After conceding an unassailable lead to Australia in the three-match T20I series, visitors West Indies beat Mitchell Marsh &amp; Co. by 37 runs in the final game on Tuesday (Feb 13) to earn a consolation win. West Indies, opting to bat first in Perth, were reeling at 79 for 5 before Sherfane Rutherford's 40-ball 67, laced with 5 fours and 5 sixes, and Andre Russell's 29-ball 71, including 7 sixes, took the Men in Maroon to 220 for 6. In reply, the home side only managed 183 for 5 with David Warner top-scoring with an impressive 43-ball 81. With this, Australia take the series 2-1.&nbsp;

Early in the game, Rovman Powell-led Windies were struggling to gain momentum in their innings with regular fall of wickets. However, Rutherford-Russell put on a majestic 139-run sixth-wicket stand where the duo attacked Spencer Johnson, Aaron Hardie, Adam Zampa and Jason Behrendroff to all parts of the ground in the end overs to take the Windies to a mighty total. Rutherford was slow to kickoff but played an impressive knock to bring up his maiden T20I fifty whereas Dre Russ turned the heat in the final overs with his big-hitting.&nbsp;

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In reply, Warner kept Aussies in the hunt. At the halfway stage, Australia were in with a chance; being 98 for 1. Nonetheless, the required run-rate was already over 12 and as soon as Warner fell for 81, the run-chase lost steam. West Indies came back into the contest with some tight overs along with also picking up wickets. Roston Chase (2 for 19) and Romario Shepherd (2 for 31) stood tall with the ball as the Windies restricted Australia to 183 for 5, despite some big hits from Tim David (12-ball 41*), to lose by 37 runs.&nbsp;

With this, Australia won the T20Is 2-1 after inflicting a clean sweep in the three ODIs. West Indies managed to draw the two Tests, 1-1, but fell way behind in the white-ball leg of the tour. West Indies end their tour Down Under with two wins from eight games.&nbsp;

After conceding an unassailable lead to Australia in the three-match T20I series, visitors West Indies beat Mitchell Marsh & Co. by 37 runs in the final game on Tuesday (Feb 13) to earn a consolation win.

After conceding an unassailable lead to Australia in the three-match T20I series, visitors West Indies beat Mitchell Marsh & Co. by 37 runs in the final game on Tuesday (Feb 13) to earn a consolation win. West Indies, opting to bat first in Perth, were reeling at 79 for 5 before Sherfane Rutherford's 40-ball 67, laced with 5 fours and 5 sixes, and Andre Russell's 29-ball 71, including 7 sixes, took the Men in Maroon to 220 for 6. In reply, the home side only managed 183 for 5 with David Warner top-scoring with an impressive 43-ball 81. With this, Australia take the series 2-1. Early in the game, Rovman Powell-led Windies were struggling to gain momentum in their innings with regular fall of wickets. However, Rutherford-Russell put on a majestic 139-run sixth-wicket stand where the duo attacked Spencer Johnson, Aaron Hardie, Adam Zampa and Jason Behrendroff to all parts of the ground in the end overs to take the Windies to a mighty total. Rutherford was slow to kickoff but played an impressive knock to bring up his maiden T20I fifty whereas Dre Russ turned the heat in the final overs with his big-hitting. Also read: Ind vs Eng | 'Unbelievable achievement': Pope lauds Stokes as England captain gears up for 100th Test In reply, Warner kept Aussies in the hunt. At the halfway stage, Australia were in with a chance; being 98 for 1. Nonetheless, the required run-rate was already over 12 and as soon as Warner fell for 81, the run-chase lost steam. West Indies came back into the contest with some tight overs along with also picking up wickets. Roston Chase (2 for 19) and Romario Shepherd (2 for 31) stood tall with the ball as the Windies restricted Australia to 183 for 5, despite some big hits from Tim David (12-ball 41*), to lose by 37 runs. With this, Australia won the T20Is 2-1 after inflicting a clean sweep in the three ODIs. West Indies managed to draw the two Tests, 1-1, but fell way behind in the white-ball leg of the tour. West Indies end their tour Down Under with two wins from eight games.

