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West Indies lose three quick wickets against Australia on Day 1 of 1st Test at Dominica

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Nathan Lyon has got a lot of turn from the pitch © Getty Images

Nathan Lyon has got a lot of turn from the pitch © Getty Images

West Indies in a spot of bother after they have lost three of their wickets, within the span of 19 overs against Australia on Day 1 of 1st Test against Australia. Nathan Lyon took the wicket of Darren Bravo in the 16th over after Josh Hazlewood got rid of Kraigg Brathwaite in the sixth over. Mitchell Johnson then struck in the 19th to get rid of Shai Hope. LIVE SCORECARD: West Indies vs Australia 1st Test, Day 1 at Dominica

The two wickets will have West Indies under some pressure early and they’ll be eager to not lose another wicket before lunch. Shane Dowrich and Marlon Samuels are the batsmen at the crease now. Hope was looking quite good apart and has scored runs at a good nick but went for one shot too many and edged one to gully where Shaun Marsh took a blinder LIVE BLOG: West Indies vs Australia 1st Test, Day 1 at Dominica

Lyon has procured good amount of turn and he’ll be crucial to Australia’s chances throughout this Test. The fast bowlers have not found much assistance, especially Mitchell Johnson who relies heavily on bounce which the pitch is not offering.


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