Australian pacer Mitchell Starc delivered a sensational performance in the second innings of the third Test against West Indies at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica. Playing in his 100th Test match, Starc created history by recording the fastest five-wicket haul in Test cricket, achieving the feat in just 15 deliveries.
Chasing a target of 204 runs, the West Indies batting lineup crumbled under Mitchell Starc fiery spell. He dismissed the first five batters with sheer pace and accuracy, ending with astonishing figures of six wickets for just nine runs. His devastating performance helped Australia bundle out the hosts and secure a dominant 176-run victory.
With this win, Australia completed a clean sweep of the three-match Test series. They had earlier clinched the first Test by 159 runs and the second by 133 runs, underlining their supremacy throughout the tour. Mitchell Starc incredible milestone capped off a flawless series for the visitors.
Watch: Mitchell Starc Claims Fastest Five-Wicket Haul in Test History
Mitchell Starc’s sensational spell against the West Indies, where he took the quickest five-wicket haul in Test cricket, has taken social media by storm. The video capturing his fiery performance quickly went viral, leaving fans in awe of his pace and precision.
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In the second innings, Mitchell Starc ran through the West Indies lineup, claiming the wickets of John Campbell, Mikyle Louis, Kevlon Anderson, Brandon King, Roston Chase, and Jayden Seales. With this performance, Mitchell Starc also reached the milestone of 400 Test wickets.
West Indies were bundled out for a mere 27 runs, handing Australia a dominant victory. Earlier in the match, Australia posted 225 runs in their first innings, with Shamar Joseph picking up four wickets for the hosts. In response, West Indies managed just 143 runs.
Australia were bowled out for 121 in their second innings, setting a 204-run target for the West Indies. Alzarri Joseph starred with the ball, securing a five-wicket haul. However, the hosts crumbled under Starc’s fiery spell, recording the second-lowest total in Test history.
Remarkably, not a single batter from either side managed to score a half-century in the entire low-scoring Test. The two teams will now turn their attention to the upcoming five-match T20I series, starting July 20 at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.