“Special scenes” - Twitter erupts as Shamar Joseph helps West Indies earn historic win over Australia at the Gabba

Fans on Twitter reacted after the West Indies cricket team defeated Australia in the second match of the series at the Brisbane in Gabba. The Kraigg Braithwaite-led side scripted history as they became only the second team after India to beat the Australia team at home in the last 32 years.

West Indies opted to bat first and they were reduced to 64/5. However, after that Joshua Da Silva (79) and Kevin Sinclair (50) batted magnificently well. Before Alzarrri Joesph (32) chipped in with a vital hand that powered them to a total of 311, which at one moment seemed impossible.

With the ball, West Indies was sensational as they restricted Australia to 289 runs, taking 22 runs lead. Alzarri Joesph picked four wickets whereas Kemar Roach chipped in with three wickets. The hosts then had a decent outing with the bat as they ended their innings of 193 runs.

Kirk Mckenzie (41), Alick Athanaze (35), and Justin Greaves (33) played vital hands for the team as they set a target of 215 runs to chase. West Indies were off the stupendous start with the ball as they picked wickets early on and left the opposition tottering at 136/5.

Shamar Joesph picked 7 wickets as West Indies bundled out Australia for 207 runs to win the game by 8 wickets. Steve Smith (91*) tried to keep his team in the hunt but fell short of partners. The series between the two teams ended in a draw as both teams won one match each.

The victory would mean a lot for the West Indies because they have had a tough past few months. Beating Australia that too Gabba isn’t a piece of cake. Brisbane is treated as Australia’s fortress as they don’t usually suffer defeats there.

This is also the first time Australia suffered a defeat in the pink-ball Test match

Fans on Twitter reacted as West Indies thumps Australia at Gabba by 8 runs

As West Indies defeated Australia at the Gabba by 8 runs, Fans on Twitter reacted to it. They were all in praise of the Kraigg Braithwaite-led side, especially Shamar Joesph for sensational performance down under. They gave some joyful reactions. Here are some of them:

What a remarkable moment for Shamar Joseph and West Indies cricket. The most remarkable test win that I can put my mind on, given the context

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) January 28, 2024

Windies!!! Champagne!!! Boom!!!
Test Series Squared 1-1 @windiescricket #YouthfulPassionateTalent #TestVictory#ShamarJoseph5 #FamousVictory #GabbaTest

— Daren Ganga (@DarenGanga) January 28, 2024

Are you not entertained.

— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) January 28, 2024

The Shamar Joseph fairytale! Special scenes👏

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) January 28, 2024

HISTORY IN BRISBANE! West Indies win a Test match on Australian soil after a 27 years wait. The driving force behind their triumph is the 24 years old pacer Shamar Joseph who initially wasn't coming to the ground due to a toe injury but ends up taking 7 wickets in a single spell.…

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 28, 2024

Cricket wins. Test cricket wins. West Indies wins. Run Shamar run. Run like you are flying. Fly like you have won. Run Shamar run.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) January 28, 2024

What a remarkable moment for Shamar Joseph and West Indies cricket. The most remarkable test win that I can put my mind on, given the context

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) January 28, 2024

Great win for West Indies. Test cricket how good !!!

— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) January 28, 2024

Take a bow Shamar Joseph 🙌🏽
Take a bow West Indies cricket 🙌🏽 #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/w83KOENZUg

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 28, 2024

West Indies becomes the first team to beat Australia in a Day & Night Test match. 🤯

History at Gabba….!!!! pic.twitter.com/5GRjvbCgkI

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 28, 2024

The West Indies have scripted a fairy tale at the Gabba. Amazing is an understatement ❤️❤️
Are we in for another fairy-tale win – for England?#AusvsWI #IndvsEng #Gabba

— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) January 28, 2024

SHAMAR JOSEPH STATUE NEEDED IN AUSTRALIA…!!!

– Yesterday he was crying because he couldn't bat longer for West Indies.

– Today he bowled 7/68 spell with 150kmph speed while having a broken toe.

COURAGE. RESILIENCE. LOVE FOR COUNTRY. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/FWe6PXItqJ

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 28, 2024