And that wraps up a thrilling Day 2 of this 2nd Test! All eyes now turn to Day 3, famously known as 'Moving Day', where the match can swing dramatically in either direction. With both Australia and West Indies looking to land the decisive blow, things are perfectly balanced and set up for another gripping day of action. The first ball will be bowled at 2 pm GMT, but do join us earlier for all the pre-match build-up. Until then, cheers!

Floyd Reifer, the batting consultant of West Indies is up for a quick chat. He says that at the beginning of the day, he would have wanted a score over 300 and take a lead of about 50 runs, but he still heaps praises on the batters as he says all batters did well, and everyone chipped in from the top order to the tail enders. On what he is working on with the batters, he mentions that it’s a fairly new batting line up with the likes of John Campbell, Chase, who have been away for quite a bit, and adds that Brandon King is in his debut series. So he feels, these batters need to be given time to get used to Test cricket. On Brandon King’s knock, he says King tried to score off full and short balls and showed good defense as well. Ends by saying that the wicket will deteriorate, and hence he feels something around 200-220 can be chasable in the last innings.

West Indies dominated the final session, first with a vital 51-run eighth-wicket stand between Shamar and Alzarri Joseph, followed by 16 more for the last wicket to trim the deficit to just 33 runs. With momentum on their side, they came out firing with the ball as Jayden Seales delivered a fiery spell, removing both Australian openers in quick time to swing the contest back into balance. Cameron Green and nightwatchman Nathan Lyon managed to survive the tense final overs, ensuring Australia ended the day without further damage.

The hosts couldn’t carry their momentum into the second session, as Australia’s bowlers came out firing and immediately put them on the back foot. Josh Hazlewood struck early once again, breaking the promising partnership right at the start. While Brandon King and Shai Hope briefly revived the innings with a solid stand, with King also reaching a well-deserved half-century, Australia quickly regained control. Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon combined to deliver crucial blows, sharing three key wickets between them and reducing West Indies to 174/7.

West Indies began the day positively with the bat and, much like Australia on Day 1, managed to keep the scoreboard ticking despite losing a few wickets. John Campbell once again couldn’t make his start count, falling in the 40s for the sixth time in his Test career, leaving the visitors in a spot of bother at 64/3. But Brandon King and Roston Chase then dug in, displaying solid application and composure to steady the ship. Their partnership carried West Indies safely to Lunch without further damage, while also pushing the total past the 100-run mark.

SESSION SUMMARY - 80 runs and 5 wickets in 27.2 overs! If Day 1 was full of drama, Day 2 has taken things up a notch! This is the beauty of Test cricket. When both sides go toe-to-toe, the contest becomes all the more compelling. Australia had West Indies on the ropes more than once, but the hosts showed great resilience to claw their way back. Heading into Day 3, they’ll be on the happier side, having reduced the Aussies to an effective lead of just 45 with two wickets already down.

Halt! Nathan Lyon looks in a bit of pain after getting hit on his shoulder, and the physio is in to check on him. This will eat up a few minutes, and maybe the West Indies won't get another over in. After a bit of treatment, he is ready to go again.

West Indies will be hoping for another breakthrough before Stumps, and then they will be right on top of this game.

Alzarri Joseph will get a go before Stumps here.