West Indies were bowled out for 253 in their first innings of the second test in Grenada on Friday, trailing Australia by 45 runs at stumps after a dramatic second day that saw early promise turn to utter collapse before a thrilling lower-order fightback.

Australia's openers continue to struggle after bowling out the West Indies for 253 on the second day of the second Test - leading by 45 runs.

After losing both openers late on day two, Cameron Green and nightwatchman Nathan Lyon will be tasked with extending a slender 45-run second-innings lead over the West Indies on day three of the second Test in Grenada.