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On July 14, 2025, Mitchell Starc produced one of the greatest fast-bowling spells in Test cricket history as Australia crushed West Indies by 176 runs in the third Test at Sabina Park, Kingston. Playing his 100th Test match, the left-arm pacer claimed the fastest five-wicket haul in Test history, reaching the milestone in just 15 deliveries, while also becoming only the fourth Australian to reach 400 Test wickets.
Australia endured a challenging start after being asked to bat first and were bowled out for 225 in their first innings. Steven Smith was the top scorer with 48, while Shamar Joseph continued his impressive rise with figures of 4/33. Jayden Seales claimed 3/59, and Justin Greaves picked up 3/56 as the West Indies pace attack shared the wickets.
The hosts responded with 143 in their first innings, conceding an 82-run lead. John Campbell top-scored with 36, but none of the other batters managed to build a substantial innings. Australia’s bowling attack maintained relentless pressure, with Scott Boland returning figures of 3/34, while Josh Hazlewood and captain Pat Cummins claimed two wickets apiece.
Australia’s second innings also proved difficult as the visitors were dismissed for just 121. Cameron Green fought hard for his 42, but the West Indies seamers once again dominated. Alzarri Joseph starred with a brilliant 5/27, while Shamar Joseph provided excellent support with 4/34, leaving Australia with a modest overall lead of 203 and setting West Indies a target of 204 for victory.
After that it was followed by one of the most extraordinary collapses the longest format has ever witnessed. Starc ran through the West Indies top order with devastating pace, swing, and accuracy. He dismissed John Campbell, Mikyle Louis, Kevlon Anderson, Brandon King, Shai Hope, and Jayden Seales to finish with astonishing figures of 6/9 from 7.3 overs, including four maiden overs. During the spell, Starc reached both his 400th Test wicket and the fastest five-wicket haul in Test history, requiring only 15 deliveries to claim his first five wickets.
Scott Boland added to the carnage with an unforgettable spell of his own. The right-arm seamer claimed 3/2 in just two overs, including a sensational hat-trick, as West Indies folded for just 27 runs. The total became the second-lowest team score in Test cricket history, only one run above New Zealand’s record low of 26 against England in 1955.
Australia completed a crushing 176-run victory to seal a 3-0 series whitewash in the Caribbean. Despite their own struggles with the bat, including being bowled out for 121 in the second innings, their lowest Test total against West Indies since 1995, the visitors’ pace attack ensured the match ended in emphatic fashion.
Starc’s breathtaking performance on his landmark 100th Test will forever be remembered as one of the finest spells by a fast bowler. His record-breaking five-wicket burst, 400th Test wicket, and match-winning figures of 6/9 combined to produce an unforgettable chapter in Test cricket history and one of Australia’s most dominant victories away from home.
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