Pat Cummins's sensational caught-and-bowled dismissal of Keacy Carty highlighted a day dominated by bowlers in the second Test between Australia and West Indies. Cummins' athletic effort, described as world-class, removed Carty for 6. West Indies were restricted to 253, with Nathan Lyon taking 3 wickets, before Australia closed Day 2 on 12 for two.
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