BSS
  09 Dec 2022, 14:29

Australia declare at 511-7 in 2nd West Indies Test

ADELAIDE, Australia, Dec 9, 2022 (BSS/AFP) - Australia declared their first

innings at an commanding 511-7 on Friday in the day-night second day Test
against the West Indies after Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head both made
big scores.

The home side had resumed on day two at the Adelaide Oval on 330-3, and
skipper Steve Smith -- standing in for the injured Pat Cummins -- made the
declaration call some 30 minutes before tea.

Alex Carey was unbeaten on 41 and Mitchell Starc was not out on five.

Head made 175 while Labuschagne hit 163.

The West Indies have not won a Test in Australia in 25 years.