Kingston: Australia completed a historic 3-0 whitewash against West Indies by winning the third and final day-night Test by 176 runs. The hero of this unforgettable victory was none other than Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who produced a magical spell of fast bowling that broke a 78-year-old world record in Test cricket.
Defending a target of 204 runs, Starc dismantled the West Indies batting lineup by taking 5 wickets in just 15 deliveries, conceding only 9 runs and finishing with figures of 6 for 9. This is now the fastest five-wicket haul (in terms of balls bowled) in the history of Test cricket, breaking the previous record set in 1947 by fellow Australian Ernie Toshack, who took 5 wickets in 19 balls.
To make the moment even more historic, this match marked Starc’s 100th Test appearance, and with it, he reached the milestone of 400 Test wickets, becoming only the fourth Australian to achieve this feat.
West Indies were bundled out for just 27 runs, marking the second-lowest team total in Test history. The only lower total remains New Zealand’s 26 all out in 1955. In a shocking collapse, seven West Indian batters were dismissed without scoring, setting a new, unfortunate record in Test history.
This extraordinary collapse by the West Indies, where they were bundled out for just 27 runs, is being widely discussed across the cricketing world. For more detailed coverage and match highlights, you can read the full report on NewsAlert’s coverage of the historic Test match.
Scott Boland contributed with a sensational hat-trick, playing a crucial role in the demolition, while Josh Hazlewood also chipped in with a wicket.
With this crushing victory, Australia reaffirmed its dominance in world cricket, especially in the fast bowling department, and etched this match into the annals of cricket history with record-breaking performances and a flawless series win.
This match will be remembered as one of the most iconic moments in recent Australian cricket, combining breathtaking bowling with the rewriting of cricketing records.
