Shamar Joseph Does A Rishabh Pant: Cricket Fans React As West Indies Beat Australia At Gabba By 8 Runs

In a nail-biting Day-Night Test at Gabba, West Indies clinched a historic victory against Australia by eight runs, leveling the two-match series at 1-1. Shamar Joseph emerged as the hero, mirroring the resilience of Rishabh Pant in his audacious batting style. This triumph marks West Indies' first Test win over Australia since 2003 and their maiden Test victory Down Under since 1997. West Indies took control in the first innings, posting a commendable total of 311/10 with notable contributions from Kavem Hodge (71) and Joshua Da Silva (78). Despite a top-order collapse, the pair's 149-run stand became the joint-fourth-highest partnership for a WI pair in Australia. c

Gabba is not the same since Rishabh Pant breached this fortress. https://t.co/4dikdKbGe1 — Rishab (Expert) (@Rishabh_RW) January 28, 2024

Chasing in 4th innings in gabba isn't as easy as rishabh pant made it look like#INDvsENG #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/zUro5ugm2M — KOHLIVERSE (@kohliverse_1863) January 28, 2024

Australia to Rishabh Pant#AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/xQpQLdV2jW — Mohd Muqeet (@MohdMuqeet4) January 28, 2024

West Indies and India are only two teams to beat Australia at Gabba in last 37 years..
West Indies 1988, 2024
India 2021
Shemar Joseph and Rishabh Pant hero in 2021 and 2024. #INDvsENG #AUSvWI #Gabba pic.twitter.com/Og7QsIdiz9 — Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08) January 28, 2024

Australia lost the test match against West Indies at Gabba..#AUSvWI #AUSvsWI
Rishabh Pant : pic.twitter.com/n0boOmoTcY — Gopi (@Gopi_22_31) January 28, 2024

Bro created Rishabh Pant's heroics at The Gabba#AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/d8LqLGwS3Z — Anuraj Sahu_ (@ImAnu_raj) January 28, 2024

Shamar Joseph is 24.

Rishabh Pant was 24.

Two 24 Year Olds who broke the " Gabba ka Ghamand"#AUSvWI #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/EUsXTMKVB3 — LIB & ATHEIST VIVEK (@Im_45Ro___) January 28, 2024

https://t.co/9pgjVBg9Rs
What a player!! Gabba has a history of producing great cricketers... #RishabhPant & now #ShamarJoseph

— Omkar Lakhe (@omkar_lakhe) January 28, 2024

Last 2 Gabba breaches:

1. Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capitals - 2021)
2. Shamar Joseph (Dubai Capitals 2024)#AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/uHYZKO86Jk — Aftab__ (@Aaftab258) January 28, 2024

Fortress Gabba has been breached twice in the last three years! __

All thanks to the unforgettable performances by Rishabh Pant in the 4th Test against Australia in 2021 & Today by Shamar Joseph in the 2nd Test against Australia. __#AUSvWI #AUSvsWI #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/lpg988m26z — Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) January 28, 2024

Shamar Joseph's Heroics

Australia, in reply, faced a daunting challenge as Kemar Roach and Alzarri Joseph wreaked havoc, reducing them to 54/5. However, a resilient fightback led by Usman Khawaja (75), Alex Carey (65), and Pat Cummins (64*) helped Australia declare at 289/9. Shamar Joseph's sensational seven-wicket haul in the fourth innings sealed the victory for West Indies.

Smith's Milestone and Records Broken

Despite the loss, Steve Smith achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 16,000 runs in international cricket. His maiden Test fifty as an opener showcased his prolific form, amassing 840 runs against West Indies at an average of 100-plus.

Other Records

The match witnessed several records, including Mitchell Starc reaching 350 Test wickets, Kavem Hodge securing his maiden Test fifty, and Joshua Da Silva nearing 1,000 Test runs. Additionally, Shamar Joseph's broken toe, initially causing concern, did not hinder his impactful performance against Australia.

Fans React to West Indies' Triumph

Cricket enthusiasts around the globe expressed their jubilation as West Indies secured their first-ever win on Australian soil in 27 years. Shamar Joseph's remarkable comeback from injury and sensational bowling display captivated fans, reminiscent of Rishabh Pant's fearless approach in crucial situations.