West Indies fast-bowler Shamar Joseph had a Test debut to remember at the Adelaide Oval. Australia trail the West Indies by 129 runs at the end of Day 1 in the first Test of their two-match series.

Joseph first saved his side’s blushes with the bat and then put in an impressive performance with the ball in hand on his Test debut against Australia.

AUSTRALIA BOWL OUT WEST INDIES ON DAY 1

The Australian bowling unit, led by skipper Pat Cummins, put in an impressive display, bowling out the visitors for 188 runs on Day 1 after winning the toss.

The day began with a powerful start by Cummins, who dismissed West Indies’ openers Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Kraigg Braithwaite in just the 10th and 14th overs respectively. Cummins’ exceptional delivery stunned Braithwaite, nailing the top of the off-stump.

Following the start provided by Cummins, pacer Josh Jazlewood joined the party and ran through the West Indies’ middle-order. In the 24th over, Hazlewood took out Alick Athnaze and later Kaven Hodge, reducing the visitors to 98 for 4.

Kirk McKenzie managed to complete a half-century but fell victim to Hazlewood’s extra bounce, with an edge ending up safely in wicket-keeper Alex Carey’s gloves. In his very over, Hazlewood sent Justin Greaves back to the pavilion, leaving the West Indies reeling at 108 for 6.

By the end of his remarkable spell, Hazlewood had gone past the 250-wicket mark in Test cricket, joining an elite group of only 11 Australians to have reached this feat.

The onslaught continued with Cummins back in the attack, dismissing Joshua de Silva and Alzarri Joseph, before Mitchell Starc sent Gudakesh Motie packing.

Despite being down to 133 for 9, Joseph and Kemar Roach put in a valiant effort, taking their total to 188 thanks to their 55-run last wicket stand. However, it was ultimately Nathan Lyon who stopped the partnership, dismissing debutant Joseph for 36.

SMITH FAILS, JOSEPH SHINES

Steve Smith, who stepped out to open the batting for Australia for the very first time in Test cricket, failed to leave his mark on Day 1. He was dismissed after scoring 12 runs off 26 deliveries as Joseph picked a wicket off his first delivery in Test cricket.

Joseph became just the second West Indian bowler to claim a wicket off the very first ball of his Test career. He emulated former West Indies left-arm pacer Tyrell Johnson, who achieved this feat at the Oval in 1939, in what was his only Test match.

Joseph then added another big scalp to his kitty on debut, getting the better of Marnus Labuschagne. The debutant bowled a perfectly-executed 141kmph short ball that took Labuschagne by surprise, who top-edged the ball straight at Motie.

Australia saw off the final few overs with Cameron Green and opener Usman Khawaja in the middle. They ended the day at 53 for 2, trailing West Indies by 129 runs.

Joseph finished Day 1 with two wickets, while giving away 18 runs in six overs.