AUS vs WI: Shamar Joseph turned the match on its head by picking up 7 wickets to beat Australia by eight runs in a thrilling second Test match at The Gabba, Brisbane. This was West Indies' first win against Australia in over 20 years, with the last win dating back to May 2003 at St John's. This was also their first win in Australia after 27 years.

West Indies fast bowler Shamar, returning from a toe injury, delivered a sensational performance on day four, securing a seven-wicket haul to level the two-match test series 1-1 against Australia. This crucial victory also earned the West Indies important World Test Championship (WTC) points.

Amidst wickets tumbling for the hosts, Steven Smith stood unbeaten at 91 runs as Australia were bowled out for 207. Shamar Joseph's impactful return saw him dismissing Josh Hazlewood, the last wicket to fall, with a brilliant off-swinger that left his off stump in disarray.

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Australia, seemingly in control at 113 for 2, faced a dramatic turn of events as Shamar claimed the wickets of Cameron Green and Travis Head in consecutive balls. Mitchell Marsh and Alex Carey fell soon after to Shamar as Australia lost 4 for 23.

Shamar achieved his second five-wicket haul in as many matches by dismissing Mitchell Starc, who had briefly counterattacked, just before dinner. Despite initial doubts about his ability to bowl after the toe injury, Shamar pushed through pain and exhaustion to dismiss the skipper Pat Cummins, sealing an all-time great performance.

In a grandstand finish after dinner, Shamar's remarkable spell under overcast and humid conditions rattled Australia, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the test match.

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Concerns over potential interruptions due to heavy overnight and morning showers in Brisbane were dispelled as the bad weather cleared, allowing play to resume on schedule.

Earlier in the match, West Indies had set a target of 216 runs for Australia after being bowled out for 193 runs. Their marginal 22-run first-inning lead paved the way for a competitive target, putting the pressure on the Australian side.