Pacer Shamar Joseph‘s 7-wicket haul powered West Indies to a thrilling 8-run win at The Gabba in Brisbane in AUS vs WI 2nd Test on Sunday.
The young Windies pacer, who took a painful blow on his right toe from Mitchell Starc’s fiery yorker, single-handedly took the visitors to a miraculous win.
It is West Indies’ first win over Australia in Australia since 1997. They have also become the first team ever to defeat the hosts in a Pink-ball Test match.
The cricket fans were in disbelief after West Indies’ inspiring comeback and lauded the young pace sensation for a heroic performance.
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Shamar Joseph was brought into the attack with Australia cruising at 93 for 2 but his 10-over spell just turned the game on its head. The pacer picked up 6 wickets in his 10 over spell and pushed the hosts to 184/8.
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Steve Smith, who remained not out on 91, took Australia close with by playing few unorthodox shots post dinner but Joseph castled Hazlewood to complete a memorable win for West Indies.
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