Usman Khawaja bloodied by bouncer as Australia crush West Indies in first Test

Australia win by 10 wickets as Hazlewood gets nine wicketsUsman Khawaja felled by bouncer one run short of victory

Australia have defeated the West Indies by 10 wickets in the first Test, securing victory before lunch on day three at Adelaide Oval. But not before opening batter Usman Khawaja suffered a sickening blow to the helmet that left him spitting blood.

Chasing just 26 for victory, the Australians reached 0-26 about 11 minutes before lunch to secure a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series and retain the Frank Worrell Trophy for a 13th consecutive time since 1994-95.

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