Mitchell Starc Destroys West Indies as They Collapse for Just 27 Runs
What a jaw-dropping turn of events in the world of Test cricket! If you missed the third day of the final Test between Australia and West Indies in Jamaica, you missed one of the most ruthless demolitions in cricket history. I'm still wrapping my head around what we witnessed—Mitchell Starc, with fire in his eyes and venom in every delivery, spearheaded an Aussie onslaught that sent the West Indies crashing to just 27 all out . That’s not a typo. Just twenty-seven runs.
This was not just another bad day at the office for the Windies—it was a historic low, the second-worst total ever recorded in Test cricket. Only New Zealand’s 26 against England back in 1955 ranks lower. For West Indies, it was their darkest batting day, even worse than their infamous 47-run collapse against England in 2004.
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The drama began with Starc, who was on another level entirely. In an absolutely blistering spell, he ripped through the top order, taking five wickets in just 15 balls. John Campbell, Kevlon Anderson, Brandon King, Mikyle Louis, and Shai Hope—gone. Just like that. In fact, he conceded only two runs in that entire stretch. What’s more, his dismissal of Louis via lbw marked a huge personal milestone—Starc’s 400th Test wicket . He’s now only the fourth Australian ever to reach that landmark, and he did it in his 100th Test match. Talk about a script you couldn’t write better.
At tea, the Windies were already on life support at 22 for six, but Australia wasn’t finished. After the break, Scott Boland stepped in and carved out a hat-trick of his own. Yes, a hat-trick . It felt like the hosts had no breathing room—every delivery was a threat, every run was a struggle.
The sad reality? Seven West Indian batters didn’t even get off the mark. That’s a record. Their top scorer? Justin Greaves, with just 11 runs. And you know what the second-highest tally was? Leg byes—six of them. When extras are outperforming most of your batters, it tells the story.
Starc ended the innings by bowling Jayden Seales, sealing the figures at an astounding 6 for 9 in 7.3 overs . Boland wasn’t far behind with 3 for 2 . The rest was just formalities.
For the West Indies, this was a nightmare they’ll want to forget quickly, but for Australia—and particularly Mitchell Starc—it was a day to remember forever. If you love cricket, you have to admire the ruthlessness, the precision, and the sheer dominance Australia brought to the field. This was Test cricket at its most brutal and compelling.
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