(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Australia Create History with Record-Breaking Bowling Performance in Kingston
Day 3 of the third Test match between Australia and the West Indies in Jamaica will be remembered as one of the most astonishing days in Test cricket history. What began as a modest target turned into a record-setting demolition, as Australia sealed a commanding series sweep with a performance that left fans and statisticians stunned.
Historic Collapse: West Indies Bowled Out for 27
Defending a total of just 204 runs under lights with the pink ball, Australia’s pace duo of Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland delivered a masterclass. The West Indies were bundled out for just 27 runs, the second-lowest total in the 147-year history of Test cricket.
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Starc claimed a five-wicket haul in just 15 balls—the fastest ever in Test history.
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Boland added to the drama with a hat-trick, becoming only the 10th Australian to achieve the feat in Tests.
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The innings lasted only 14.3 overs, making it the third-shortest completed innings in Test cricket by overs.
A Day of Broken Records
The magnitude of this performance was reflected in several record-breaking moments:
🔹 All-Time Lows
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Second-lowest team score in Test history: 27 (West Indies)
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Lowest ever by West Indies in Tests, eclipsing their previous lowest of 47 in 2004
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Seven batters dismissed for zero – a new Test record
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Combined six runs by the top six batters – the lowest in any Test innings
🔹 Bowling Feats
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Fastest five-wicket haul in men’s Test cricket: Starc (15 balls)
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Best figures in a 100th Test: Starc (6/9)
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Boland’s hat-trick: First for Australia in Tests since 2018
🔹 Match Stats
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170 total runs across two innings – lowest ever match aggregate for West Indies
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516 total runs in the entire Test – 7th lowest combined total for a completed men’s Test match
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No individual half-century – the lowest total in a Test since 2015 where no batter scored 50+
Top 5 Lowest Team Totals in Test Cricket
| Rank | Team | Score | Overs | Opponent | Venue | Year |
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| 1 | New Zealand | 26 | 27.0 | England | Auckland | 1955 |
| 2 | West Indies | 27 | 14.3 | Australia | Kingston | 2025 |
| 3 | South Africa | 30 | 18.4 | England | Gqeberha | 1896 |
| 4 | South Africa | 30 | 12.3 | England | Birmingham | 1924 |
| 5 | South Africa | 35 | 22.4 | England | Cape Town | 1899 |
A Moment Etched in Test Cricket History
Australia’s triumph in Kingston wasn’t just another win—it was a reminder of the unmatched strength and depth of their bowling attack. From dramatic hat-tricks to history-making five-fors, this Test match delivered moments that will be talked about for decades.
With the World Test Championship gaining momentum, Australia have not only secured vital points but also stamped their authority with one of the most clinical performances ever witnessed in red-ball cricket.
Stay tuned for more updates on the World Test Championship, match analysis, and expert insights as the journey continues toward the grand final.
