WI Vs AUS, 3rd Test: Shamar Joseph Shines As West Indies Take Day One Honours

The West Indies produced another dominant day with the ball against a fragile Australia batting lineup and then survived a tense final hour Saturday to take the honors after the first day of the day-night third test. Shamar Joseph took four wickets, with Justin Greaves and Jayden Seales taking three apiece, as the West Indies pace attack took full advantage of the seam and pitch conditions once the lights were turned on at Sabina Park to bowl Australia out for 225. The hosts then survived an evening onslaught from 100-test veteran Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, for just the loss of Kevlon Anderson to Starc, to be 12-1 at the close.

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Updated on: 13 July 2025 10:43 am

WI Vs AUS 3rd Test | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

West Indies' Shamar Joseph celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's Beau Webster on day one of the third Test cricket match at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.

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AUS vs WI 3rd Test | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

West Indies' Jayden Seales appeals for the wicket of Australia's Cameron Green on day one of the third Test cricket match at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.

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West Indies vs Australia 3rd Test | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

Australia's captain Pat Cummins hits a six from a delivery of West Indies' Jayden Seales on day one of the third Test cricket match at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.

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Australia vs West Indies 3rd Test | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

West Indies' Anderson Phillip takes the catch to dismiss Australia's Travis Head on day one of the third Test cricket match at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.

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WI Vs AUS Test cricket match | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

An Australia team assistant collects gloves on day one of the third Test cricket match against West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.

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AUS vs WI Test cricket match | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

Australia's Steve Smith plays a shot against West Indies on day one of the third Test cricket match at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.

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West Indies vs Australia Test cricket match | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

Australia's Cameron Green plays a shot against West Indies on day one of the third Test cricket match at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.

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Australia vs West Indies Test cricket match | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

West Indies' Justin Greaves fields after delivering a ball on day one of the third Test cricket match against Australia at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.

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WI Vs AUS Cricket | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

Australia fans cheer on day one of the third Test cricket match against West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.

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West Indies vs Australia | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

Australia's Usman Khawaja avoids a delivery of West Indies' Shamar Joseph on day one of the third Test cricket match at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.