Windies bowl Australia out for 180 on chaotic first day

Published: 6/25/2025
Windies bowl Australia out for 180 on chaotic first day
In the first Test match between Australia and West Indies, 14 wickets fell on a chaotic opening day, with Australia being bowled out for 180 after choosing to bat first. Seamers Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph impressed with nine wickets as Australia struggled with the bat. However, the tourists fought back, reducing West Indies to 57-4 at the close of play. Australia made changes to their lineup for this match, with Steve Smith injured and Marnus Labuschagne dropped after their recent World Test Championship defeat to South Africa.