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The 2nd Test match between Australia and West Indies kicked off today (July 3, 2025) at the National Cricket Stadium, St. George’s, Grenada.
🔥 Toss & Teams
Australia won the toss and decided to bat first, aiming to put up a big total on the board.
Pat Cummins, the Aussie skipper, felt the pitch looked dry and would deteriorate later, making batting first a smart call.
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite is playing his 100th Test match, a huge milestone for him and WI cricket.
🏏 Team Changes
Steve Smith is back in the playing XI after recovering from a finger injury.
He comes in at No. 4, adding stability to the middle order.
West Indies:
They brought in young pacer Anderson Phillip, dropping left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican.
Live Highlights 🌟
As of the first session, Australia started cautiously. Openers were seeing off the new ball carefully against some testing spells from Alzarri Joseph and Phillip.
The pitch has a bit of early moisture, but looks like it will flatten out soon.
🎯 What’s at stake?
Australia are looking to retain the Frank Worrell Trophy, which they’ve held since 1995.
West Indies will want to pull off an upset after their spirited show at Adelaide, even though they couldn’t avoid defeat there
Key Players to Watch 🚀
Steve Smith: Fresh from injury, he’s under the scanner to prove his form.
Kraigg Brathwaite: The WI skipper will be keen to mark his 100th Test with a big knock.
Mitchell Starc & Pat Cummins: Will be crucial with the old ball once the Aussies get to bowl.
Quick Stats 📊
Team Last 5 Tests vs Opponent Last Venue Record
Australia W W W W W First Test ever at Grenada for them
West Indies L L L L L Played here vs England in 2022
Fun Fact 🤓
This is only the 4th Test match ever played at Grenada. The last one was in 2022 when England thrashed WI by 10 wickets.