Australia’s bid to seal the three-Test series in Grenada began shakily despite the return of Steve Smith, who lasted only six deliveries for three runs in his comeback from a dislocated finger. Opting to bat, the tourists collapsed to 110-5 before Beau Webster (60) and wicketkeeper Alex Carey (63) rebuilt the innings with a 112-run stand. Fast-bowler Alzarri Joseph spearheaded the West Indies attack, claiming 4-61, as Australia were dismissed for 286 late on the opening day at the National Cricket Stadium. The West Indies reply gathered momentum on the second morning through Brandon King’s maiden Test half-century. The 30-year-old opener struck 75 and combined with Roston Chase and later Shai Hope to steer the hosts past 150. A 51-run eighth-wicket stand between Shamar and Alzarri Joseph then lifted the tail before the innings closed at 253, just 33 behind Australia. With a handful of overs left in the day, Jayden Seales removed teenager Sam Konstas for a duck, leaving Australia 0-1 in their second innings at stumps. Australia, who won the first Test in Barbados by 159 runs, hold a narrow advantage but face renewed pressure as the Grenada match heads into its third day finely balanced.