Australia wrapped up a 133-run victory before tea on day four of the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Chasing 277 on a difficult, two-paced pitch, the West Indies were skittled for 143 in just 34.3 overs. The result extended Australia’s 20-year dominance in the Frank Worrell Trophy and set them up for a potential series whitewash in the day-night Test in Kingston, Jamaica, starting on Saturday.

Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon took three wickets apiece to lead the rout, with Starc lifting his career tally to 394 – leaving him on the brink of the 400 mark ahead of what will be his 100th Test next week.

Captain Roston Chase top-scored with 34, while Shamar Joseph swung hard for 24 when the match was already lost.

Joseph had earlier wrapped up the Australian innings with figures of 4-66, dismissing Alex Carey for 30 to go with the wicketkeeper’s 63 in the first innings.

Carey’s twin contributions earned him the Man of the Match award.

“The wickets have been challenging in this series, but also a lot of fun because Test cricket can be a grind,” said Carey. “It’s important to be able to adapt in-game. Credit to our bowlers for the work they’ve put in over the two matches.”

The West Indies were undone again by Australia’s clinical new-ball burst.

Josh Hazlewood, Starc, Pat Cummins and Beau Webster shared four wickets before lunch to leave the hosts reeling at 33-4.

Chase and Shai Hope began the afternoon session with some intent, but Hope’s wild swing at Hazlewood resulted in a simple return catch that signalled the beginning of the end.

“We never really got those partnerships going with the new ball up front,” said Chase. “It was always going to be a challenging task, but you have to believe. The guys have to stay confident and keep believing.”

Former captain Kraigg Brathwaite endured a miserable 100th Test, following his first-innings duck with just seven in the second, caught behind off Webster.

Before his dismissal, John Campbell was trapped lbw by Hazlewood, while Keacy Carty edged Starc to Carey after a scratchy stay.

Brandon King, who had earlier been dropped at slip by Cameron Green off Cummins, was bowled by the Australian captain just before lunch to leave the West Indies innings in tatters.

Jayden Seales was the last to fall, skying a catch back to Lyon to confirm another dominant Australian win.

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