Mitchell Starc delivered an unforgettable spell at Sabina Park, dismantling the West Indies’ top order with ruthless precision in the third Test of the series. Bowling the opening over of the second innings, Starc dismissed three batters — John Campbell, Kevlon Anderson, and Brandon King — for ducks on the first, fifth, and sixth balls respectively.
What followed was sheer carnage. Within just 15 deliveries, the left-arm speedster completed a historic five-wicket haul — the fastest in Test cricket history. Mitchell Starc eventually wrapped up the innings with sensational figures of 6 for 9 in 7.3 overs, including four maidens, marking his best performance in Tests on the occasion of his 100th match in the format.
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West Indies crumbled to an embarrassing 27 all out in just 14.3 overs — their lowest-ever total in Test cricket and the second-lowest in the format’s history. Scott Boland complemented Mitchell Starc’s destruction by mopping up the tail and etched his name in the record books with the first-ever hat-trick in pink-ball Test history.
Starc has just bowled the best 15 ball spell you will ever see in Test cricket.
#WIvAUS #WTC27 pic.twitter.com/iHx2f2guPy— Asad Ullah (@Asadullah_092) July 15, 2025
Australia’s crushing 176-run win completed a 3-0 whitewash, having won the previous two Tests by 159 and 133 runs, respectively. It was their biggest Test win by runs, underscoring their dominance throughout the series.
As Pat Cummins’ side basks in a flawless series win, they now shift focus to their marquee five-Test home series against England starting November 21 — a battle that promises to reignite one of cricket’s greatest rivalries.
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West Indies (Playing XI): Mikyle Louis, John Campbell, Kevlon Anderson, Brandon King, Roston Chase(c), Shai Hope(w), Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales
Australia (Playing XI): Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland
