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In a stunning display of bowling prowess, Shamar Joseph led the West Indies to a𓆉 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, th𓆏e 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 🙌🏽— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Unbelievable scenes!! Shamar Joseph!!!!!
— Isa Guha (@isaguha)
What a remarkable moment for Shamar Joseph and West Indies cricket. The most remarkabl꧟e test win that I can put my mind on, given the context
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
The Shamar Joseph fairytale! Special scenes👏
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17)
It's all over!!!
Shamar Joseph takes SEVEN
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau)
Iconic 💥
— Carlos Brathwaite (@CRBrathwaite26)
Almost 2🐼7 years since a Test victory in Australia! What a finish!👏🏿
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket)
Watch this. What joy!!!
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8)
Shamar Joseph … ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan)
Woo wee…what a victory for so happy for them!!! Shamar Joseph thaꦆnk you for taking a punt on cricket 🏏
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93)
Whoohoooo… Shamar Joseph 🤸♀️🤸♀️🤸♀️🤸♀️🤸♀️ What a sওtory … it’s a great day for the .. Congratulations .. that꧂ was amazing guys !!!
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69)
Shamar Joseph wins it for the West Indies
— betvisa69.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Bowled with a broken toe, took his team to victory vs at the Gabba – 🫡🫡 to Shamar Joseph & his spell of 7️⃣/6️⃣8️⃣.
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan)
While all eyes are on let's not miss the historic win by West Indies! Outstanding from Shamar Joseph 🔥🔥 phenomenal talent! 👏
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa)