Australia wins second test against West Indies by 133 runs to clinch series

By Canadian Press on July 6, 2025.

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada (AP) — Australia completed its recovery to win the second test against West Indies by 133 runs with a day to spare, clinching the series in the process.

Australia dismissed West Indies for 143 in 34.3 overs on day four to take an insurmountable 2-0 lead in the three-test series.

On Saturday, half-centuries by Steve Smith and Cameron Green had helped to put Australia back in charge after the visitors lost early wickets in their second innings.

Resuming Sunday on 221-7 — and a lead of 254 runs — Australia struggled and was all out for 243, setting West Indies a winning target of 277. Shamar Joseph took 4-66.

At 33-4, West Indies’ chase was in trouble. Pacer Mitchell Starc finished with 3-24.

Captain Roston Chase top scored for West Indies in the second innings with 34.

The third test starts Saturday in Kingston.

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