Josh Hazlewood said Australia is hoping to “bat the whole day” after putting itself in a strong position entering the second day of the first Test against West Indies.
Australia were 59-2 at stumps, with Usman Khawaja not out 30 and Cameron Green on six after restricting the visitors to just 188 in their first innings.
It could have been an even better start for Australia had it not been for breakout debutant Shamar Joseph, who added 36 runs off 41 balls after West Indies found itself at 133-9.
Joseph further stamped his authority on the match with the ball in hand as he dismissed Smith, who joined Marnus Labuschagne as the two Australian batters to fall early in their first innings.
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Still, Australia remains in control of the first Test after a stunning display from Josh Hazlewood, who finished with figures of 4-44.
Skipper Pat Cummins, having made the bold decision to send the West Indies out to bat first, also had four wickets.
Speaking to reporters after the first day’s action, Hazlewood said the Adelaide pitch had been “interesting”.
“Not much pace and bounce and the odd one nipped around. I love playing here,” he said.
“You don’t have to bowl too quick, just hang around the off stump. Hopefully we bat the whole day tomorrow.”
PLAYING XIs
Australia: Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Kemar Roach
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