In a stunning display of bowling prowess, Shamar Joseph led the West Indies to a thrilling eight-run victory over Australia in the second Test at the Gabba on Sunday.
Despite facing doubts about his fitness after a painful toe injury from a Mitch Starc delivery on Day 3, the young lad was cleared of serious injury and delivered a heroic performance.
Shamar Joseph’s sensational 7-wicket haul
Resuming at their second innings at an overnight score of 60 for 2, Steve Smith and Cameron Green set a strong foundation, nearing half-centuries in the first 20 overs of the penultimate day. However, Joseph shifted the momentum with a superb delivery that dismissed Green and followed it up by sending Travis Head back to the pavilion for a golden duck.
Joseph continued to dominate, claiming the wickets of key Australian players like Mitch Marsh and Alex Carey. Registering his second 5-wicket haul in as many games, Joseph’s strategic prowess induced a lofted shot from Starc, caught brilliantly by Kevin Sinclair at point.
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As Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood succumbed to Joseph’s relentless attack, Smith’s steady efforts to chase the modest target proved futile. With Lyon falling, Joseph sealed the monumental win for the West Indies, dismissing Hazlewood for a duck in the 51st over.
Here are best Twitter reactions on West Indies’ historic win:
Take a bow Shamar Joseph 🙌🏽
Take a bow West Indies cricket 🙌🏽 #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/w83KOENZUg
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 28, 2024
Unbelievable scenes!! Shamar Joseph!!!!! pic.twitter.com/XdHLUrjKbC
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) January 28, 2024
What a remarkable moment for Shamar Joseph and West Indies cricket. The most remarkable test win that I can put my mind on, given the context
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) January 28, 2024
The Shamar Joseph fairytale! Special scenes👏
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) January 28, 2024
It’s all over!!!
Shamar Joseph takes SEVEN #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/fsGR6cjvkj
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 28, 2024
Iconic 💥 https://t.co/iRycW5oSZX
— Carlos Brathwaite (@CRBrathwaite26) January 28, 2024
Almost 27 years since a Test victory in Australia! What a finish!👏🏿#AUSvWI #MenInMaroon pic.twitter.com/5tVMIjLt1l
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) January 28, 2024
Watch this. What joy!!! https://t.co/6bPpw0VwOh
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) January 28, 2024
Shamar Joseph … ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 28, 2024
Woo wee…what a victory for @windiescricket so happy for them!!! @7cricket Shamar Joseph thank you for taking a punt on cricket 🏏 pic.twitter.com/CYUJ6tBHx4
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) January 28, 2024
Whoohoooo… Shamar Joseph 🤸♀️🤸♀️🤸♀️🤸♀️🤸♀️ #AUSvsWI What a story … it’s a great day for the @windiescricket .. Congratulations .. that was amazing guys !!!
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) January 28, 2024
Shamar Joseph wins it for the West Indies#cricket #AUSvWI #ShamarJoseph #CricketTimes #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/iC4CwUyVIQ
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 28, 2024
Bowled with a broken toe, took his team to victory vs #AUS at the Gabba – 🫡🫡 to Shamar Joseph & his spell of 7️⃣/6️⃣8️⃣.pic.twitter.com/aqPEp8uQIJ
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 28, 2024
While all eyes are on #INDvsENG let’s not miss the historic win by West Indies! Outstanding from Shamar Joseph 🔥🔥 phenomenal talent! 👏#AUSvWI
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) January 28, 2024
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