The third Test in Jamaica continued to move at hectic pace through the second day and night despite the slow speed of West Indies’ scoring, with 16 wickets falling in 81.1 overs to all but ensure the match will end on day three. After bowling out West Indies for a meagre 143, Australia’s third innings was a reciprocally woeful 99 for 6 by stumps, with a not out Cameron Green the lone point of resistance among the top order.
That means Australia’s final innings of the series completed an unhappily familiar pattern for struggling openers Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja. In each of the three matches, they have batted first and been dismissed cheaply on day one, then been back at the crease for a second dismissal before the end of day two.
