The chase may be complicated by rain,which has been forecast for the next two days,but success would make five straight victories this summer after a clean sweep of Pakistan.
Nathan Lyon,who claimed three wickets as the West Indies were bowled out for 193 in their second innings,insisted there were no concerns about Australia’s new batting order.
He believes that Green could be the next Jaques Kallis “investing time in him at No.4.”
“I don’t need to talk about Smithy,his numbers speak for themselves,” Lyon said. “No one is worried about Smithy’s form. It’s pretty amazing to have Smithy put his hand up and go up top of the order. But also with Cameron,I feel like his technique’s good enough to succeed at number four.”
The West Indies are hindered by the loss of exciting rookie fast bowler Shamar Joseph,who suffered a toe injury after being struck by a Mitchell Starc yorker and had to be helped from the field,ending his team’s innings. A West Indies spokesman later claimed there was no fracture.
Victory would be Australia’s third most successful run chase at the Gabba after 7-236 against the West Indies in 1951-52 and 2-219 in Greg Chappell’s first Test as captain,also against the West Indies,during 1975-76. India won with 7-329 during 2020-21.