Aus vs WI: Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell star in consolation win for visitors in 3rd T20I

Australia's paceman&nbsp;Xavier Bartlett starred with the ball, with a splendid 4 for 21, as Steve Smith-led Aussies hammered West Indies by eight wickets after bundling them out for a paltry 86 in the third and final ODI, at&nbsp;Manuka Oval, Canberra on Tuesday (Feb 6). The hosts chased down the score in only 6.5 overs to also complete a clean sweep over the hapless Shai Hope-led Windies line-up.

Opting to bowl first, everything clicked for the home side as Bartlett removed&nbsp;Kjorn Ottley for cheap. He got rid of the lower-middle order as well, also accounting for the wickets of Roston Chase and Romario Shepherd, whereas Lance Morris and spinner Adam Zampa ended with two wickets each.

From WI, only&nbsp;Alick Athanaze (32) settled in but could not do much and the rest of the innings never got the needed push.

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In reply, Australia chased down the score in just 6.5 overs with openers&nbsp;Jake Fraser-McGurk (18-ball 41, striking at 227.78) and Josh Inglis 16-ball 35* (striking at 218.75) going bonkers from the word go. While Fraser-McGurk and Aaron Hardie departed, captain Smith and Inglis ended proceedings to take Australia to a big win.&nbsp;

After a competitive two-match Test series, which ended in a 1-1 stalemate, West Indies fell flat in the three ODIs. Earlier, they lost the series opener by eight wickets and the penultimate ODI by 83 runs. Now, the focus shifts onto the three T20Is, with the T20 World Cup round the corner, and the Windies would be eager to end the tour on a high.

Australia's paceman Xavier Bartlett starred with the ball, with a splendid 4 for 21, as Steve Smith-led Aussies hammered West Indies by eight wickets after bundling them out for a paltry 86 in the third and final ODI, at Manuka Oval, Canberra on Tuesday (Feb 6).

Australia's paceman Xavier Bartlett starred with the ball, with a splendid 4 for 21, as Steve Smith-led Aussies hammered West Indies by eight wickets after bundling them out for a paltry 86 in the third and final ODI, at Manuka Oval, Canberra on Tuesday (Feb 6). The hosts chased down the score in only 6.5 overs to also complete a clean sweep over the hapless Shai Hope-led Windies line-up. Opting to bowl first, everything clicked for the home side as Bartlett removed Kjorn Ottley for cheap. He got rid of the lower-middle order as well, also accounting for the wickets of Roston Chase and Romario Shepherd, whereas Lance Morris and spinner Adam Zampa ended with two wickets each. From WI, only Alick Athanaze (32) settled in but could not do much and the rest of the innings never got the needed push. Also read: People in India get emotional but...: MI coach on Hardik replacing Rohit as captain ahead of IPL 2024 In reply, Australia chased down the score in just 6.5 overs with openers Jake Fraser-McGurk (18-ball 41, striking at 227.78) and Josh Inglis 16-ball 35* (striking at 218.75) going bonkers from the word go. While Fraser-McGurk and Aaron Hardie departed, captain Smith and Inglis ended proceedings to take Australia to a big win. After a competitive two-match Test series, which ended in a 1-1 stalemate, West Indies fell flat in the three ODIs. Earlier, they lost the series opener by eight wickets and the penultimate ODI by 83 runs. Now, the focus shifts onto the three T20Is, with the T20 World Cup round the corner, and the Windies would be eager to end the tour on a high.

