Australia crushed West Indies by 176 runs in the third Test at Sabina Park, sealing a 3-0 series whitewash. Chasing a target of 204 in the fourth innings, West Indies were embarrassingly dismissed for just 27 runs, marking the second-lowest innings total in Test cricket history. Only New Zealand's 26 all out against England in 1955 remains lower.

With this stunning performance, Australia completed a 3-0 clean sweep and claimed the Frank Worrell Trophy in style. This win also highlighted Australia’s dominance in pink-ball Tests.

Starc and Boland Destroy West Indies Batting

Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland led Australia’s charge. Starc delivered a sensational spell, taking 6 wickets for just 9 runs in 7.3 overs, including his 400th Test wicket. His aggressive bowling dismantled West Indies’ top order in quick time.

Boland, meanwhile, claimed a dramatic hat-trick, dismissing Justin Greaves, Shamar Joseph, and Jomel Warrican in consecutive deliveries. His efforts pushed West Indies to the brink of recording Test cricket's lowest total.

Starc’s 100th Test Turns into a Landmark Performance

Playing his 100th Test, Starc shone with the pink ball under lights. He removed John Campbell with the very first ball of the innings, for the fourth time in his career. Moments later, he dismissed Kevlon Anderson lbw and then bowled Brandon King, leaving West Indies at a shocking 0 for 3 – only the sixth time in Test history that a team had lost its first three wickets without scoring.

Starc’s 400th wicket came soon after, trapping Mikyle Louis lbw. He became only the fourth Australian to reach the milestone after Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, and Nathan Lyon. In his next deliveries, he dismissed Shai Hope lbw, completing a five-wicket haul in just 15 balls – the fastest five-for from the start of an innings in Test history.

West Indies Collapse Despite Small Target

West Indies were given a target of just 204 but were skittled for 27 runs in 14.3 overs. After Starc's fiery spell, Josh Hazlewood joined the attack and dismissed Roston Chase. Greaves and Alzarri Joseph offered brief resistance before tea.

After the interval, Boland added to West Indies' misery. He removed Greaves, trapped Shamar Joseph lbw via DRS, and then bowled Warrican to complete his hat-trick. Starc returned to finish the innings, leaving West Indies one run above the all-time lowest total.

Australia’s Bowlers Outshine West Indies Effort

Earlier, Australia’s batters had collapsed too, losing their last four wickets for just 22 runs. Alzarri Joseph impressed with a career-best 5 for 27, and together with Shamar Joseph, who took 22 wickets in the series, helped restrict Australia to a modest total. But West Indies’ batting collapse soon overshadowed their bowling efforts.

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