Mon Jul 14 01:30:00 UTC 2025: **Kingston Collapse: West Indies Fight Back Against Australia After Starc’s 100th Test Wicket**
**KINGSTON, Jamaica -** Australia suffered a dramatic batting collapse on the first day of the third Test against the West Indies in Kingston, falling from a promising 157-3 to be all out for 225. The West Indies bowlers capitalized on the momentum shift, led by Shamar Joseph (4-33), with strong support from Jayden Seales (3-59) and Justin Greaves (3-56).
Steve Smith top-scored for Australia with 48, followed by Cameron Green’s 46, but both were dismissed around the dinner break, triggering the slide. Green acknowledged the challenging pitch conditions, stating, “Every pitch has been tough…Time in the middle is key – just trying to get used to their bowlers, their conditions.”
The West Indies faced nine overs at the end of the day, reaching 16-1 at stumps. Mitchell Starc, playing in his 100th Test match, marked the occasion by dismissing opener Kevlon Anderson (3), giving Australia an early breakthrough.
Australia already holds an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series. The West Indies will look to build on their strong bowling performance on day two to close the gap of 209 runs.
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