Steve Smith falls short as opener with Australia in control against West Indies on day one

Australia 59-2 at stumps after bowling out West Indies for 188Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood each take four wickets

Steve Smith’s opening punt seemed to fail but Pat Cummins’ rare gamble paid off to give Australia a winning hand against the West Indies on day one of the first Test.

Cummins made a surprising call to bowl first after winning the toss at Adelaide Oval and he and milestone-man Josh Hazlewood took four wickets each to bowl the tourists out for 188.

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