Nathan Lyon missed his eighth Test match out of 146 due to Australia's decision to include Scott Boland, anticipating a pace-friendly surface. Australia won the toss and batted first, managing a score of 225 amidst low returns from openers. The match showcased familiar patterns in the team's performance, with lower-order batsmen rallying after initial struggles. On the bowling side, Australia claimed a single wicket for 16 runs against a West Indies team facing injury challenges among its openers. The situation leaves Australia confident in its bowling but concerned about batting stability.
Out of Australia's last 146 Test matches before taking the field at Sabina Park, Nathan Lyon missed seven, with four of those during 2012-2013 and three after suffering a calf injury in the 2023 Ashes.
Australia opted to include Scott Boland as the fourth fast bowler for a day-night fixture, guessing the surface would suit pace rather than focusing on bowling strength.
Australia won the toss and chose to bat, experiencing familiar low scores from openers and relying on a rally from the lower-middle order to finish at 225.
By the evening session, a crowd witnessed Australia batting in a one-day style, with a brief bowling effort securing just one wicket for 16 runs against a struggling West Indies lineup.
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