West Indies managed to take a narrow 10-run lead in the first innings, and with Australia struggling at 65 for 4 in their second innings, the game was hanging in the balance. The visitors, despite being World Test Championship runners-up, were being pushed hard. But that changed when Travis Head and Beau Webster came together.

The pair stitched together a vital 102-run stand for the fifth wicket, dragging Australia out of trouble and putting them in a commanding position by lunch on Day 3. At the break, Australia stood at 181 for 5, leading by 171 with five wickets still in hand.

Head, true to his natural game, counter-attacked with confidence, picking off boundaries and unsettling the bowlers. Webster, still new to Test cricket, held his own with a calm and composed approach, rotating the strike smartly and backing Head’s aggression with steadiness at the other end.

Their partnership not only rescued the innings but also took the sting out of a West Indies attack that had been on top during 3rd session of Day 2. Though the stand was eventually broken, it had already done its job—setting a strong platform for Australia.

As the game heads into the second session of Day 3, all eyes will be on whether the West Indies can claw their way back or if Australia will tighten their grip on the match.


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