Australia Crushes West Indies in 3-0 Whitewash but It Wasn’t All Smooth Sailing
Wow—what a series that was! Australia has just wrapped up a dominating 3-0 clean sweep of the West Indies, and while the final result looks convincing on paper, the story on the field was full of drama, individual brilliance, and a few unexpected misfires.
Let’s start with the fireworks—Mitchell Starc. Celebrating his 100th Test in spectacular style, he absolutely tore through the West Indies in Kingston with a once-in-a-generation performance: 6 wickets for just 9 runs. Incredibly, he took three wickets in the very first over of the innings. A triple-wicket maiden. Bonkers stuff. That blitz included his 400th and 401st Test scalps, placing him in elite company alongside Warne, McGrath, and Lyon. Starc walked away with the Player of the Series honors—and deservedly so.
And then, as if that wasn’t enough, Scott Boland turned up with a hat-trick. Yes, a Test hat-trick. He only played one match in the series but made it count with match figures of 6-36 and a performance that will be talked about for years. His career average of 16.5 after 14 Tests is the best in over a century. That’s not just good—it’s historic.
Of course, not everyone had a dream series. Young opener Sam Konstas struggled, scoring just 50 runs across six innings. The West Indies clearly did their homework on him, and while he’ll gain from the experience, his debut series was a harsh introduction to international cricket.
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Veteran Usman Khawaja also couldn’t quite get going, averaging just under 20. It wasn’t the tour he’d hoped for, especially with Ashes selection on the horizon. Time back in domestic cricket will be crucial if he wants to don the baggy green again in England.
On the brighter side, Travis Head was Australia’s top run-scorer with 224 runs. He didn’t put up massive individual scores, but his consistency at No. 5 was vital to stabilizing Australia’s middle order. Alex Carey too stepped up, not just with the gloves but the bat, notching two crucial fifties before being subbed out of the final Test due to a concussion.
Cameron Green showed his class with steady innings on difficult pitches. His knocks in Kingston—on a turning track—were worth their weight in gold. Steve Smith, returning from injury, looked solid with a top score of 71 and showed he’s still very much a cornerstone of the side.
And we can’t overlook Beau Webster. The all-rounder averaged more with the bat than the ball and showed he’s here to stay. His contribution with both disciplines made a strong case for his place in the Ashes squad.
Captain Pat Cummins had another strong showing—eight wickets, sharp leadership, and the guts to drop Nathan Lyon in the final Test, a move that paid off big time. Lyon himself had a solid tour with nine wickets and showed great sportsmanship even after being left out.
This series was unforgettable—not just for the scoreline, but for the sheer madness of that final Test. The West Indies were bowled out for 27 in their second innings—the lowest total in 70 years of Test cricket. It was clinical, it was brutal, and it was one for the record books.
Australia heads into the Ashes with momentum, confidence, and a bowling attack that looks like it could dismantle anyone. But there's work to do with the top order. The stars delivered, but the flops can't be ignored. One thing’s for sure: if this series was any indication, the Ashes are going to be a blockbuster.
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