Starc records as AUS bowl out Windies for 27 to win third test

Australia delivered a historic crushing blow in the third Test at Sabina Park, bowling out the West Indies for just 27 runs — the second-lowest total in Test history. Spearheaded by Mitchell Starc’s blistering 6-for-9 and Scott Boland’s hat-trick, Australia secured a commanding 176-run victory and achieved a 3–0 series sweep of the Frank Worrell Trophy 

• Starc's performance was nothing short of historic. In his 100th Test match, he claimed six wickets for just nine runs, including the fastest five-wicket haul in Test history—achieved in a mere 15 balls. This remarkable feat surpassed the previous record of 19 balls held by Ernie Toshack, Stuart Broad, and Scott Boland. Starc's opening over set the tone, as he dismissed three West Indian batsmen without conceding a run, reducing the hosts to 3/0.

The West Indies were bowled out for a paltry 27 runs, marking their lowest total in Test cricket and the second-lowest in the history of the format. Australia's bowlers dominated the innings, with Scott Boland contributing a hat-trick, becoming the 10th Australian to achieve this milestone in Tests.

Starc's six-wicket haul also propelled him to 400 Test wickets, making him only the fourth Australian to reach this milestone, joining the ranks of Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, and Nathan Lyon.

Despite Australia's batting struggles earlier in the match, the bowlers' exceptional performance ensured a comprehensive victory. Captain Pat Cummins lauded Starc's match-winning ability, highlighting his consistency and impact on the game.

• This historic win underscores Australia's dominance in the series and sets a high benchmark for fast bowling in Test cricket

Australia's brutal 27 all-out demolition of the West Indies, led by Starc’s landmark 6-for and Boland’s hat-trick, underscores a complete bowling masterclass. With the Frank Worrell Trophy swept and historic records broken, attention turns to Australia’s bowling depth and the West Indies’ urgent rebuilding. As fans reflect on an unforgettable day at Sabina Park, the game’s future chapters promise equally compelling drama.