In a nail-biting Day-Night Test at Gabba, West Indies clinched a historic victory in opposition to Australia by eight runs, leveling the two-match sequence at 1-1. Shamar Joseph emerged because the hero, mirroring the resilience of Rishabh Pant in his audacious batting fashion. This triumph marks West Indies’ first Test win over Australia since 2003 and their maiden Test victory Down Under since 1997. West Indies took management within the first innings, posting a commendable whole of 311/10 with notable contributions from Kavem Hodge (71) and Joshua Da Silva (78). Despite a top-order collapse, the pair’s 149-run stand grew to become the joint-fourth-highest partnership for a WI pair in Australia. c
Gabba is just not the identical since Rishabh Pant breached this fortress. https://t.co/4dikdKbGe1
— Rishab (Expert) (@Rishabh_RW) January 28, 2024
Chasing in 4th innings in gabba is not as straightforward as rishabh pant made it appear like#INDvsENG #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/zUro5ugm2M
— KOHLIVERSE (@kohliverse_1863) January 28, 2024
Australia to Rishabh Pant#AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/xQpQLdV2jW
— Mohd Muqeet (@MohdMuqeet4) January 28, 2024
West Indies and India are solely two groups to beat Australia at Gabba in final 37 years..
West Indies 1988, 2024
India 2021
Shemar Joseph and Rishabh Pant hero in 2021 and 2024. #INDvsENG #AUSvWI #Gabba pic.twitter.com/Og7QsIdiz9
— Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08) January 28, 2024
Australia misplaced the take a look at match in opposition to West Indies at Gabba..#AUSvWI #AUSvsWI
Rishabh Pant : pic.twitter.com/n0boOmoTcY
— Gopi (@Gopi_22_31) January 28, 2024
Bro created Rishabh Pant’s heroics at The Gabba#AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/d8LqLGwS3Z
— Anuraj Sahu_ (@ImAnu_raj) January 28, 2024
Shamar Joseph is 24.
Rishabh Pant was 24.
Two 24 Year Olds who broke the ” Gabba ka Ghamand”#AUSvWI #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/EUsXTMKVB3
— LIB & ATHEIST VIVEK (@Im_45Ro___) January 28, 2024
https://t.co/9pgjVBg9Rs
What a participant!! Gabba has a historical past of manufacturing nice cricketers… #RishabhPant & now #ShamarJoseph
— Omkar Lakhe (@omkar_lakhe) January 28, 2024
Last 2 Gabba breaches:
1. Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capitals – 2021)
2. Shamar Joseph (Dubai Capitals 2024)#AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/uHYZKO86Jk
— Aftab__ (@Aaftab258) January 28, 2024
Fortress Gabba has been breached twice within the final three years! __
All due to the unforgettable performances by Rishabh Pant within the 4th Test in opposition to Australia in 2021 & Today by Shamar Joseph within the 2nd Test in opposition to Australia. __#AUSvWI #AUSvsWI #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/lpg988m26z
— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) January 28, 2024
Shamar Joseph’s Heroics
Australia, in reply, confronted a frightening problem as Kemar Roach and Alzarri Joseph wreaked havoc, decreasing them to 54/5. However, a resilient fightback led by Usman Khawaja (75), Alex Carey (65), and Pat Cummins (64*) helped Australia declare at 289/9. Shamar Joseph’s sensational seven-wicket haul within the fourth innings sealed the victory for West Indies.
Smith’s Milestone and Records Broken
Despite the loss, Steve Smith achieved a big milestone by surpassing 16,000 runs in worldwide cricket. His maiden Test fifty as an opener showcased his prolific type, amassing 840 runs in opposition to West Indies at a mean of 100-plus.
Other Records
The match witnessed a number of information, together with Mitchell Starc reaching 350 Test wickets, Kavem Hodge securing his maiden Test fifty, and Joshua Da Silva nearing 1,000 Test runs. Additionally, Shamar Joseph’s damaged toe, initially inflicting concern, didn’t hinder his impactful efficiency in opposition to Australia.
Fans React to West Indies’ Triumph
Cricket fans across the globe expressed their jubilation as West Indies secured their first-ever win on Australian soil in 27 years. Shamar Joseph’s outstanding comeback from harm and sensational bowling show captivated followers, harking back to Rishabh Pant’s fearless strategy in essential conditions.
