Day 2 of the day-night Test between Australia and West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston delivered a rollercoaster of emotions, fierce bowling, and shifting momentum. As the pink ball moved under the floodlights, Australia tightened their grip on the match thanks to Cameron Green’s unbeaten 42 and a dramatic collapse of 15 West Indies wickets throughout the day.
The West Indies began the day chasing Australia’s modest first-innings total of 225. However, the home side faltered quickly against a relentless pace attack. Australia’s bowlers, led by Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc, struck early and often, bowling out the West Indies for just 143. Boland’s incisive spell and Pat Cummins’ consistency dismantled the top and middle order, with only John Campbell and Shai Hope offering brief resistance.
With an 82-run lead in hand, Australia came out for their second innings under the lights—but things quickly went downhill. Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph delivered a fiery opening spell that saw Australia’s top order crumble. At one point, the visitors were reduced to 72 for 6, and it looked like West Indies might claw their way back into the contest.
However, Cameron Green stood tall amid the chaos. Showing maturity beyond his years, Green held the innings together with an unbeaten 42. His calmness under pressure, clean shot selection, and ability to play the moving pink ball allowed Australia to reach stumps at 99 for 6, extending their lead to 181 runs. Pat Cummins, who joined Green late in the evening, remained unbeaten on 5 and helped steady the innings going into Day 3.
The pink-ball Test once again demonstrated how conditions can shift dramatically from session to session. Australia’s bowling was surgical in the daylight, while West Indies took full advantage of the twilight period to run through Australia’s top order. The exaggerated movement under lights and unpredictable bounce played a major role in the high wicket tally, keeping fans and players alike on edge throughout the day.
Despite being on the back foot, the West Indies showed resilience and fight with the ball. Alzarri Joseph’s pace and accuracy were instrumental, while Shamar Joseph impressed with his aggression and control. Their efforts have kept the match alive, but the hosts will need early wickets on Day 3 to prevent Australia from posting a daunting target.
As things stand, Australia are well placed to press for victory, with a 2–0 series sweep within reach. For West Indies, the mission is clear: strike early, bat big, and believe. With three days remaining, the Test is finely poised—offering plenty of intrigue, intensity, and the ever-present unpredictability that makes day-night cricket a spectacle.