Travis Head is leading another Australia attempt to be competitive against the West Indies in a first test in Barbados that may not go beyond three days.

Australia lead by 82 runs with six wickets remaining after another thrilling day in the first Test against West Indies in Bridgetown.

Australia moved into a 171-run lead at lunch on the third day of the first Test at the Kensington Oval on Friday as dropped catches continued to plague the West Indies. It was the seventh chance put down by the West Indies slip cordon so far in the match,