NEW DELHI: In a gripping turn of events during the fourth day of the second Test between Australia and the West Indies in Brisbane, injured West Indies pace bowler Shamar Joseph delivered a spectacular bowling performance, claiming all six wickets in the morning session.
Joseph, who had retired hurt due to a toe injury the previous night, emerged as the game-changer as Australia, chasing a target of 216, stumbled to 187/8 at the dinner break.
The Australians, initially in a comfortable position at 113/2, found themselves reeling at 136/6 after Joseph's inspired spell.
Australia's No. 4, Cameron Green, was dismissed after chopping on, while Travis Head fell to an exquisite yorker for his second first-ball duck of the match. Mitchell Marsh and Alex Carey followed suit, leaving Australia at 132/5.
Joseph's fiery delivery bowled Carey, clocking at an impressive 145 km/h. Mitchell Starc attempted a counter-attack with 21 quick runs, but his aggression was curtailed by a catch in the covers.
Despite the collapse, Steve Smith stood resilient, reaching an unbeaten 76 at the break, with Nathan Lyon at the crease on five.
Australia requires a further 29 runs for victory, with only two wickets in hand.
The gripping contest has set the stage for a thrilling final session, leaving the outcome of the Test finely balanced and the West Indies eyeing a remarkable upset.
(With inputs from AFP)
