'Historic': Social Media Reacts As Shamar Joseph Scripts West Indies' First Test Win In Australia In 27 Years

AUS vs WI: Shamar Joseph scalped 7/68 as West Indies beat Australia by 8 runs at the Gabba in Brisbane to taste a first Test win in 27 Years on Australian soil.

Shamar Joseph of West Indies celebrates with team mates after dismissing Josh Hazlewood of Australia and giving West Indies the victory during day four of the Second Test match in the series between Australia and West Indies at The Gabba on January 28, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. ( Image Source :Getty )

West Indies scripted a historic Test match win over Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday (January 28). This was the first time in 27 years that West Indies managed to taste a Test match win on Australian soil. At the centre of West Indies' 8-run victory Australia was Shamar Joseph who scalped 7 wickets for 68 runs after not bowling a single over on Day 3 due to a suspected toe fracture. The win helped West Indies square off the two-match series 1-1.

Following West Indies' remarkable win, netizens went crazy. Fans and cricketers at the venue celebrated the win with West Indian legend Brian Lara in tears in the commentary box.  Carl Hooper was also shedding tears of joy as the Men from the Caribbean Island got the better of Australia at their own backyard. 

Take a look at the social media reactions here:

This is historic! This moment will be replayed countless times over and over as one of the greatest Test victories of all-time.

Shamar Joseph, the giant killer 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 A story for the ages. #AUSvWIpic.twitter.com/M36fgujP5b

— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) January 28, 2024

SHAMAR JOSEPH REMEMBER THE NAME 🙌🏻🔥 Hero of the match !.....#AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/yT9pUGsnf4

— Aᴊᴀʏ_ Kᴏʜʟɪ - 𝟭𝟴 ⁵ (@Ajaykumar180218) January 28, 2024

This is cricket 🙌🏻 happy tears in the dressing room ❤️

They richly deserved this. 🙂❤️

#AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/J2GQN0cFMO

— Aᴊᴀʏ_ Kᴏʜʟɪ - 𝟭𝟴 ⁵ (@Ajaykumar180218) January 28, 2024

"Shamar Joseph" Remember the Name. Joseph led West Indies to a Test victory in Australia after twenty-seven years.
WHAT A WIN it has been🔥🔥#AUSvWI #ShamarJoseph #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/W0rG2Vg1oQ

— PrashantPathak🚩 (@PrashantHindu52) January 28, 2024

"Shamar Joseph" Remember the Name. Joseph led West Indies to a Test victory in Australia after twenty-seven years.
WHAT A WIN it has been🔥🔥#AUSvWI #ShamarJoseph #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/W0rG2Vg1oQ

— PrashantPathak🚩 (@PrashantHindu52) January 28, 2024

Absolute Scenes !

What A Win !#AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/7xl7RZI2Xs

— Rahul Choudhary (@Rchoudhary0707) January 28, 2024

That Run from Shamar Joseph after taking the wicket 🙌. Crickets greatest format can only produce such thrillers! #AUSvWI #AUSvsWI pic.twitter.com/5QenYj6sKn

— Taif Rahman (@taif_twts) January 28, 2024