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Dominica: Australia were 85 for three in reply to the West Indies first innings total of 148 at stumps on the opening day of the first Test at the Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica on Wednesday.
Although Australia have the upper hand, the hosts claimed the prized scalps of David Warner (8), Shaun Marsh (19) and captain Michael Clarke (18) to make inroads in the match.
Australia were 85 for three at stumps, 63 runs behind, with test debutant Adam Voges on 20 and Steve Smith, who batted for over two hours without hitting a boundary, on 17.
Voges, 35, survived when he offered a sharp chance which Jerome Taylor squandered at square leg.
Earlier, the West Indies won the toss and batted on a flat, dry-looking pitch, but their decision backfired as a decent start gave way to an ignominious collapse.
A combination of good bowling by the three-pronged Australian pace attack and injudicious shot-making led to the home team being dismissed inside 54 overs, losing their last nine wickets for 85 runs.
Josh Hazlewood with figures of 3 for 33 was the pick of the Australian pacemen, dismissing three top-order batsmen in 15 consistent overs during which he relentlessly attacked the off stump.
Left-armers Mitchell Johnson (3-34) and Mitchell Starc (2-48) bowled well and spinners Nathan Lyon and Steve Smith took one wicket each -- Smith with his second delivery.
Opener Shai Hope (36) top-scored for the home team and nobody else managed more than the 21 garnered by Jason Holder.
It is Australia's first test since the death of Richie Benaud at the age of 84. Both teams are wearing black arm bands in honour of the former Australian captain and renowned cricket commentator.
Brief scores
West Indies - 148 (Hope 36, Hazlewood 3-33, Johnson 3-34)
Australia - 85 for 3 (Voges 20*)
Status - Australia trail by 63 runs
