Mitchell Starc’s 5-Wicket Burst in 15 Balls Wrecks Windies
Mitchell Starc gave his 100th Test match a fairytale finish with a record-breaking spell as Australia crushed West Indies in the third and final Test. His 6/9 and Scott Boland’s stunning hat-trick dismantled the visitors for just 27 runs in their 4th innings chase at Jamaica. Mitchell Starc’s 100th Test Becomes Nightmare for West Indies. Chasing 204 for victory, West Indies were rolled over in just 14.3 overs — their lowest-ever Test total against Australia.
Mitchell Starc’s Magic: 6 Wickets, 15 Balls, History Made
On a surface offering sharp bounce and movement, Starc produced one of the most lethal spells in Test history:
- 6 wickets for 9 runs
- Just 7.3 overs
- Five wickets in 15 balls, including 3 bowled
- Passed 400 career Test wickets
- 15 wickets in this series
And to make it even more special — this came in his 100th Test, a milestone only 6 other Australian bowlers have reached. He was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series. Deservedly.
Boland’s Hat-Trick: Calm, Deadly, Clinical
Often overshadowed, Scott Boland once again delivered under the radar:
- Took 3 wickets in 2 overs
- Completed a hat-trick with relentless accuracy
- Gave away just 2 runs
He now joins the elite list of Australians with Test hat-tricks and continues to make his case for regular selection.
West Indies Collapse: 27 All Out in 14.3 Overs
It was a complete meltdown for the Windies:
- 7 ducks in the innings
- Only one batter — Greaves — reached double figures (11)
- Extras were the second-highest scorer (6)
The rest crumbled under relentless Australian pace. Their total of 27 is now one of the lowest in modern Test cricket.
Australia Whitewash the Series 3-0
The result capped off a dominant series by Australia:
- Starc ended with 15 wickets
- Cummins rotated his bowlers masterfully
This match — and the entire series — will be remembered for Starc’s brilliance, Boland’s efficiency, and Australia’s ruthless pace attack.
Final Word: A Test to Remember for Starc
100th Test. 6/9. 400+ wickets. Match and Series Awards. Mitchell Starc couldn’t have scripted it better. He’s now one of Australia’s greatest-ever match-winners — a man who bends games with raw pace, deadly swing, and unmatched intensity. Meanwhile, Scott Boland’s hat-trick is another reminder of the incredible bowling depth Australia possesses.The Windies didn’t just lose a Test — they were hit by a fast-bowling hurricane named Starc and Boland.
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