AUS vs WI: The second Test between Australia and West Indies in Brisbane witnessed a captivating day of fluctuating fortunes on Friday, with West Indies holding a slender lead despite Australias late fightback. The tourists began the day brightly, capitalizing on their first innings total of 311, but the Aussies roared back courtesy of half-centuries from Alex Carey and Pat Cummins.The day belonged to young West Indian all-rounder Kevin Sinclair, who is making his name in Test cricket history with his maiden wicket celebration. Bowling with fiery zeal, Sinclair dismissed Usman Khawaja for 75 with a searing delivery that was caught at slip by Alick Athanaze. To celebrate, the debutant performed a sensational cartwheel backflip, erupting the Gabba crowd in a whirlwind of joy.Kevin Sinclair takes his first Test wicket and marks the occasion with his signature celebration!How good 🙌 #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/xcRqgDdyIw— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 26, 2024Carey-Cummins revive Australian inningsHowever, Australia wasnt done yet. Carey hammered a brisk 65, while Cummins played a captains knock, remaining unbeaten on 64 in the pink ball Test. Their partnership revived the innings, propelling Australia to declare at 289/9.In the final session, under the floodlights, Josh Hazlewood struck early, removing Tagenarine Chanderpaul for 4 in the final delivery of the day. The dismissal was confirmed by a late spike on UltraEdge, handing Australia a crucial breakthrough heading into Day 3.West Indies takes leadWest Indies took the lead of 35 runs as they scored 13/1 in the second innings. Currently, the pendulum swings precariously between the two sides. Cummins tactical gamble of bowling with the pink ball under lights brought immediate dividends. Kraigg Brathwaite nearly fell victim to Mitchell Starc, but Steve Smiths butterfingers in the slips reprieved the West Indian skipper.Smith, himself opening in place of the retired David Warner, had a forgettable outing in the first innings. He was dismissed leg before Kemar Roachs final delivery of the opening over. He managed to score just 6 runs. Marnus Labuschagne followed suit shortly after, adding to the early tremors in Australias chaseBrief ScorecardWest Indies 1st innings: 311/10 in 108 Overs (Joshua Da Silva 79, Kavem Hodge 71 Mitchell Starc 4/48)Australia 1st innings: 289/9 d in 53 Overs (Usman Khawaja 75, Alex Carey 65 Alzarri Joseph 4/84) West Indies 2nd innings: 13/1 in 7.3 Overs (Tagenarine Chanderpaul 4, Kraigg Brathwaite 3*: Josh Hazlewood 1/2 )
