Australia Dominates with Commanding Win Over West Indies in Test Opener

Australia triumphed over West Indies with a commanding 159-run victory in the first test on Friday, thanks to Nathan Lyon's tail-end sweep following Josh Hazlewood's five-wicket masterclass. The victory was achieved on a rapidly deteriorating pitch that proved to be a bowler's paradise.

Lyon took the final two wickets with consecutive deliveries, ending Shamar Joseph's spirited 44-run innings from just 22 balls. West Indies, chasing an unlikely 301, collapsed for 141, handing the visitors a 1-0 series lead.

The match highlighted Australia's cricketing dominance, with Hazlewood dismissing key players including John Campbell and Brandon King, while Marnus Labuschagne's run-out of Alzarri Joseph underscored their supremacy in all facets of the game. Australia's strategic batting position, built by Beau Webster and Travis Head, set the stage for their triumph.

(With inputs from agencies.)