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AUS vs WI 2nd Test, Day 3: Brave West Indies set up thrilling finale at The Gabba

AUS vs WI 2nd Test, Day 3: Brave West Indies set up thrilling finale at The Gabba

Australia finish on 60/2 at Stumps, needing 156 runs more to clean sweep the series. Meanwhile, West Indies need 2 wickets to register a historic win.

West Indies’ remarkable fightback with both bat and ball has kept them in hunt, setting up a thrilling Day 4 of the AUS vs WI 2nd Test at the Gabba on Sunday.

Resuming on 13 for 1, West Indies’ middle-order fought hard despite Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc’s fiery spells under lights.

Kirk McKenzie (41) and Alick Athanaze (35) played gritty knocks as West Indies pushed their lead to over 200 on a juicy Gabba track.

Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon were the top wicket takers for the hosts, grabbing 3 wickets each.

Chasing 216, Australia lost Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuchagne early to put West Indies in front. Steve Smith (33*) and Cameron Green (9*) survived the day as Australia finish on 60/2 at Stumps.

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Notably, West Indies are looking for their first Test win in Australia in 27 years. The last time they beat Australia at their home was in 1997. If the visitors managed to secure a historic win, it will be their first against Australia since 2003.

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