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Australia quicks hit back after strong West Indies bowling effort

Sam Konstas, who was picked in the squad in place of Marnus Labuschagne, departed early on three runs. No other Australian batsmen managed to score many runs in their first innings of the match. Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph were breathing fire during the match as they claimed five and four wickets, respectively

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Jayden Seales (L) of West Indies celebrates with teammate Justin Greaves after the dismissal of Josh Inglis of Australia during the first day of the 1st test match between West Indies and Australia at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. Pic/AFP

Jayden Seales (L) of West Indies celebrates with teammate Justin Greaves after the dismissal of Josh Inglis of Australia during the first day of the 1st test match between West Indies and Australia at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. Pic/AFP

The opening day of the first Test match against Australia was nothing short of magical for the West Indies. The hosts managed to bowl out the 'Baggy Greens' for just 180 runs in 56.5 overs.

Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph were breathing fire during the match as they claimed five and four wickets, respectively. Completing his 16 overs, Joseph bagged four wickets for 46 runs, whereas Seales claimed a fifer by conceding 60 runs in 15.5 overs.

Justin Greaves registered one wicket for 26 runs in nine overs. Alzarri Joseph and captain Roston Chase went wicketless in the first innings of the Test match.

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