Hazlewood takes five as Australia beat WI in first Test

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Josh Hazlewood claimed five wickets as Australia wrapped up an emphatic 159-run victory against West Indies in the first Test in Barbados.

West Indies lost all 10 of their second-innings wickets in the evening session on Day Three of the contest as Australia showed their ruthlessness to close out the match with two days to spare.

Set 301 for victory, the hosts’ response had started promisingly as they overcame the early loss of Kraigg Brathwaite to reach 47-1 with John Campbell and Keacy Carty at the crease.

However, Hazlewood swung the momentum Australia’s way as he ran through the West Indies top order during a characteristically controlled spell which saw four wickets fall for just nine runs.

From 56-5, it was always going to be an uphill struggle for West Indies, even though Justin Greaves (38 not out) and Shamar Joseph (44) provided some late entertainment.

Hazlewood removed Jomel Warrican to finish with 5-43 before Nathan Lyon bagged two wickets in the final over of the day, after play had been extended by 30 minutes, to seal the win. Earlier, Australia had made a battling 310 in their second innings after Alex Carey had top-scored with a punchy 65.

The tourists had resumed the day on a precarious 92-4 but Travis Head and Beau Webster made gritty scores of 61 and 63 before Carey batted smartly with the lower order as Joseph took 5-87.

The Test was Australia’s first since the World Test Championship final defeat by South Africa and represents the start of their cycle that runs until 2027.

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