Headline: Australia, West Indies Exchange Punches as 14 Wickets Tumble on Day 1 in Bridgetown Test

A captivating day of Test cricket in Bridgetown saw a staggering 14 wickets fall as Australia and the West Indies locked horns in a fierce battle. The hosts initially dismantled the Australian batting lineup, only to see their own top order crumble under pressure from the Aussie quicks.

West Indies' captain Roston Chase congratulates Shamar Joseph after taking an Australian wicket.

The West Indies won crucial early advantages dismissing Australia for a modest 180. However, they ended the day struggling at 57-4, leaving the match delicately poised at Kensington Oval.

Seales and Joseph Dominate Australian Batting

Jayden Seales was the star performer for the West Indies, bagging an impressive five-wicket haul for 60 runs. Shamar Joseph, fresh off his heroics against Australia 17 months prior, continued his impressive form, claiming four wickets for 46. Together, they put relentless pressure on the Australian batsmen.

The West Indies are aiming for their first home Test victory against Australia in over two decades.

Joseph's impact was immediate, as he ripped through the top order, claiming four of the first six Australian wickets.

Missed Opportunities Haunt Australia

The Australian innings was plagued by fielding errors, with debutant Brandon King dropping three catches at gully. Roston Chase also put down a critical chance offered by Usman Khawaja when he was on just six runs.

Despite the early setbacks, Usman Khawaja managed to score a valuable 47 runs, forming an 89-run partnership with Travis Head after Australia stumbled to 22-3 in the morning session. Head top-scored with a counter-attacking 59, smashing nine boundaries in his 78-ball innings.

Australia's decision to bat first after winning the toss was immediately questioned as Joseph removed Sam Konstas and Cameron Green cheaply.

Seales added to Australia's woes, dismissing Josh Inglis before tea and then cleaning up the tail by removing Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood.

Australian Bowlers Strike Back

The Australian pace attack responded fiercely in the final session. Mitchell Starc dismissed both West Indian openers, Kraigg Brathwaite and John Campbell.

Cummins accounted for Keacy Carty, while Hazlewood picked up the wicket of nightwatchman Jomel Warrican, leaving Brandon King and Roston Chase to see out the day.

The West Indies' batting lineup faced a stern test under the floodlights, struggling against the relentless pace and accuracy of the Australian bowlers.

With both teams displaying their bowling prowess, the match is perfectly balanced heading into Day 2. The three-match series opener promises an intriguing battle between two quality bowling attacks.