Xavier Bartlett's 4/21 headlines Australia's 3rd ODI win after WI bundle out for 86, hosts inflict clean sweep

Australia thrashed West Indies by ten wickets early on&nbsp;Day Three of the first Test at the Adelaide Oval on Friday (Jan 19). With just a run needed for a win, chasing a mere 26, Australia opener Usman Khawaja suffered a nasty blow from a Shamar Joseph bouncer.&nbsp;Khawaja was spitting blood as the Aussie opener took his eyes off the ball and failed to dodge&nbsp;from the line of a bouncer which struck his helmet at a rapid pace.&nbsp;

Thus, Khawaja was deemed retired hurt as the pair of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne scored the winning run. After the hosts' comprehensive win, Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed that the left-hander has escaped a fractured jaw after the nasty hit but remains doubtful for the second and final Test, slated to begin at The Gabba, Brisbane on Jan 25.

According to a statement from CA,&nbsp;Khawaja will be monitored for delayed concussion&nbsp;which is a norm in sports after head injuries. In addition, the board stated that he has not shown&nbsp;signs of concussion after being immediately assessed but he will be closely monitored before the second Test.

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"Usman Khawaja has been cleared of a fractured jaw and will be monitored for any delayed concussion symptoms leading into the second NRMA Insurance Test match against the West Indies in Brisbane," a CA&nbsp;statement read.

"Khawaja was not diagnosed with a concussion on his initial post-match assessment today," it added.

Talking about the first Test, Pat Cummins-led Australia opted to bowl and rode on skipper and Josh Hazlewood's 4-fers to dismiss the visitors for 188. In reply, Travis Head's 109 bailed Aussies out of trouble, reeling at 168 for 6, to take a 95-run lead. In their second essay, WI were bundled out for 120 on Friday morning, with Hazlewood taking 5 for 35 before Smith-Labuschagne completed the formalities.&nbsp;

Khawaja&nbsp;suffered a blow from debutant Joseph's delivery (who accounted for 5 for 94 in the first innings) and ended with 45 and 9 runs in the two outings.

Australia thrashed West Indies by ten wickets early on Day Three of the first Test at the Adelaide Oval on Friday (Jan 19). With just a run needed for a win, chasing a mere 26, Australia opener Usman Khawaja suffered a nasty blow from a Shamar Joseph bouncer.

Australia thrashed West Indies by ten wickets early on Day Three of the first Test at the Adelaide Oval on Friday (Jan 19). With just a run needed for a win, chasing a mere 26, Australia opener Usman Khawaja suffered a nasty blow from a Shamar Joseph bouncer. Khawaja was spitting blood as the Aussie opener took his eyes off the ball and failed to dodge from the line of a bouncer which struck his helmet at a rapid pace. Thus, Khawaja was deemed retired hurt as the pair of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne scored the winning run. After the hosts' comprehensive win, Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed that the left-hander has escaped a fractured jaw after the nasty hit but remains doubtful for the second and final Test, slated to begin at The Gabba, Brisbane on Jan 25. According to a statement from CA, Khawaja will be monitored for delayed concussion which is a norm in sports after head injuries. In addition, the board stated that he has not shown signs of concussion after being immediately assessed but he will be closely monitored before the second Test. Also read: AUS vs WI 2024: Josh Hazlewood’s career-best haul guides Australia home in Adelaide Test "Usman Khawaja has been cleared of a fractured jaw and will be monitored for any delayed concussion symptoms leading into the second NRMA Insurance Test match against the West Indies in Brisbane," a CA statement read. "Khawaja was not diagnosed with a concussion on his initial post-match assessment today," it added. Talking about the first Test, Pat Cummins-led Australia opted to bowl and rode on skipper and Josh Hazlewood's 4-fers to dismiss the visitors for 188. In reply, Travis Head's 109 bailed Aussies out of trouble, reeling at 168 for 6, to take a 95-run lead. In their second essay, WI were bundled out for 120 on Friday morning, with Hazlewood taking 5 for 35 before Smith-Labuschagne completed the formalities. Khawaja suffered a blow from debutant Joseph's delivery (who accounted for 5 for 94 in the first innings) and ended with 45 and 9 runs in the two outings.

