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West Indies take strong hold in second innings, reducing Australia to 69-3

Test Matches in Grenada: Australia advances cautiously, with 69/3 in their second inning during lunchtime on Saturday, at the National Cricket Stadium against West Indies.

West Indies put Australia in a difficult position, restricting them to 69 runs for the loss of 3...
West Indies put Australia in a difficult position, restricting them to 69 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in the second innings.

West Indies take strong hold in second innings, reducing Australia to 69-3

In the ongoing three-match Test series, Australia has taken a significant step towards securing victory in the second Test against the West Indies, currently holding an overall lead of 102 runs. The series, which started with a win for the West Indies, is now level at 1-1 after India's triumph in the previous two matches against England.

Cameron Green, the Australian all-rounder, has been a key contributor to his team's success in this Test. Green, who has been batting cautiously throughout the match, is currently unbeaten on 31 runs, having faced 84 balls. His careful approach has been a steady presence in the Australian innings.

Meanwhile, Steve Smith, resuming after lunch on 20 runs, experienced a brief moment of excitement when he faced Shamar Joseph, the fast bowler from Guyana. Smith, who has been playing carefully throughout the Test, was momentarily caught off guard as Joseph bowled consecutive boundaries, a feat he achieved previously when he dismissed Smith in Test cricket 18 months ago in Adelaide.

The West Indies, however, have maintained discipline in their bowling effort, with none of their pacers consistently challenging the Australian batsmen. This disciplined approach has kept the match tight, but Australia's lead remains.

Notably, Nathan Lyon, another key Australian batsman, was dismissed for 8 runs in the second Test. His dismissal, caught by John Campbell at second slip off the bowling of Alzarri Joseph, has not significantly impacted Australia's position in the match.

With the final and deciding third Test yet to come, both teams will be eager to secure a series win. The series will determine the final standings in this exciting Test series.

Sports enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the final Test match, which will determine the winner of the three-match Test series. The Australian all-rounder, Cameron Green, has been a significant contributor to his team's success in this Test, batting cautiously and currently unbeaten on 31 runs, while Steve Smith's careful approach at the crease continues to pose a threat to the West Indies bowlers.

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