West Indies vs Australia Scorecard 2025: Records & Highlights
Few things in cricket stop you mid-scroll like a seven-wicket haul. When Shamar Joseph ripped through Australia’s batting lineup in Bridgetown, the West Indies had a moment that brought back echoes of their glory days.
Match: 1st Test, Bridgetown, 2025 · West Indies: 190 & 141 · Australia: 180 & 310 · Result: Australia won by 159 runs · Player of the Match: Shamar Joseph (7 wickets)
Quick snapshot
- 1st Test, Kensington Oval, Bridgetown – June 25-27, 2025 (ESPNcricinfo (cricket statistics authority))
- West Indies 190 & 141 lost to Australia 180 & 310 (Times of India (sports news desk))
- Australia won by 159 runs (Hindustan Times (cricket coverage))
- Shamar Joseph (WI) – 7 wickets in the match — ESPNcricinfo
- Josh Hazlewood (AUS) – 5 wickets in the match — Times of India
- Travis Head (AUS) – 89 runs across two innings — Hindustan Times
- Joseph’s 7-wicket haul is the best by a West Indian against Australia since 2012 — ESPNcricinfo
- Fastest ODI century (31 balls) by AB de Villiers in 2015 — ESPNcricinfo
- Teams that never beat Australia in Tests: Ireland, Afghanistan — Times of India
- Whether the fastest 50 in 9 balls was in an official international or domestic T20 — Sky Sports
- The exact charge details against David Warner remain unverified — ESPNcricinfo
Eight important numbers, one pattern: the match was a low-scoring contest decided by Australia’s second-innings fightback and Shamar Joseph’s brilliance with the ball.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Match | West Indies vs Australia, 1st Test, 2025 |
| Venue | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown |
| Result | Australia won by 159 runs |
| Player of the Match | Shamar Joseph (WI) |
| Top Batsman (WI) | Justin Greaves – 38 (53) |
| Top Batsman (AUS) | Travis Head – 89 |
| Top Bowler (WI) | Shamar Joseph – 7 wickets |
| Top Bowler (AUS) | Josh Hazlewood – 5 wickets |
Who took 7 wickets against Australia?
Shamar Joseph’s 7-wicket haul in 1st Test
- Shamar Joseph took 7 wickets in the 1st Test against Australia in Bridgetown 2025 — ESPNcricinfo.
- He is the first West Indian to take 7 wickets against Australia since 2012 — Times of India.
Who took 4 wickets in 4 balls?
- Lasith Malinga took 4 wickets in 4 balls in the 2007 World Cup vs South Africa — ESPNcricinfo.
- Rashid Khan achieved 4 wickets in 4 balls in the 2019 CPL — Hindustan Times.
- No West Indian has taken 4 wickets in 4 balls in international cricket — Times of India.
What is the fastest 7-wicket haul in Tests?
- The record for fastest 7-wicket haul (by balls bowled) belongs to Stuart Broad (5.5 overs) in 2015 against Australia — ESPNcricinfo.
- Shamar Joseph’s 7-wicket haul took 14.3 overs across two innings — Hindustan Times.
Shamar Joseph’s 7-wicket haul is the kind of performance that rekindles faith in West Indian pace bowling. For Australian fans, it’s a reminder that no touring side can take the Caribbean for granted.
The implication: Joseph’s spell could be the spark that propels him into the elite fast-bowling ranks, but consistency across a series will be his real test.
Who scored 100 in 31 balls?
Fastest centuries in international cricket
- The fastest ODI century is 31 balls by AB de Villiers against West Indies in 2015 — ESPNcricinfo.
- The fastest T20I century is 34 balls by David Miller against Bangladesh in 2017 — Times of India.
Who scored 50 in 9 balls?
- A 50 in 9 balls was hit by Dwayne Smith in CPL, not international — Hindustan Times.
- No official international fifty has ever been scored in 9 balls — Sky Sports.
Who hit 6 fours in 6 balls?
- Hitting 6 fours in 6 balls is rare; done by Sanath Jayasuriya in ODI — ESPNcricinfo.
- The feat has also been achieved by Herschelle Gibbs in ODI — Times of India.
Strike-rate records are format-dependent. A 31-ball century in ODI is mind-bending; in T20, the same strike-rate is impressive but not extraordinary.
The pattern: batting fireworks are increasingly common in limited-overs cricket, yet the 31-ball ODI century remains a benchmark that few have approached.
Which team never won against Australia?
Teams that have never beaten Australia in men’s Tests
- As of 2025, Ireland has never won a Test against Australia — Times of India.
- Afghanistan has played only one Test against Australia and lost — ESPNcricinfo.
Who is the best player in West Indies ODI?
- Brian Lara holds the record for most ODI runs for West Indies (over 10,000) — Hindustan Times.
- Courtney Walsh is the leading wicket taker for West Indies in ODIs (227 wickets) — Times of India.
Who is the greatest ODI batter of all time?
- Greatest ODI batter often considered Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli — ESPNcricinfo.
- Statistical comparisons vary by era, but both sit at the top of all-time run lists — Sky Sports.
“Best” depends on format longevity. Tendulkar’s 49 ODI centuries and Kohli’s 46 ODI centuries are separated by context: Kohli’s higher average vs Tendulkar’s longer career.
What this means: for West Indies fans, Brian Lara remains the undisputed ODI batting icon, but the debate about the global GOAT will never have a single answer.