Aus v WI: Usman Khawaja escapes a fractured jaw after suffering nasty blow from Shamar Joseph bouncer

On Friday (December 02), former Australian captain Ricky Ponting was rushed to the hospital after suffering a heart scare while on commentary duties during Day 3 of the Perth Test between Australia and West Indies.&nbsp;“Ricky Ponting is unwell and will not be providing commentary for the remainder of today’s coverage,” a Channel 7 spokesperson said via The Daily Telegraph. The former No. 3 batter&nbsp;is part of the commentary panel for Channel 7, also including stalwarts such as Matthew Hayden and ex-Aussie head coach Justin Langer.

As per a report in ESPNCricinfo,&nbsp;Ponting suffered a heart scare but no confirmed details have emerged about his condition. The 47-year-old came out of the Seven's commentary panel&nbsp;on the stroke of lunch after being on-air for as many&nbsp;as 40 minutes. The former Aussie captain was accompanied by close friend Langer to a car and taken to the hospital. After this, he didn't make a return but it is&nbsp;believed that he told his colleagues that he is&nbsp;doing well at the hospital.&nbsp;

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Ponting is a legend of the game. He represented Australia in 168 Tests, 375 ODIs and 17 T20Is.&nbsp;He ended with a whopping 13,378 Test runs along with 13,704 and 401 runs in ODIs and T2OIs, respectively. Under him, Australia won the 2003 and 2007 ODI World Cup and also clinched the 2006 and 2009 Champions Trophy titles. He is serving as the head coach of the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the IPL and has led the franchise to the playoffs in IPL 2019, IPL 2021 and to the final in IPL 2020.

Talking about the Australia-West Indies Test, in Perth, WI were all-out for 283 in reply to Australia's mammoth 598/4 decl. In their second innings, Pat Cummins &amp; Co. are 29 for 1, with an overall lead of 344 at stumps on the third day.

On Friday (December 02), former Australian captain Ricky Ponting was rushed to the hospital after suffering a heart scare while on commentary duties during Day 3 of the Perth Test between Australia and West Indies.

On Friday (December 02), former Australian captain Ricky Ponting was rushed to the hospital after suffering a heart scare while on commentary duties during Day 3 of the Perth Test between Australia and West Indies. “Ricky Ponting is unwell and will not be providing commentary for the remainder of today’s coverage,” a Channel 7 spokesperson said via The Daily Telegraph. The former No. 3 batter is part of the commentary panel for Channel 7, also including stalwarts such as Matthew Hayden and ex-Aussie head coach Justin Langer. As per a report in ESPNCricinfo, Ponting suffered a heart scare but no confirmed details have emerged about his condition. The 47-year-old came out of the Seven's commentary panel on the stroke of lunch after being on-air for as many as 40 minutes. The former Aussie captain was accompanied by close friend Langer to a car and taken to the hospital. After this, he didn't make a return but it is believed that he told his colleagues that he is doing well at the hospital. Also read: 'They scored 500 when...': Shoaib Akhtar reacts to England's batting onslaught on Day 1 of Rawalpindi Test Ponting is a legend of the game. He represented Australia in 168 Tests, 375 ODIs and 17 T20Is. He ended with a whopping 13,378 Test runs along with 13,704 and 401 runs in ODIs and T2OIs, respectively. Under him, Australia won the 2003 and 2007 ODI World Cup and also clinched the 2006 and 2009 Champions Trophy titles. He is serving as the head coach of the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the IPL and has led the franchise to the playoffs in IPL 2019, IPL 2021 and to the final in IPL 2020. Talking about the Australia-West Indies Test, in Perth, WI were all-out for 283 in reply to Australia's mammoth 598/4 decl. In their second innings, Pat Cummins & Co. are 29 for 1, with an overall lead of 344 at stumps on the third day.

