Nevill could earn promotion to No.6

Peter Nevill's starring role with the bat in Adelaide could earn him a promotion to No.6 for the first Commonwealth Bank Test against West Indies.

Nevill led the way as Australia's tail wagged on day two of the day-night Test, helped along by Nigel Llong's controversial Decision Review System ruling.

Steve Smith's men would have been 9-118 if Llong had adjudged Nathan Lyon to be out, but instead they finished all out for 224.

It was a turning point in the hosts' three-wicket win but it shouldn't devalue Nevill's excellent knock of 66, which was just as decisive in changing the course of a match in which runs were at a premium.

WATCH: Highlights of Nevill's crucial half-century

Never before has a batsman top-scored in an Adelaide Oval Test with such a low figure.

Coach Darren Lehmann has previously floated the prospect of Nevill moving up to No.6 in the order ahead of Mitchell Marsh.

Lehmann did so again after his side's triumph on Sunday, while he also didn't guarantee Marsh's place in the side.

"I know the captain's talked about that maybe for the next Test against the West Indies," Lehmann told ABC Radio of moving Nevill up the order.

"Depending on the make-up of the side and whether Mitch Marsh stays in or whatever the selection is there."

Lehmann noted Nevill had some tough acts to follow but the 30-year-old was starting to build confidence after seven Tests.

"I was really pleased with Nev's performance in this game, under pressure obviously with the tail," he said.

WATCH: Nevill solid as a rock behind the stumps

"That's what you expect from a keeper after taking over from a couple of greats of the game.

"Peter Nevill's record in first-class cricket is fantastic. He's a great technician.

"He doesn't have the power or dynamic of (Brad) Haddin and (Adam) Gilchrist but what he does do is play the situation really well."

Australia will on Tuesday announce their squad for the Test against the West Indies, starting on December 10.

James Pattinson is set to replace injured spearhead Mitchell Starc in the attack, while another paceman will also be added to the squad.