Kingston, Jamaica: Steve Smith's ninth Test century in 28 matches anchored Australia's 258 for four at stumps on the opening day of the second and final Test against the West Indies at Sabina Park on Thursday.


Australia's Steve Smith reacts after scoring 100 runs, on the first day of the second cricket Test between Australia and the West Indies, June 11, 2015 at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. Pic/AFP 

Needing victory to square the series after a comprehensive nine-wicket loss inside three days in the first Test in Dominica, the Caribbean side did not help their cause after early strikes by Jerome Taylor with the new ball.