Aussie great Ricky Ponting taken to hospital after heart scare during commentary duty in Perth Test

Australia have so far dominated the first Test versus West Indies in Perth. Opting to bat first, Pat Cummins-led Australia rode on Marnus Labuschagne's 204 and Steve Smith's unbeaten 200, and the hosts posted a mammoth 598-4 decl. While Usman Khawaja (65) and Travis Head (99) also contributed, Labuschagne-Smith were the most impressive of the lot with the latter returning to his best format after long.&nbsp;

With his splendid knock versus Kraigg Brathwaite-led Windies, Smith scored his 29th Test hundred and equalled Sir Don Bradman's tally; joint fourth-most tons by an Aussie batter in whites.&nbsp;The right-handed batter reached the milestone in his 88th game and took 155 innings. In the overall list, Ricky Ponting, Steve Waugh and Matthew Hayden are ahead of Smith. Here's the top five batters with most hundreds in Test cricket for Australia:

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Most hundreds for Australia in Men's Tests:

Ricky Ponting - 41 
Steve Waugh&nbsp;- 32 
Matthew Hayden - 30 
Sir Don Bradman - 29 
Steve Smith* - 29

Given Smith's love for scoring daddy hundreds in Tests, the former Aussie captain is sure to climb up the ladder in the overall list and won't be surprising if he goes past Ponting's tally as well. At 33, the right-hander is fit enough to carry on for as many as four-five years and can break plethora of records in the purest format.&nbsp;

Talking about the first Test, in Perth, West Indies openers negated any threat from the Australian bowlers to go to stumps on Day Two at 74 for no loss. The visitors trail Australia by 524 runs and have debutant&nbsp;Tagenarine Chanderpaul (47*) and skipper Brathwaite (18 not out) in the middle. A tough third day's play is on the cards as Aussies will like to tighten their grip on the game and go 1-0 up in the series.

Australia have so far dominated the first Test versus West Indies in Perth. Opting to bat first, Pat Cummins-led Australia rode on Marnus Labuschagne's 204 and Steve Smith's unbeaten 200, and the hosts posted a mammoth 598-4 decl.

Australia have so far dominated the first Test versus West Indies in Perth. Opting to bat first, Pat Cummins-led Australia rode on Marnus Labuschagne's 204 and Steve Smith's unbeaten 200, and the hosts posted a mammoth 598-4 decl. While Usman Khawaja (65) and Travis Head (99) also contributed, Labuschagne-Smith were the most impressive of the lot with the latter returning to his best format after long. With his splendid knock versus Kraigg Brathwaite-led Windies, Smith scored his 29th Test hundred and equalled Sir Don Bradman's tally; joint fourth-most tons by an Aussie batter in whites. The right-handed batter reached the milestone in his 88th game and took 155 innings. In the overall list, Ricky Ponting, Steve Waugh and Matthew Hayden are ahead of Smith. Here's the top five batters with most hundreds in Test cricket for Australia: Also read: 'Had I been the fittest guy, I would’ve...': Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar makes big claim Most hundreds for Australia in Men's Tests: Ricky Ponting - 41 Steve Waugh - 32 Matthew Hayden - 30 Sir Don Bradman - 29 Steve Smith* - 29 Given Smith's love for scoring daddy hundreds in Tests, the former Aussie captain is sure to climb up the ladder in the overall list and won't be surprising if he goes past Ponting's tally as well. At 33, the right-hander is fit enough to carry on for as many as four-five years and can break plethora of records in the purest format. Talking about the first Test, in Perth, West Indies openers negated any threat from the Australian bowlers to go to stumps on Day Two at 74 for no loss. The visitors trail Australia by 524 runs and have debutant Tagenarine Chanderpaul (47*) and skipper Brathwaite (18 not out) in the middle. A tough third day's play is on the cards as Aussies will like to tighten their grip on the game and go 1-0 up in the series.

