Watch: Shamar Joseph picks final wicket as West Indies go berserk with wild celebrations in Brisbane

West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph secured a remarkable seven-wicket haul in the second and final Test match against Australia. Shamar Joseph guided the Caribbean team to a historic Test win on Australian soil by dismissing Josh Hazlewood as the final wicket.

The Kraigg Brathwaite-led team secured an eight-run victory in the final Test match at the Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday, January 28. The right-arm pacer took seven wickets for 68 runs in the final innings of the Test match despite sustaining a toe injury on Saturday.

Watch – Shamar Joseph Cleans Up Josh Hazlewood

Shamar Joseph dismissed Josh Hazlewood by uprooting the off-stump in his 11th consecutive over. Steve Smith handed over the strike to Hazlewood with just two balls left in the over. The young pacer ratted Hazlewood’s stumps on the fifth ball of the 51st over.

It's all over!!!

Shamar Joseph takes SEVEN #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/fsGR6cjvkj

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 28, 2024

The West Indies players enthusiastically followed Shamar Joseph as he sprinted toward the boundary ropes in celebration. The pacer was named Player of the Match for his brilliant bowling performance. He also received the Player of the Series award in his debut series.

Joseph picked up the wicket of Cameron Green in his second over of the day, breaking the 71-run partnership. He then cleaned up Travis Head on the next ball. He went on to dismiss Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Hazlewood in his spell.

Wasn’t Even Going To Come To The Ground Today – Shamar Joseph

Shamar Joseph retired hurt while batting during the West Indies’ second innings. He didn’t bowl on the third day, but he was cleared of a fracture. The bowler went on to guide the West Indies to their first win against Australia in the longer format of the game since 2003.

Earlier, the 24-year-old delivered a remarkable performance by securing a five-wicket haul in his debut Test in Adelaide. He also showcased his batting prowess, contributing a resilient 36 runs to help the West Indies reach a respectable total of 188 runs in the first innings.

Australia retained the Frank Worrell Trophy despite losing the final Test to the West Indies. The focus now shifts to white-ball cricket as the two teams engage in a series with three ODIs and three T20Is. The first ODI is scheduled to be played in Melbourne on February 2.

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