Hazlewood's five helps Australia surge to victory inside three days
West Indies bowled out for 141 in a session after Head, Webster and Carey combined to set up a match-winning lead with the bat
25/06Result
1st Test, Australia tour of West Indies at Bridgetown, Jun 25-27 2025
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![Australia]( "Australia")
180 & 310 -
![West Indies]( "West Indies")
190 & 141 (33.4 ov)
Player of the Match
25/06Result
1st Test, Australia tour of West Indies at Bridgetown, Jun 25-27 2025
-
![Australia]( "Australia")
180 & 310 -
![West Indies]( "West Indies")
190 & 141 (33.4 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 3
Day 2
Fast bowlers and TV umpire headline a rollercoaster day with Test in the balance
Seam bowlers have taken 23 of 24 wickets to fall in two days as Australia edged to an 82-run second innings lead with six wickets in hand
Day 1
Seales, Shamar scythe through Australia before quicks return fire
Seales took 5 for 60, Shamar Joseph 4 for 46 to bowl Australia out for 180 before the visitors' quicks returned fire with four late wickets
Others
Will West Indies' new solution work for their old batting problem?
Coach Sammy feels they either have to bat longer or bat faster. But in the first Test they could do neither
Jayden Seales reprimanded for Cummins send-off
The West Indies fast bowler was fined 15% of his match fees and given one demerit point
Sammy 'looking for some clarity' as contentious TV umpiring decisions pile up
A number of decisions made by TV umpire Adrian Holdstock during the Barbados Test between West Indies and Australia have come in for scrutiny
'Emotions got to me' - Konstas keen to settle into Test cricket
Konstas reflects on managing nerves in his early Test outings, learning to stay composed under pressure, and growing within a stacked Australian squad
'Enough chances being created' - quicks could call the shots on third day in Barbados too
"We saw yesterday on day one the ball shoot low and then the next over it jumped up and created a wicket. I think that'll probably be the same tomorrow," Mitchell Starc says
Chase calls out 'so many questionable calls' in Barbados Test
"It's clear to see anyone would feel bad or feel hurt about those decisions. You're out there playing to win, giving it your all and it seems like everyone is against you"
Sammy fined for criticising third umpire Holdstock
One demerit point has also been added to his disciplinary record
Shamar keeps the spotlight on Australia's struggling top order
West Indies had their own struggles on a tough day in Barbados, but Australia's next-gen batting remains a long-term gamble
'I'm going to give my all' - Hope wants to do it for West Indies in Test cricket again
"It's not something I would say I was looking forward to," Shai Hope says on Test cricket, but now that he is back, he wants to have an "impact"
However you get 'em - Head, Carey and Webster show the way to Australia top order
The top four had another bad time of it in the second innings in Barbados, and Sam Konstas is under increasing pressure after falling to an incoming ball for a second time in the game
Chase: 'I know how to bring the best out of players'
WI's new Test captain has limited leadership experience but backs his "calm style" ahead of the home Test series against Australia
Plenty left in the tank: Khawaja eyes more Ashes glory and mentoring role for Konstas
Usman Khawaja hopes to start forging something good with Sam Konstas in the West Indies in the lead up to the Ashes
Pace, swing, youth and promise - Ian Bishop's rundown of WI's bowling options for Australia Tests
Ian Bishop talks about the West Indies attack - which is without Roach - which will take on Australia
Cummins backs Green as 'long-term' No. 3 amid Australia's batting reset
Roston Chase, meanwhile, was happy to say he hoped there were a few 'scars' left from the Gabba Test in early 2024
Out or not out? Third umpire in the spotlight during Barbados Test
A couple of tight lbws and a stunning caught behind were among the decisions to go upstairs
Winds of change in Barbados as Chase era begins for West Indies
Both sides confirmed their XIs with Australia opting for three frontline quicks on a surface with a few unknowns