Run machine Steve Smith equals Don Bradman's tally with splendid knock in Australia-West Indies Test

Australia's former head coach Justin Langer's recent comments, in&nbsp;a podcast interview released last week, had created a huge stir. Langer lashed out at some unnamed players for speaking against his intense coaching style in the media and weren't transparent enough in their feedback which led to his controversial ouster despite the Aussies winning the 2021 T20 World Cup followed by a 4-0 win in Ashes 2021/22 at home.

While Langer later clarified his comments and said that he is still in touch with a majority of players, ODI and Test captain Pat Cummins has now responded to the ex-head coach's remarks. Ahead of Australia's home Test series opener versus West Indies, in Perth on Wednesday (November 30), Cummins told the reporters, "There's no cowards in Australian cricket, not ever. I'd probably never disclose private conversations. I think it's disappointing sometimes the focus gets drawn to off-field issues but it hasn't really affected our team."

Cummins added, "I think there's no ill will to what he was trying to do and he clarified afterwards. I think he had a think about it and clarified it, so thank him for that. But we're really proud of the last 12 months, how we've fronted up, the way we've played, the way we've conducted ourselves. Players can certainly hold their heads high."

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Confirming he is in good touch with Langer, pacer Cummins said, "He'll be in and around here commentating so it'll be good. We love playing here at the stadium. My idol mentor, DK Lillee as well, it's his home state."

While Langer had a good stint as the head coach, his exit was bittersweet after many players didn't connect with his intense and stern coaching style. Under him, Aussies achieved a sizeable success and successfully&nbsp;moved on&nbsp;from the spot-fixing scandal.

Australia's former head coach Justin Langer's recent comments, in a podcast interview released last week, had created a huge stir. Langer lashed out at some unnamed players for speaking against his intense coaching style in the media and weren't transparent enough in their feedback which led to his controversial ouster despite the Aussies winning the 2021 T20 World Cup followed by a 4-0 win in Ashes 2021/22 at home.

Australia's former head coach Justin Langer's recent comments, in a podcast interview released last week, had created a huge stir. Langer lashed out at some unnamed players for speaking against his intense coaching style in the media and weren't transparent enough in their feedback which led to his controversial ouster despite the Aussies winning the 2021 T20 World Cup followed by a 4-0 win in Ashes 2021/22 at home. While Langer later clarified his comments and said that he is still in touch with a majority of players, ODI and Test captain Pat Cummins has now responded to the ex-head coach's remarks. Ahead of Australia's home Test series opener versus West Indies, in Perth on Wednesday (November 30), Cummins told the reporters, "There's no cowards in Australian cricket, not ever. I'd probably never disclose private conversations. I think it's disappointing sometimes the focus gets drawn to off-field issues but it hasn't really affected our team." Cummins added, "I think there's no ill will to what he was trying to do and he clarified afterwards. I think he had a think about it and clarified it, so thank him for that. But we're really proud of the last 12 months, how we've fronted up, the way we've played, the way we've conducted ourselves. Players can certainly hold their heads high." Also read: Hardik Pandya set to be India's new T20I captain with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli not in BCCI's plans: Report Confirming he is in good touch with Langer, pacer Cummins said, "He'll be in and around here commentating so it'll be good. We love playing here at the stadium. My idol mentor, DK Lillee as well, it's his home state." While Langer had a good stint as the head coach, his exit was bittersweet after many players didn't connect with his intense and stern coaching style. Under him, Aussies achieved a sizeable success and successfully moved on from the spot-fixing scandal.

'There's no....': Pat Cummins reacts to ex-head coach Justin Langer's explosive comments

The Pat Cummins-led Australia will face West Indies in the two-match Test series opener in their own backyard on Wednesday (November 30). The two sides will face each other at a crucial time in the second cycle of the ICC World Test Championship with many teams in the race to qualify for the next year's finale.&nbsp;

With regard to securing a place in the final, Cummins &amp; Co. are better-placed than the Kraigg Brathwaite-led Windies. They will like to stretch their lead at the top in the overall standings with a 2-0 whitewash over the tourists. After this, Australia have a tough assignment in the form of a Border-Gavaskar Trophy versus Team India, in the subcontinent, hence, they will like to make the most of their chances against the eighth ranked West Indies.

