In a nail-biting showdown at the Gabba in Brisbane, the West Indies pulled off a jaw-dropping eight-run triumph over Australia in the second Test, and the hero of the day was none other than the resilient pace bowler, Shamar Joseph.
Joseph, who had courageously walked off the field with an injured toe from a fiery Mitchell Starc yorker the previous night, made a stunning comeback. His comeback turned into a cricket fairytale as he snatched 7 wickets for 68 runs.
Australia, with star batters Steve Smith and Cameron Green holding the fort and trailing by 216 runs, seemed poised for victory on the fourth day. However, West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite’s strategic move to bring back the injured Joseph into the attack after 45 minutes turned the tide dramatically.
Joseph’s fiery pace posed a daunting challenge for the Australian batsmen, and his wicket-taking spree became the turning point in the match. In a spectacular display of skill, Joseph dismissed Mitchell Marsh, Mitchell Starc, Alex Carey, and Pat Cummins in rapid succession. The highlight was bowling out Green and Travis Head with consecutive deliveries.
The grand finale came when Joseph clean bowled Josh Hazlewood, sealing the West Indies’ first triumph on Australian soil since 1997. This unexpected victory has sent shockwaves through the cricket world, marking a historic moment for the West Indies team and their passionate fans.
