Khawaja hurt as Australia thump Windies by 10 wickets

Australian opener Usman Khawaja has been sent to hospital for scans after copping a frightful blow to the head during a 10-wicket win over the West Indies.

With the scores tied, Khawaja ducked into a short Shamar Joseph short ball and was struck on the helmet.

Khawaja was spitting blood and feeling his upper jaw and cheekbone area before leaving Adelaide Oval with medical staff.

The veteran passed an initial concussion test.

He will be tested again in 24 hours and, if concussed, would be ruled out of the second Test starting on January 25 in Brisbane with Matthew Renshaw his replacement.

“He seems okay but will be monitored,” Australia’s captain Pat Cummins said.

Khawaja retired moments before Australia secured victory some 11 minutes before lunch on Friday’s third day of play.

Chasing just 26 for victory, the home side reached 0-26 to secure a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series and ensure they retain the Frank Worrell trophy.

Marnus Labuschagne (1no) hit the winning run and Steve Smith was unbeaten on 11.

Nathan Lyon holds up Josh Hazlewood’s hand after the paceman took nine wickets against the Windies. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

Earlier, Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood completed a five-wicket haul as the tourists were bowled out for 120 earlier.

The West Indies made 188 in their first innings and Australia, with Travis Head making 119, replied with 283.

Australian captain Pat Cummins became just the second skipper in 82 Adelaide Tests to win after sending the opposition in to bat.

Hazlewood followed his 4-41 in the first dig, which included his 250th Test wicket, by claiming 5-35 – the 11th time he has taken five or more wickets in a Test innings.

The West Indies resumed at 6-73 and lost Joshua Da Silva in the fourth over.

Da Silva (18) fell for an Australian trap. With two fielders on the boundary on the leg side, he hooked a short Mitchell Starc (2-46) delivery to Hazlewood at fine leg.

Starc collected his second wicket soon after when Alzarri Joseph (16) wafted outside off stump and edged to wicketkeeper Alex Carey.

Hazlewood secured his latest milestone in the following over, bowling Gudakesh Motie for three – the lefthander didn’t offer a shot and was clean bowled.

Shamar Joseph enjoyed a memorable Test debut for the West Indies in Adelaide. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

West Indies debutant Joseph, who made 36 batting at No.11 in the first innings and then took five Australian wickets, made 15 from 12 balls before advancing to a Nathan Lyon (2-4) delivery and being stumped.

Cameron Green (1-9) was the other successful bowler while Kirk McKenzie top-scored for the tourists with 26 – he also was their highest scorer in the first innings, making 50.