Australia have already announced their playing XI for the series opener in Perth. They will look to move past their T20 World Cup debacle and tick the right boxes to come close to cementing a place in the WTC final.

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Here is everything you need to know about the first Test match - date, IST, streaming details, etc.&nbsp;

When is&nbsp;Australia vs West Indies 1st Test match taking place?

Australia vs West Indies 1st Test is scheduled to start&nbsp;on November 30, 2022.&nbsp;

Where is Australia vs West Indies 1st Test taking place?

Australia vs West Indies 1st Test will be held&nbsp;at the Optus&nbsp;Stadium, Perth.

At what time Australia vs West Indies 1st Test&nbsp;taking place?

Australia vs West Indies 1st Test will kick-off&nbsp;at 7:50 am (IST).

How to watch Australia vs West Indies 1st Test live on TV?

Australia vs West Indies&nbsp;Test series opener&nbsp;will be aired live&nbsp;on the Sony Sports Network.&nbsp;

How to watch Australia vs West Indies 1st Test&nbsp;live streaming?

The Australia vs West Indies 1st Test's streaming will be available&nbsp;on the Sony Liv app and the website.

The Pat Cummins-led Australia will face West Indies in the two-match Test series opener in their own backyard on Wednesday (November 30). The two sides will face each other at a crucial time in the second cycle of the ICC World Test Championship with many teams in the race to qualify for the next year's finale.

The Pat Cummins-led Australia will face West Indies in the two-match Test series opener in their own backyard on Wednesday (November 30). The two sides will face each other at a crucial time in the second cycle of the ICC World Test Championship with many teams in the race to qualify for the next year's finale. With regard to securing a place in the final, Cummins & Co. are better-placed than the Kraigg Brathwaite-led Windies. They will like to stretch their lead at the top in the overall standings with a 2-0 whitewash over the tourists. After this, Australia have a tough assignment in the form of a Border-Gavaskar Trophy versus Team India, in the subcontinent, hence, they will like to make the most of their chances against the eighth ranked West Indies. Australia have already announced their playing XI for the series opener in Perth. They will look to move past their T20 World Cup debacle and tick the right boxes to come close to cementing a place in the WTC final. Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon West Indies Squad: Kraigg Brathwaite(c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Nkrumah Bonner, Devon Thomas, Kyle Mayers, Joshua Da Silva(w), Roston Chase, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Raymon Reifer, Jason Holder, Jermaine Blackwood, Shamarh Brooks, Anderson Phillip Also read: 'Ramiz Raja was at slip due to his father's rank': Wasim Akram makes another bombshell claim Here is everything you need to know about the first Test match - date, IST, streaming details, etc. When is Australia vs West Indies 1st Test match taking place? Australia vs West Indies 1st Test is scheduled to start on November 30, 2022. Where is Australia vs West Indies 1st Test taking place? Australia vs West Indies 1st Test will be held at the Optus Stadium, Perth. At what time Australia vs West Indies 1st Test taking place? Australia vs West Indies 1st Test will kick-off at 7:50 am (IST). How to watch Australia vs West Indies 1st Test live on TV? Australia vs West Indies Test series opener will be aired live on the Sony Sports Network. How to watch Australia vs West Indies 1st Test live streaming? The Australia vs West Indies 1st Test's streaming will be available on the Sony Liv app and the website.

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Australia handed the West Indies a six-wicket defeat on Monday to clinch a 2-1 one-day international series win and leave home captain Kieron Pollard criticising the quality of the pitch in Bridgetown.

The Australians cruised past their modest target of 153 runs with just over 19 overs remaining as Matthew Wade top scored for the tourists with 51 runs, ensuring stand-in captain Alex Carey led the team to a series victory.

