Steve Smith's resilient innings and Cameron Green's composed half-century helped Australia regain control on a rain-affected third day. The visitors now hold a strong lead on a tricky pitch, aiming to seal the series 2-0.

In the commentary box, Greg Blewett couldn’t stop showering superlatives on Smith. “He’s looking ominous on a surface where a lot of people have struggled. He’s just got this unbelievable belief that he’s going to make runs whenever he bats. Smith looked like a dynamite as soon as he went out there. He’s been at another level really,” he said.

Steve Smith has rescued Australia after yet another top order capitulation to steer the Tourists towards a defendable total in the second Test against the West Indies.

Already 1-0 ahead in the series, Australia’s advantage in the West Indies Test series was furthered when they extended their lead to 254 runs on Day Three of the St George’s Test. On a surface of variable bounce, Steve Smith stood class apart hitting an excellent 71 off 119 balls.

Half-centuries by Steve Smith and Cameron Green turned Australia's situation against the West Indies from delicate to controlling on day three Saturday of the second test. Australia, 1-0 up in the three-test series,

Half-centuries by Steve Smith and Cameron Green turned Australia’s situation against the West Indies from delicate to controlling on day three of the second Test. Australia, 1-0 up in the three-test series,