Mitchell Starc delivered a memorable performance in his 100th Test match, helping Australia defeat the West Indies by 176 runs at Sabina Park. His historic six-wicket haul sealed a 3-0 series win and confirmed Australia’s dominance throughout the tour.
The 35-year-old left-arm pacer became only the fourth Australian bowler to claim 400 Test wickets. He also moved past Brett Lee to become Australia’s third-highest wicket-taker across all formats, finishing the match with 725 international wickets.
Starc’s spell in the second innings was one of the fastest and most destructive in Test history. He dismissed John Campbell with the first ball and followed up with two more wickets in the same over. He went on to claim a five-wicket haul in just 15 balls, the fastest from the start of any Test innings.
West Indies crumbled under the pressure, getting bowled out for just 27 runs, the second-lowest total in Test cricket history. Only a misfield saved them from equaling the all-time lowest score of 26.
Starc ended the innings with career-best figures of 6 for 9. He was well supported by Scott Boland, who took a hat-trick, and Josh Hazlewood, who also claimed a wicket.
The West Indies were chasing 204 after bowling out Australia for 121 in the second innings. However, Starc’s fiery start made the target unreachable.
With this performance, Mitchell Starc not only helped secure a series whitewash but also cemented his place in Australia’s cricket history. He continues to play a key role across formats, with 402 Test wickets, 244 in ODIs, and 79 in T20Is.
This match adds another chapter to Starc’s remarkable career and highlights his ongoing value to the Australian team, especially in high-pressure moments.
