The pacers of West Indies ruled Australia, bowling them out for 180 on the very first day of the first test at Kensington Oval, but the hosts slipped to 57-4 in reply.

Jayden Seales, starred with 5-60, his third test five-wicket pulled at home whereas Shamar Joseph make an impression with 4-46. Now, from just nine tests, he has 17 wickets against Australia.

Australia, choosing to bat first on what seems to be a dry throw, faced their lowest first-innings total in the Caribbean after being pitched out in just 57 overs. Only Travis Head (59), Usman Khawaja (47) and captain Pat Cummins (28) outstretch double figures, reports AP.

The throw provided unpredictable swing, seam and low bounce which results in the fall of 10 out of 14 wickets to the edges.

Australia fell to 22-3 early. Debutant Sam Konstas, taking the place of Marnus Labuschagne, was Ibw for Shamar Joseph. Cameron Green pulled through a dropped catch by Brandon King but edged Joseph on 3.

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Josh Inglis, making out for wounded Steve Smith, top edged Jayden Seales, caught by Shai Hope, made his appearance to Test cricket after four years.

Khawaja and Head added 89 for the fourth wicket. Head outstretch his half century off 57 balls whereas Khawaja was dropped on 45 but was dismissed for 47, edging Joseph to stumble. Head pulled through a close under-edge call but fell for 59 after tea, edging behind Justin Greavers.

Seales cleaned up the tail for figures 5-60.

West Indies fought in their reply. Mitchell Starc detached both openers, Kraigg Brathwaite (4) and John Campbell (7), with edges. Cummins removed Keacy Carty (20), whereas Josh Hazelwood claimed nightwatchman Jimel for a duck.

Debutant Brandon King, who missed three catches previously, was undefeated on 23 alongside new captain Roston Chase4 (1) at stumps.

The West Indies stream by 123 runs followed by six wickets in hand on testing Kensington Oval Surface.