Australia declare 22 runs behind the West Indies' total. At the close of Day 2, after taking the late wicket of Tagenarine Chanderpaul, the West Indies' lead was 35 runs. The contest remained even after the West Indies took a first-innings lead against Australia for the first time since 2012. On Day 3, McKenzie and Brathwaite brought up their 50-run stand, but Australia fought back taking wickets, including the run out of Kavem Hodge and a drop of Athanaze, leaving the West Indies with a 172-run lead and five wickets remaining.
Caught behind - West Indies are 6 down! #AUSvWI Day 3 LIVE ⤵️
Kavem Hodge is run out! WI lead by 172 runs now with 5 wickets left. This is a great game here 🍿 #AUSvWI Day 3 LIVE ⤵️
The West Indies are eyeing a shock win as they look to set Australia a huge second innings total in the second Test at the Gabba. LATEST: https://t.co/NOovyCRsKP @ZacBailey14 #9News https://t.co/oxd6CCjcxN
A fairly even first session on Day 3 as the #MenInMaroon look to build a big second innings lead at The Gabba #AUSvWI Live scorecard: https://t.co/rgiNk7niRe https://t.co/HXyUpp7pbd
West Indies started the day superbly, but Australia bounced back with 2 wickets 🍿 And Athanaze was dropped in the penultimate over of the session! https://t.co/YMnxbxJiRm | #AUSvWI https://t.co/3E96d9K4du
Lyon strikes with his second ball! A fine innings from McKenzie comes to an end #AUSvWI https://t.co/NqbSTmtlbG
West Indies start the first hour well 👏 McKenzie and Brathwaite bring up their 50-run stand #AUSvWI Day 3 LIVE ⤵️
Australia v West Indies: second Test, day three – live https://t.co/UGWd7LJESz
West Indies have taken a first-innings lead against Australia for the first time since 2012 - Australia declared while trailing then as well, and won 👀 #AUSvWI https://t.co/k2VUeB39HV
Australia took the late wicket of Tagenarine Chanderpaul to even the contest after a fascinating second day's play in the second Test against the West Indies in Brisbane on Friday. #AFPSports https://t.co/jv1R9QqDj2
Belligerent batting and progressive captaincy by Pat Cummins has revitalised Australia in the day-night Test against the West Indies at Brisbane’s Gabba. https://t.co/J5pBn2h7bE
A perfect way for Australia to end the day with a wicket right at the close. West Indies' lead is 35 runs heading into day three #AUSvWI
Australian captain Pat Cummins records his highest Test score to get his side within striking distance of the West Indies. #TestCricket https://t.co/S3Bh16m9wg
Australia declare and WI go into the second innings with a lead of 2️⃣2️⃣ runs #MenInMaroon This test match is alive and well at ‘The Gabba’ #AUSvWI https://t.co/VAl7LyPS0U
Australia declare whilst trailing - West Indies in for tricky 20 minutes or so under lights! ▶️https://t.co/JaiUxIP29d | #AUSvWI https://t.co/97DIPz6KeC
Declaration! Australia have called it quits 22 runs behind West Indies' total and will have just over 30 minutes to bowl tonight #AUSvWI
West Indies are flying at the Gabba ♨️ https://t.co/YMnxbxJiRm | #AUSvWI https://t.co/h12YJEUHEZ
Alex Carey came in at 54-5 and then played a superb counter-attacking innings ⚡ https://t.co/YMnxbxJiRm | #AUSvWI https://t.co/huIAqC9oGS
Australia reduced to 54/5 at the Gabba as the West Indies bowlers run riot in the 2nd Test. You can hear commentary via @BBCSport website & app. 👉 https://t.co/Ebqt09EAX4 #bbccricket #AUSvWI https://t.co/WqN8pn9Ohl
Remarkable first session by the #MenInMaroon on Day 2 of the pink ball test at ‘The Gabba’ #AUSvWI Live scorecard: https://t.co/rgiNk7niRe https://t.co/jxzGE6G5Ea
Wickets of Smith, Marnus, Green and Head! WEST INDIES ON FIRE 🔥 https://t.co/YMnxbxJiRm | #AUSvWI https://t.co/5pz345UUKi
An important knock by the debutant to take the #MenInMaroon over 3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ runs! #AUSvWI https://t.co/niMbIAtRbk
Sinclair is joined at the crease by Roach to continue the #MenInMaroon innings on Day 2. Live scorecard: https://t.co/rgiNk7niRe #AUSvWI https://t.co/Upt7VqqNDd
After being reduced to 64 for 5, West Indies stood up to Australia's gun attack under lights #AUSvWI
Regardless of how the rest of the match plays out, the opening day in Brisbane was a day of progress for West Indies 👏 https://t.co/JaiUxIP29d #AUSvWI https://t.co/6CDW8VjhSa
Nathan Lyon ends a fine knock under pressure from Joshua Da Silva ✊ A 149-run stand for the sixth wicket is broken https://t.co/PruumCmBZ1 | #AUSvWI https://t.co/ucL0jtW3Lh
Half centuries from both batsmen in an important partnership for the #MenInMaroon #AUSvWI 👏🏿 https://t.co/eBQnefSYsS
What a partnership this ! 200 up now for West Indies 👏 #AUSvWI