The West Indies maintained their resilient spirit from the opening day of the second Test in Brisbane. They managed to survive 28 overs before Tea on Friday, turning their overnight score of 266/8 into a first-innings total of 311.
Captain Kraigg Brathwaite had emphasized the need for his batting unit to step up after their collapses in Adelaide led to a 10-wicket loss. Debutant Kevin Sinclair responded by scoring a half-century, complementing Joshua da Silva and Kavem Hodge’s heroics on Day 1.
Despite their efforts, the West Indies could have prolonged their innings even further if not for an unfortunate end to Kemar Roach’s gritty knock. The tailender, known for his batting capabilities, displayed disciplined defense, lasting 40 balls and contributing eight runs.
Roach faced the record-breaking Australian attack confidently, but an attempt to take a single in the 105th over resulted in miscommunication with Sinclair. While Roach tried to turn back, he lost his footing, landing at the feet of Pat Cummins. Marnus Labuschagne calmly collected the ball, tossing it to Alex Carey for an easy run-out.
Oh dear! Kemar Roach ended up on his backside in the middle of the pitch and is run out! #CleanHands | #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/RY5HolA7Fg
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Roach, visibly disheartened by the peculiar dismissal, remained crouched on the pitch for a moment with closed eyes before slowly leaving the field. Twitterati echoed his sentiments, adding a touch of humor to the unfortunate incident.