Australia are currently touring the West Indies for the three-match series, which is part of the ICC Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. The visiting team secured the victory in the first match to take a 1-0 lead. Australia finished at 221/7 at stumps on Day 3 with a 254-run lead in the second innings so far.
The broadcasters stepped in with a unique solution, deploying a drone to scare the dog away. The buzzing drone successfully startled the dog, allowing the match to resume.
Watch the video of the same posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) below:
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) July 4, 2025
Aussie Players Fail to Remove Dog as Pitch Invasion Halts Play
Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood tried to chase the dog off the field, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Some experts criticized the interruption, calling it made the high-level Test match feel more like a casual club game.
Australia Hold the Upper Hand in WI vs AUS 2nd Test
Australia have the upper hand in the second Test against the West Indies, but the hosts are still in with a chance. After Australia were bowled out for 286 in their first innings, the West Indies responded with 253. Brandon King and Shai Hope added a 58-run partnership, their highest of the innings.
With the pitch beginning to show signs of deterioration, Australia will look to add more runs on Day 4 to tighten their grip on the match. The West Indies, who took seven wickets on Day 3, need to wrap up the innings quickly and chase a manageable target to stay in the contest.
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