(Reuters) -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.

Australia wickets tumble either side of a century stand between Beau Webster and Alex Carey on the opening day of the second Test.