Barbados: Chasing 301 in the fourth innings, the hosts were bundled out for just 141, sparking disappointment in the Caribbean camp. West Indies Test captain Roston Chase described the result as “heartbreaking,” following an early collapse that saw them lose their most experienced batsman in the opening over.

The West Indies’ hopes of pulling off their eighth-highest successful run chase—and their best in eight years—were dashed from the outset at Adelaide. Australian pacer Mitchell Starc struck in the first over, removing skipper Kraigg Brathwaite, who was caught brilliantly at backward square by debutant Sam Konstas.

Australia, despite dropping 10 catches throughout the match, capitalized on key moments. Josh Hazlewood, switching ends, triggered a collapse by dismissing John Campbell and Brandon King off successive deliveries. Chase himself fell to a sharp short-leg catch by Konstas, reducing West Indies to 49 for 4 within 13 overs.

Keacy Carty, who was earlier dropped on 1, managed to score 20 before Hazlewood knocked over his off stump. Shai Hope, the top scorer from the first innings, fell cheaply to a low shooter from captain Pat Cummins after a 21-ball struggle.

Further chaos followed as Alzarri Joseph was run out by a sharp throw from substitute fielder Marnus Labuschagne, and Hazlewood completed his 13th Test five-wicket haul—his second on Caribbean soil—with the dismissal of Jomel Warrican.

Though Alick Athanaze and Shamar Joseph tried to stage a counterattack with some aggressive hitting, Nathan Lyon ended the resistance in his second over, sealing a resounding win for Australia.