Day 1 of the Australia vs West Indies Test match ended with Australia bowled out for just 180 runs, struggling against fiery spells from Jayden Seales (5 wickets) and Shamar Joseph (4 wickets). Despite a brief resistance from Khawaja (47) and Head (59), the Aussies collapsed in just 56.5 overs.
According to News.com.au, the effort is “worrying” ahead of the Ashes. It is also one of Australia’s lowest first-innings totals in the Caribbean.
With momentum clearly in their favor, the West Indies ended the day at 57 for 4.
[WHAT’S HAPPENING] Australia’s Batting Crumbles in a Shocking Collapse
After winning the toss, Australia chose to bat first in this high-stakes Australia vs West Indies encounter. Things went downhill quickly. By the first hour, they were already three wickets down for just 22 runs.
The top order looked out of depth against the moving ball. Usman Khawaja (47) and Travis Head (59) added some stability with an 89-run partnership, but it wasn’t enough. Once Head departed, the collapse resumed, and the team folded for 180 in under 57 overs.
The stars of the day were West Indies pacers Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph. Seales claimed 5 wickets and Joseph grabbed 4, combining skill with aggression to tear through the Aussie lineup.
[TRENDING] Social Media React to Australia’s Poor Start
Aussie supporters were frustrated. Memes and highlights quickly circulated, with West Indies bowlers becoming instant heroes online.
Please embed this link- EspnCricinfo posted, “The West Indies pacers breathe fire 
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One user commented,
The downfall has begun and it will fall more , ig this is the new era for west indies @yapyo_arb
— Harshu (@harshu_btc) June 25, 2025
“The downfall has begun and it will fall more , ig this is the new era for west indies @yapyo_arb”.
Amit Mishra’s Take
This opening day of the Australia vs West Indies series was more than just a bad day at the office for Australia. Their top order seems uncertain and overly reliant on the middle to late order to recover from poor starts.
With the Ashes and other high-pressure fixtures approaching, the Australian side needs answers—and fast. On the other hand, this is a statement performance by the West Indies. They will try to keep their bowling unit’s confidence and threat throughout the series.
There has already been drama, tension, and good performances in the Australia vs West Indies Test series. Cricket fans are in for an exciting journey if the rest of the match proceeds at this rate.
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