West Indies vs Australia 1st Test 2025 Highlights began with pure Test cricket drama at Kensington Oval, where the roar of the Caribbean crowd met the fiery pace of West Indies’ fast bowlers. From the very first session, the match carried an electric tension as Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph unleashed relentless spells that shook Australia’s batting lineup. Wickets tumbled, edges flew to the slips, and every delivery felt like a moment of suspense. Australia tried to fight back through Travis Head and Usman Khawaja, yet the Windies refused to back down. By the end of an action-packed Day 1, the contest had already turned into a gripping battle.
Day one of the West Indies versus Australia Test match in Barbados was a cracker. The Windies’ fast bowlers, Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph, were on fire, restricting Australia to just 180. The West Indies ended the day at 57 for 4, 123 runs behind. Day two should be interesting.
Australia’s Risky Move Doesn’t Pay Off
Aussie captain Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bat, thinking it would be an edge to do so before potential rain. Bad call! They lost three quick wickets in the first hour. Joseph and Seales were just too good for Sam Konstas (3), Cameron Green (3), and Josh Inglis (4).
Usman Khawaja and Travis Head did their best to steady the ship, putting on 89 runs. But the rest of the batting lineup couldn’t handle the pressure from the West Indies bowlers. Head top-scored with 59, and Khawaja chipped in with 47.
Seales and Joseph Dominate
Seales and Joseph were the stars, grabbing 9 wickets between them.
Seales grabbed 5 wickets for 60 runs – his third time doing so in a Test match.
Joseph was just as impressive, snagging 4 for 46. He seems to enjoy bowling to the Aussies, with half of his career wickets coming against them.
The pitch was definitely helping the quick bowlers, with plenty of movement. 14 wickets fell on day one – the most at this ground in over ten years. Ten of those were catches off edges, showing how much the ball was darting around.
King’s First Test: A Day of Ups and Downs
It was a mixed bag for Brandon King, who was making his Test debut. He dropped three catches but was still there at the end of the day with a solid 23 runs. Bouncing back with the bat was a good show of mental toughness, and the West Indies will want him to build on that in the next few days.
Aussie Batting Woes
Outside of Khawaja and Head, no other Australian batter passed 30. Beau Webster managed 11, and Cummins hit a quickfire 28 before Seales got him out. Their total of 180 was their lowest first-innings score against the West Indies in over 20 years.
Aussie Bowlers Hit Back
Despite their batting problems, the Australian bowlers came out firing.
Mitchell Starc removed the openers, Kraigg Brathwaite (4) and John Campbell (7).
Cummins got rid of Keacy Carty (20).
Josh Hazlewood picked up Jomel Warrican for a duck late in the day.
The Windies were 57 for 4 at the close, putting the game back in the balance.
Seales on His Big Day
Seales said getting five wickets was special, given his injury problems the last time he played Australia. The plan was to bowl fuller to get the ball swinging. He also said Joseph was a special bowler who always seems to step up his game against Australia.
What’s Coming on Day 2
With the ball starting to reverse, day two is going to be important.
The West Indies will want to get closer to Australia’s score, with King and Roston Chase needing to stick around.
Australia will be hunting for quick wickets to put the pressure back on the home side.
The weather should be fine, and the pitch will probably offer more turn and uneven bounce. Runs will be hard to come by, making every one important.
Day 1 Summary
Category Australia 1st Innings West Indies 1st Innings (Stumps)
Total Runs 180 all out 57/4
Top Scorer Travis Head (59) Brandon King (23*)
Best Bowler (WI) Jayden Seales (5/60) –
Best Bowler (AUS) Mitchell Starc (2 wkts) Pat Cummins, Hazlewood (1 each)
Wickets on Day 1 14 wickets –
Pitch Seam, bounce, reverse Tricky
Match Details
Match West Indies vs Australia – 1st Test, 2025
Venue Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Date June 25, 2025
Toss Australia won, chose to bat
Australia 1st Innings 180 all out in 56.5 overs
Top Scorer (Australia) Travis Head – 59 (88 balls, 9 fours)
Best Bowler (West Indies) Jayden Seales – 5/60 in 15.1 overs
Shamar Joseph’s Bowling 4/46 in 16 overs
West Indies 1st Innings (End of Day 1) 57/4 in 19.4 overs
Top Scorer (West Indies) Brandon King – 23*
Australian Wicket-Takers Mitchell Starc (2), Pat Cummins (1), Josh Hazlewood (1)
Total Wickets on Day 1 14
Jayden Seales – 5-Wicket Games 3 (all at home)
Shamar Joseph – Wickets vs Australia 17 of 34 Test wickets
Record Set Most wickets (14) on Day 1 at Kensington Oval in 14 years
Pitch Seam & swing early, slow, reverse swing later
Fielding Errors (West Indies) 4 dropped catches
Key Partnership (Australia) Usman Khawaja & Travis Head – 89
Umpire Note 3rd umpire denied Joseph a 5th wicket
Final Thoughts
Day one was a good contest between bat and ball. The West Indies showed they are not to be taken lightly. Australia fought back with the ball to keep the match in reach.
If the pitch keeps playing like this, expect a low-scoring, tense game.
Check back for updates, scores, and analysis of the Australia Tour of West Indies 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who was the top performer for West Indies on Day 1?
Jayden Seales grabbed 5 wickets, and Shamar Joseph took 4.
Q2: What was Australia’s first innings total?
Australia was bowled out for 180.
Q3: How many wickets fell on Day 1?
14 wickets fell.
Q4: How did West Indies do in their first innings by the end of Day 1?
West Indies was 57 for 4.
Q5: What was special about Jayden Seales’ five-wicket haul?
It was his third in Test cricket, all at home.
Q6: Who dropped catches for West Indies?
Brandon King dropped two catches.
Q7: Why did Australia struggle after choosing to bat first?
The conditions were tough for batting early on.
Q8: How has Shamar Joseph performed against Australia in the past?
Half of his Test wickets have come against Australia.
Q9: What was important about the partnership between Khawaja and Head?
It helped them recover from a poor start.
Q10: What will the pitch be like in the coming days?
It will likely get tougher to bat on.