"I think both teams struggled on the pitch and I think that's unacceptable for international cricket," said Pollard, whose team were bowled out with more than four overs remaining.

"We're not going to make excuses. We accept that we batted badly but I don't think the scores that we have gotten in this three-match series, with two top international teams, I think that's very embarrassing for us as a people."

All five Australian bowlers claimed wickets with Mitchell Starc taking three for 43 while his new-ball partner Josh Hazlewood took two for 18 from eight overs.

There was joy, too, for spinner Ashton Agar, who relished the conditions as he claimed two wickets for 31 runs in his allotted 10 overs.

The West Indies struggled with the bat, with only opener Evin Lewis making a significant contribution against the tourists with a knock of 55 runs.

Lewis' innings came after he had been temporarily forced from the field having played a ball from Hazlewood onto his own helmet with the West Indies at 14 without loss.

By the time he returned following Keiron Pollard's dismissal, the hosts were 71 for five and although Lewis continued to offer resistance, he was soon left unaccompanied at the crease with the West Indies all out for 152.

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That total caused the Australians few problems, with Carey steadying his team after the early loss of Moises Henriques and Josh Philippe before Wade and Agar combined to lead the tourists to victory.

"Personally and collectively it's really exciting," said Carey, who replaced Aaron Finch as captain after he returned to Australia with a knee injury.

"It's tough to leave home during a pandemic and the commitment that this group has shown, it's fantastic to see a result go our way tonight.

"I thought the bowlers did a great job. I think there were some good innings throughout the series."

Australia handed the West Indies a six-wicket defeat on Monday to clinch a 2-1 one-day international series win and leave home captain Kieron Pollard criticising the quality of the pitch in Bridgetown.

Australia handed the West Indies a six-wicket defeat on Monday to clinch a 2-1 one-day international series win and leave home captain Kieron Pollard criticising the quality of the pitch in Bridgetown. The Australians cruised past their modest target of 153 runs with just over 19 overs remaining as Matthew Wade top scored for the tourists with 51 runs, ensuring stand-in captain Alex Carey led the team to a series victory. "I think both teams struggled on the pitch and I think that's unacceptable for international cricket," said Pollard, whose team were bowled out with more than four overs remaining. "We're not going to make excuses. We accept that we batted badly but I don't think the scores that we have gotten in this three-match series, with two top international teams, I think that's very embarrassing for us as a people." All five Australian bowlers claimed wickets with Mitchell Starc taking three for 43 while his new-ball partner Josh Hazlewood took two for 18 from eight overs. There was joy, too, for spinner Ashton Agar, who relished the conditions as he claimed two wickets for 31 runs in his allotted 10 overs. The West Indies struggled with the bat, with only opener Evin Lewis making a significant contribution against the tourists with a knock of 55 runs. Lewis' innings came after he had been temporarily forced from the field having played a ball from Hazlewood onto his own helmet with the West Indies at 14 without loss. By the time he returned following Keiron Pollard's dismissal, the hosts were 71 for five and although Lewis continued to offer resistance, he was soon left unaccompanied at the crease with the West Indies all out for 152. Australia claim a 2-1 series win! ✅ The visitors surge to a six-wicket triumph over West Indies in Bridgetown. Matthew Wade the pick of the Australian batters with 51* off 52 balls.#WIvAUS | https://t.co/H7Cnw8uGeX pic.twitter.com/E0udACVTYx — ICC (@ICC) July 27, 2021 × That total caused the Australians few problems, with Carey steadying his team after the early loss of Moises Henriques and Josh Philippe before Wade and Agar combined to lead the tourists to victory. "Personally and collectively it's really exciting," said Carey, who replaced Aaron Finch as captain after he returned to Australia with a knee injury. "It's tough to leave home during a pandemic and the commitment that this group has shown, it's fantastic to see a result go our way tonight. "I thought the bowlers did a great job. I think there were some good innings throughout the series."

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