Day two of the opening Test between Australia and West Indies at Kensington Oval proved to be another absorbing chapter in what is shaping up as a low-scoring, tightly contested battle. A pitch offering sharp assistance to the fast bowlers, fragile batting displays from both sides, and a string of controversial third-umpiring decisions set the tone for a day full of drama. By stumps, Australia held an 82-run lead after dismissing West Indies for 190, though they again struggled with the bat, limping to a position where a target of 200 could still be competitive. Travis Head and Beau Webster stood unbeaten, with Alex Carey next in line, in a match where runs have come at a premium. The day was punctuated by yet more missed chances off the dangerous Shamar Joseph, who continued to clock over 140kph and kept the Australians under pressure. Early in the innings, Sam Konstas survived two drops before once again falling to a technical flaw, chopping onto his stumps. Usman Khawaja was removed by Alzarri Joseph via a borderline lbw, and Cameron Green survived one close call before becoming the subject of a contentious third-umpire decision that allowed him to stay briefly. Josh Inglis was bowled shouldering arms, and Green soon fell to a sharp catch at slip. Earlier, West Indies added just 133 to their overnight score of 57 for 4, as Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood led a disciplined Australian attack. Roston Chase and Shai Hope’s 67-run partnership brought brief stability before both were dismissed in decisions upheld by third umpire Adrian Holdstock—Chase to an lbw call despite inconclusive Ultra Edge evidence, and Hope to a stunning one-handed catch by Carey that stirred debate over its cleanliness. Alzarri Joseph’s quickfire 23 pushed West Indies to a slender lead, but as the day ended, both teams remained locked in a tense struggle where each session could swing the match. With uneven bounce, tough batting conditions, and the third umpire under scrutiny, the Test remains delicately poised heading into day three.