West Indies vs Australia, 3rd Test Match at Kingston
Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Dates: July 12–14, 2025
Result: Australia won by 176 runs
Series: Australia sweep series 3-0 (retain Frank Worrell Trophy)
Match Summary
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 225 | 121 | Won by 176 runs |
| West Indies | 143 | 27 |
Key Performances
Australia
- Mitchell Starc: 6/9 in 7.3 overs (2nd innings), including the fastest five-wicket haul in Test history, capped off with his 400th career Test wicket in his 100th Test.
- Scott Boland: Hat-trick in West Indies’ 2nd innings, finishing with 3/2 in 2 overs.
- Cameron Green: 42 (2nd innings) – only Australian to pass 40 in either innings.
- Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood: Major contributions with the ball in the first innings.
West Indies
- Alzarri Joseph: 5/27 in Australia’s 2nd innings, his best Test figures.
- John Campbell: 36 (1st innings) – highest West Indies score in the match.
- Justin Greaves: 11 (2nd innings) – top score in a historically poor 2nd-innings effort.
Day-by-Day Highlights
Day 1
- Australia posted 225 (Smith 48, Green 46; Shamar Joseph 4/33, Greaves 3/56).
- West Indies struggled in reply, finishing Day 1 at 16/1.
Day 2
- West Indies all out for 143 (Campbell 36; Boland 3/34, Cummins 2/24).
- Australia lost top-order wickets under lights; Cameron Green’s fighting 42* took Australia to 99/6 at stumps with an overall lead of 181.
Day 3
- Australia folded for 121, Joseph completing his five-wicket haul.
- West Indies were bowled out for 27 in just 14.3 overs, their lowest ever Test total and the second-lowest in Test match history.
- Starc took three wickets in his first over, finishing with 6/9.
- Boland’s hat-trick hastened the collapse.
- Australia won by 176 runs, sealing a 3-0 series whitewash.
Unique Records & Milestones
- West Indies’ 27 all out: Lowest Test total in West Indies history, second-lowest overall in Test cricket.
- Mitchell Starc: Fastest five-for in Test history (first 15 balls), reached 400 Test wickets in his 100th Test.
- Scott Boland: Achieved a perfect hat-trick (caught, lbw, bowled) in the final innings.
- Seven ducks: West Indies set a new record for most scoreless batters in a single Test innings.
Scorecard Snapshot
| Innings | Score | Top Scorer | Best Bowler (Opposition) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia 1st | 225 all out | Steven Smith 48 | Shamar Joseph 4/33 |
| West Indies 1st | 143 all out | John Campbell 36 | Scott Boland 3/34 |
| Australia 2nd | 121 all out | Cameron Green 42 | Alzarri Joseph 5/27 |
| West Indies 2nd | 27 all out | Justin Greaves 11 | Mitchell Starc 6/9 |
Key Moments
- Starc’s Opening Over Blitz: Three wickets in his first over dismantled the West Indies reply.
- Boland’s Hat-Trick: Accelerated the collapse in a historic finish.
- West Indies Collapse: Seven ducks, only 27 runs—a record low.
- Australian Fast Bowlers: Dominated with movement, pace, and discipline, sealing the series emphatically.
Series Result
- Australia win the series 3-0
- Australia retain the Frank Worrell Trophy with a dominant performance throughout the series
Australia’s seamers, led by Starc and Boland, engineered a day to remember as West Indies slumped to a historic low in Kingston, cementing a 3-0 sweep for the visitors in the Frank Worrell Trophy.
