Shamar Joseph's debut heroics propel West Indies' fightback' against Australia in 1st Test

• Shamar Joseph, making his Test debut, shone with both bat and ball, scalping key wickets and contributing crucial runs for West Indies
• West Indies' fightback limited Australia to 59/2 at the end of Day 1, with Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green at the crease
•  Joseph's figures of 2/18 and a gritty innings of 36 displayed his all-round prowess on the opening day

   

In the opening day of the Test series between Australia and West Indies at Adelaide's The Oval, debutant fast-bowler Shamar Joseph emerged as the highlight for the visitors. West Indies, after being dismissed for 188, showcased a strong comeback, restricting Australia to 59/2 by the end of Day 1. Joseph's impactful debut performance included claiming the key wickets of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne, finishing with figures of 2/18 in his six-over spell.

West Indies, led by Kirk McKenzie's half-century (50) and Shamar Joseph's all-round brilliance, fought back after Australian bowlers, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, scalped four wickets each to bowl out the visitors for 188. Joseph's impressive contribution extended beyond the ball, as he played a crucial innings of 36 off 41 balls, forming a vital 55-run partnership for the 10th wicket with Kemar Joseph. Shamar Joseph's debut performance showcased his potential as a rising star in West Indies' cricket.