Australia won the first Test by 159 runs.
Fiery blowing spells, some spicy DRS calls and a swimming pool for the spectators just over the boundary line. The first Test between the West Indies and Australia had a bit of everything. The runners-up have managed to clinch a massive victory of 159 runs in the opening game of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle 2025-27. The West Indies are left scratching their head, wondering how the game slipped away after a wonderful start on Day 1. That’s what Test cricket is all about. The Australians on the other hand will be ecstatic, not just because of the victory, but because of the fact that Steve Smith might return for the second Test in Grenada. The Aussie batting great has already begun practice in New York, and is expected to fly to the island very soon.
MDS
136/10
PAL
161/8
HS
80/4
MPS
79/10
Hindukush Strikers beat Mahipar Stars by 6 wickets
MPS
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PAL
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MDS
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HS
–
NAM
–
ASM
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ASA
–
PRP
48/4
ALW
–
TBC
–
AHWS
150/9
MUKS
61/4
LSKT-W
104/10
SSM-W
22/4
Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers Womens beat Sobisco Smashers Malda Womens by 16 runs (D/L) method
EL-W
79/5
SKK-W
78/1
Empire Lionesses Women beat SKK Women by 5 wickets
PCS-W
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OCC-W
15/2
Match Abandoned due to rain
OCC-W
60/7
EL-W
61/1
Empire Lionesses-W beat Oulu CC-W by 9 wickets
Empire Lionesses-W beat Oulu CC-W by 9 wickets
SKK-W
75/1
PCS-W
69/8
SKK-W beat PCS-W by 9 wickets
SKK-W beat PCS-W by 9 wickets
PCS-W
86/7
EL-W
87/2
Empire Lionesses-W beat PCS-W by 8 wickets
OCC-W
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SKK-W
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TBC
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TBC
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TBC
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TBC
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TBC
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TBC
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TYP-W
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SCO-W
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SCO-W
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DGW-W
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ENG-W
113/10
IND-W
210/5
India Women beat England Women by 97 runs
THUB
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PCR
–
GUC
–
THN
–
MB
141/7
MR
124/10
Malaysia Blues beat Malaysia Reds by 17 runs
MR
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MB
–
SOR
238/7
MINY
237/4
Seattle Orcas beat MI New York by 3 wickets
WAF
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SFU
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LAKR
–
SOR
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TSKS
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MINY
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ENGA-W
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NZA-W
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IRSCC
149/6
ALSC
151/6
Alpine Sporting Club beat Irises Cricket Club by 4 wickets
BES
30/10
CAO
85/10
Cricket Association Of Tathangchen beat Black Eagle SAP by 55 runs
YUC
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IRSCC
–
PYXI
–
BES
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ZIM
–
SA
418/9
PTS
21/2
AMW
–
IYH
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CBG
–
PTS
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BMB
–
WTS
–
AMW
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CSG
114/4
MPS
156/7
Chepauk Super Gillies won by 6 wickets (DLS method)
LKK
173/3
SMS
–
IDTT
–
NRK
–
DID
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TGC
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Shamar Joseph ran through the Australian top-order in no time on Day 1. Except this wasn’t the Gabba. This time, it was at Bridgetown. Joseph and Jaydon Seales coupled up to take nine wickets, sealing the Australian first innings at a mere 180. But the Australians struck back soon. The West Indies were able to take a lead of just 10 runs, and it kept both teams hunting for a result. However, the second innings saw the Australians score 310 on the back of Good half-centuries from Beau Webster, Travis Head and wicketkeeper Alex Carey. With a stiff target of 300, all it took for the West Indies to crumble was a sensational five-wicket haul from Josh Hazlewood.
The Australian No.4 suffered a blow to his little finger in the WTC Final 2025 against South Africa. It was examined to be a compound dislocation. As per a report by Cricket Australia, Smith has flown to New York to continue his rehabilitation. However, skipper Cummins was hopeful of the batter returning to the side for the second Test.
“He’s had a few hits over in New York with a tennis ball. I believe his wound is looking good, so the next step would be to come here and play in the nets”, said Cummins.
Despite their collapses in the first Test, the Australian skipper was very positive about Australia’s batting order. He mentioned that they would like to score some more runs via the top-order. Moreover, the management and team would back them to the hilt.
“Ofcourse, the top-order would like to score some more runs. The challenge of Test cricket, especially for young players, is that when you get thrown in different conditions, you still find a way to be effective. But we back them, and preparation before the series was excellent. The way they’re talking about the game is excellent, so we’re very confident”, said the Australian skipper.
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