Beau Webster and Alex Carey rescue Australia’s first innings in the West Indies

There might not be stability at the top order of Australia’s Test team but there is in the middle being driven by a batter in his sixth Test who is loving life.

Australia's Beau Webster plays a shot against West Indies during day one of the second cricket Test match at National Cricket Stadium in St. George's, Grenada, Thursday, July 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Six Tests in four different countries has been a baptism of fire for Beau Webster.

But after showing the way for Australia in Grenada all his lessons learned are an example of what teen star Sam Konstas is coming to grips with in a top-order still finding its way.

Webster made another half-century, his third in his past five Test innings, finishing on 60 as Australia was bowled out for 286 on the opening day of the second clash with the West Indies in Grenada.

Konstas made 25 in a 47-run opening stand with Usman Khawaja and Webster said the 19-year-old looked “exceptional” as he put two first-Test failures behind him.

Cameron Green, backed to bat again at number three, also faced 37 balls for his 26 but Australia was 3-50 when Steve Smith was out hooking for three, putting the pressure on the middle order, and Webster, to perform.

Beau Webster made 60. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

After making his Test debut in Sydney against India, Webster has played in Sri Lanka, at Lord’s and now the Caribbean and said he was learning on the run, but loving every minute of it.

“I’ve played, you know, six tests now in four different countries with three different balls,” he said.

“Getting used to the bounce and the different way the ball reacts off the surface, I suppose, is probably one of the, the biggest steps up.

“To come to countries I’ve never played in and with a ball I’ve never used before, just be able to try and, you know, to learn on my feet and try and get some info from some of the other guys and then, you know, go about my business in my way, but that’s probably the one thing that, you know, I’ve learned and trying to stay ahead of, I think.”

Alex Carey and Beau Webster saved Australia in Grenada. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Webster, who put on 112 with Alex Carey (63) to rescue Australia’s innings, said he liked what he saw from both Konstas and Green despite their middling returns.

“I thought (Konstas) looked you know back to his best today,” Webster said.

“Looked like he was really clear, positive in the way he wanted to score and keep out the good balls. Top order batters are always going to find the edge eventually or the inside of his pad or whatever it is, the ball shifts around up top there. So I’m sure he’s going to find his feet.

“But the way him and Greeny particularly started today, I thought it was exceptional.”

Webster couldn’t hide his joy at the current state of his career, having had to plunder Sheffield Shield runs for a decade before getting his go at the top.

“I’m just enjoying it mate and having a really good time,” he said.

Sam Konstas looked better in Grenada. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

“It’s bloody fun playing for Australia and winning games a cricket and you know I think this is test number six, I’ve had one loss and five wins so it’s been a great start it’s been really enjoyable and you know when you contribute to wins for your country it’s a really feeling.

“That’s all I’m looking to do and keep putting scores on the board and hopefully take some wickets and you know try and stay around as long as I can because like I said it’s really enjoyable and I love playing for Australia.”