Frank Worrell Trophy 2025: Australia vs West Indies – Test Series Starts With Fireworks

Bridgetown, Barbados – On June 25, 2025, the opening day of the Frank Worrell Trophy between the Australian Men’s Cricket Team and the West Indies was nothing short of dramatic. In the thrilling Australia vs West Indies Test, both teams shared 14 wickets as fast bowlers ruled the day at Kensington Oval.

Seales & Joseph Tear Through Australia’s Batting

Batting first, Australia struggled against a sharp and aggressive West Indies attack.

• Shamar Joseph was lethal again, picking up 4/46, dismissing top-order names including Usman Khawaja and debutant Sam Konstas.
• Jayden Seales produced another Barbados masterclass, finishing with 5/60, ripping through the tail.

Australia was bowled out for 180. For full breakdown, view the Australia vs West Indies 1st Test scorecard on Cricinfo.

Australia Hits Back Late

Not to be outdone, Pat Cummins led Australia’s reply with a tight line, bowling out Kirk McKenzie and containing the West Indies to 57/4 at stumps.

• Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood supported well with wickets.
• The pitch kept low and fast — a paradise for quicks.

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Players to Watch: Joseph & Seales

• Shamar Joseph has now taken 17 wickets in five innings against Australia, making him one of the breakout stars in Test cricket.
• Jayden Seales continues to be the Barbados crowd favorite, securing his third five-wicket haul at this venue.

Match Summary

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What’s Next?

Day 2 promises more drama as West Indies Cricket hopes to steady their innings and fight back. Australia will aim to maintain pressure and take control.

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