Steve Smith has returned to Australia's playing XI for the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada after recovering from a dislocated finger sustained during the ICC World Test Championship final. He is expected to bat with a splint on his injured finger. Smith replaces Josh Inglis in the lineup. On the opening day of the match at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada, Australia was bowled out for 286 runs. Key contributions came from Alex Carey and Beau Webster, who forged a second consecutive century partnership, helping stabilize the innings amid top-order struggles. Webster has been notable in his Test career, recording four fifties in nine innings. Australia elected to bat first in the match. Meanwhile, Cam Green, batting at number three, continues to seek form in the series.