Australia Holds 82-Run Lead to Start Day 3 of 1st Test

The first Test between West Indies and Australia is interestingly poised entering Friday’s third day at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.

The Aussies will resume on 92 for 4 in their second innings, a lead of 82 with Travis Head, 13, and Beau Webster, 19, to continue the battle.

Earlier, the West Indies were bowled out for 190 in their first innings, a lead of 10 after resuming Thursday morning on 57 for 4.

Shai Hope top-scored with 48, captain Roston Chase, 44, and Alzarri Joseph scored an unbeaten 23.

Mitchell Starc took 3 for 65, Josh Hazelwood 2 for 41 and Pat Cummins 2 for 34.

Mitch Starc says the game is there for the taking.

Mitchell Starc.