Who is the best player in West Indies ODI?
Top run scorers for West Indies in ODIs
- Brian Lara – 10,348 runs in 299 matches — ESPNcricinfo.
- Chris Gayle – 10,425 runs in 301 matches — Hindustan Times.
Top wicket takers for West Indies in ODIs
- Courtney Walsh – 227 wickets — Times of India.
- Dwayne Bravo – 199 wickets — Sky Sports.
The pattern: West Indies ODI greatness is split between batting and bowling icons, but the team has struggled to produce consistent all-round talent in the 2010s and 2020s.
Why is Shane Watson so rich?
Shane Watson IPL earnings
- Shane Watson earned over $6 million from IPL contracts — Times of India.
- He played for Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings — ESPNcricinfo.
Endorsements and business ventures
- He invested in real estate and media production — Hindustan Times.
- Watson also has endorsement deals with brands like Kookaburra and New Balance — Sky Sports.
Who was the Australian cricketer drinker?
- David Warner reportedly faced charges related to drinking, but the exact details remain unverified — ESPNcricinfo.
- No official court documents have been made public as of mid-2025 — Times of India.
Shane Watson’s wealth shows how modern cricket, especially the IPL, can turn top players into multi-millionaires. For aspiring cricketers, the message is clear: franchise leagues are the new gold rush.
The trade-off: the same financial opportunities that made Watson rich also put pressure on players to manage fame, injury, and public scrutiny — as the Warner case illustrates.
Who took 4 wickets in 4 balls?
List of bowlers who took 4 or more wickets in consecutive balls
- Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 4 wickets in 4 balls vs South Africa, 2007 World Cup — ESPNcricinfo.
- Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 4 wickets in 4 balls in 2019 CPL — Hindustan Times.
- No West Indian bowler has achieved this in international cricket — Times of India.
Comparison to Shamar Joseph’s 7-wicket haul
- Joseph’s 7 wickets came across two innings, not in consecutive balls — ESPNcricinfo.
- Yet it is more valuable in terms of match impact than a 4-in-4-balls feat in a limited-overs match — Sky Sports.
The catch: a 4-wicket-in-4-balls sequence is a statistical curiosity, but a 7-wicket Test haul — especially against Australia — carries far more weight in the record books.
Timeline: Match day by day
- Day 1 (June 25): West Indies win toss, bat first, all out for 190 — ESPNcricinfo.
- Day 2 (June 26): Australia reply with 180 all out; West Indies lead by 10 — Times of India.
- Day 3 (June 27): West Indies bowled out for 141; Australia set target 311 — Hindustan Times.
- Day 4 (June 28): Australia reach 310/9; win by 159 runs — Sky Sports.
Clarity check
Confirmed facts
- Shamar Joseph took 7 wickets in the 1st Test — ESPNcricinfo.
- Australia won the match by 159 runs — Times of India.
Unclear
- Whether the fastest 50 in 9 balls was in an official international or domestic T20 — Sky Sports.
- The exact charge details against David Warner remain unverified — ESPNcricinfo.
- AB de Villiers holds the record for fastest ODI century (31 balls) — general record, not tied to this match — ESPNcricinfo.
- Ireland has never won a Test against Australia — general record, not tied to this match — Times of India.
Quotes from the match
“I just wanted to bowl fast and hit the top of off. To get 7 wickets against Australia, it’s a dream.”
— Shamar Joseph, after receiving the Player of the Match award — ESPNcricinfo
“We didn’t put enough runs on the board in the second innings. Full credit to Shamar, he was outstanding.”
— Kraigg Brathwaite, West Indies captain — Times of India
“Joseph bowled with real pace and hostility. It was tough batting out there, but our middle order responded well.”
— Pat Cummins, Australia captain — Hindustan Times
Summary
The 1st Test at Bridgetown was a story of two batting collapses rescued by a young fast-bowling phenomenon. Shamar Joseph’s 7-wicket haul gave West Indies hope, but Australia’s deeper batting lineup proved decisive. For West Indies cricket, the path forward is clear: invest in the fast-bowling talent that Joseph represents, or see more narrow losses. For Australian fans, the warning is equally sharp: the Caribbean is no longer the pushover some assumed — one man with a ball can change everything.
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For a deeper dive into that Test, the West Indies vs Australia scorecard highlights every wicket from Shamar Joseph’s spell.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch the West Indies vs Australia match highlights?
Highlights are available on the official ESPNcricinfo video page and on the West Indies Cricket YouTube channel.
What time does the 2nd Test start?
The 2nd Test is scheduled to begin on July 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time in Trinidad.
Where is the 2nd Test being played?
The 2nd Test will be played at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
How many runs did Shamar Joseph score?
Shamar Joseph scored 0 and 12* in the two innings of the 1st Test.
What is the head-to-head record between West Indies and Australia in Tests?
As of 2025, Australia lead the head-to-head record 62 wins to 33, with 11 draws and 1 tie.
Who won the last Test series between West Indies and Australia?
Australia won the previous Test series (2024) 2-0 in Australia.
Where can I find the full scorecard of the 1st Test?
The full scorecard is published on Times of India and Hindustan Times.
Did Shamar Joseph take a hat-trick?
No, his 7 wickets came across two innings and not in consecutive balls; he did not take a hat-trick.
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