In a stunning display of pace bowling firepower, Australia thrashed the West Indies by 176 runs in the third Test at Sabina Park, Kingston, recording a clean 3–0 series triumph in the Frank Worrell Trophy.
The West Indies’ second-innings collapse to 27 all out – the second-lowest total in Test history – was orchestrated by Mitchell Starc’s historic spell and Scott Boland’s first-ever Test hat‑trick.
Starc’s Record-Breaking Onslaught
Mitchell Starc, marking his 100th Test, grabbed 6 for 9, including a world-record fast five-for in just 15 balls. He also reached the elite 400-wicket milestone during the same innings – becoming just the fourth Australian to achieve this feat.
His opening over set the tone: three wickets, no runs, leaving West Indies reeling at 0/3. Two more quick strikes — including his 400th scalp — sent the hosts to 7/5, and he concluded with a devastating sixth wicket after tea.
Boland’s Hat‑Trick Delivers the Striking Blow
Scott Boland completed the carnage with a sharp hat‑trick, dismissing Justin Greaves, Shamar Joseph, and Jomel Warrican in successive deliveries — making him one of only ten Australians to claim a Test hat‑trick. He finished with figures of 3 for 2, sealing an emphatic collapse.
Match Summary
- Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
- Result: Australia win by 176 runs
- Series: Australia sweep 3–0 (Frank Worrell Trophy)
- West Indies 2nd Innings: 27 all out in 14.3 overs – narrowly avoiding cricket’s lowest total (26 held by New Zealand, 1955)
- Australia 1st Innings: 225
- West Indies 1st Innings: 143
- Australia 2nd Innings: 121
Australia chased a modest 204 and engineered a swift victory on a gripping night-day pitch.
Quick Facts
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Lowest Total (WI) | 27 all out – second-lowest in Test history |
| Starc’s Figures | 6/9, including fastest-ever Test five-for (15 balls), total 400 wickets |
| Boland’s Figures | 3/2 with hat‑trick |
| Series Win | 3–0 whitewash |
| Player of the Series | Mitchell Starc |
Post-Match Reflections
Australia captain Pat Cummins praised the sparkling bowling display, praising Starc’s capacity to “tear an opposition apart”
West Indies skipper Roston Chase described the innings as “heartbreaking,” lamenting recurring batting frailties despite impressive bowling efforts.
What It Means Moving Forward
Australia’s comprehensive performance sends a clear message—and lifts morale as they head into the upcoming Ashes. Their pace battery now looks feared and formidable.
Meanwhile, the West Indies face a reckoning. A batting lineup that folded under pressure must urgently rebuild defensive technique and mental resilience.
