Shamar Joseph reproduces Gabba form as Australia’s top order stutters

Bridgetown: Australia’s tour of the West Indies has started in shaky fashion after a top-order collapse and a sensational spell from local hero Shamar Joseph on day one of the first Test in Barbados.

After winning the toss and electing to bat on a favourable pitch at Kensington Oval, Australia were bowled out for 180 in just 56.5 overs – their lowest first innings total against the West Indies in a Test since 1995.

Australia’s Sam Konstas plays a shot from the delivery of West Indies’ Jayden Seales during day one of the first cricket Test match at Kensington Stadium in Bridgetown, Barbados. Credit: AP

The hosts couldn’t fully capitalise, slumping to 4-57 from 20 overs by stumps as Mitchell Starc (2-35) struck twice, with Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood also among the wickets.

Last year at the Gabba, Joseph spearheaded the West Indies to their first win on Australian soil in 27 years.

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