Australia skipper Pat Cummins made a strategic decision to declare their first innings despite trailing by 22 runs in the AUS vs WI 2nd Test. The move could potentially work in the favour of the hosts as the Windies would have to bat under the floodlights at the Gabba as this is a day-night pink ball game.
AUS vs WI: Pat Cummins makes bold move to concede lead and declare
With less than 30 minutes left for Australia to bowl, the hosts will hope to pick up early wickets to get the West Indies on the backfoot. Australia attempted to put up a valiant fight, with the contribution coming from three very different ends.
Usman Khawaja, who was the lone spectator at the popping crease as the top-order walked in and out, played a patient and gritty 75-run knock. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey enjoyed a good partnership with Khawaja, as he played a fighting 65-run knock as Australia attempted to exert dominance. Skipper Pat Cummins was the source of contribution from the final quarter as he stayed unbeaten on 64 runs as the hosts made the move to declare.
