Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon took three wickets each as Australia wrapped up their series against West Indies with a 133-run triumph at the National Cricket Stadium.
Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon took three wickets each as Australia wrapped up their series against West Indies with a 133-run triumph at the National Cricket Stadium.
Australia were also helped by Josh Hazlewood, who finished with figures of 2-33, as the tourists retained the Frank Worrell Trophy, which they have now held since 1995.
Alex Carey and Pat Cummins were unable to build on their overnight scores, finishing on 30 and four, respectively, with Australia adding just 22 runs to their day three total.
A target of 277 was set for West Indies, who got off to a poor start when John Campbell (0) fell inside the second over, which was the beginning of their stunning collapse.
Keacy Carty (10) and Kraigg Brathwaite (seven) quickly followed, with the former having already been handed a lifeline after being dropped by Beau Webster on five.
West Indies' slump was momentarily halted by Roston Chase and Shai Hope having lost the wicket of Brandon King (14), but the damage had already been done early on.
The pair were able to put on a 38-run stand for the fifth wicket until Hope was caught and bowled by Hazelwood, with Chase and Justin Greaves (two) not too far behind.
Shamar Joseph's knock of 24 from 23 deliveries delayed the inevitable, with Lyon taking the final two wickets, including a superb catch over his shoulder to clinch the victory.
Data Debrief: Starc and Lyon edge closer to milestones
Steve Smith and Cameron Green's batting laid the foundations for Australia to earn a victory in this second Test, but it was the bowlers who took centre stage this time around.
The third and final Test, which takes place in Kingston on July 12, will be Starc's 100th in the format, with his display here taking him to 395 wickets. Should he get five more, he will become only the fourth Australian bowler to reach the 400 mark.
And one of those bowlers who has surpassed that total is Lyon. Indeed, his figures of 3-42 put him to within one wicket of equalling Glenn McGrath's tally of 563 as the second-most wickets taken for Australia in Tests.
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