Cricket witnessed one of its darkest days as the West Indies collapsed to a humiliating 27 all out against Australia in Kingston – their lowest Test score ever! What unfolded on July 12, 2025, will be remembered as one of the most brutal batting collapses in cricket history, as Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland tore through the home side like a hurricane.
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Historic Collapse: The Numbers
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| West Indies Score | 27 all out (14.3 overs) |
| Previous WI Lowest | 51 vs Australia (2000) |
| Test History Rank | 2nd lowest ever |
| Ducks Recorded | 7 batsmen |
| Australia Victory | By 176 runs |
| Series Result | 3-0 whitewash |
Starc’s Historic Rampage
In his 100th Test match, Mitchell Starc delivered a performance for the ages. The left-arm speedster struck with the very first ball, dismissing John Campbell, and never looked back. His figures? An incredible 6 for 9 in just 6.3 overs.
The most jaw-dropping stat: Starc claimed his first five wickets in just 15 deliveries – the fastest five-wicket haul in Test history, breaking a 79-year-old record held by Ernie Toshack.
By the end of his third over, West Indies were reeling at 7 for 5, and Starc’s figures read a staggering 5/2. Cricket rarely witnesses such dominance.
Boland’s Hat-Trick Heroics
As if Starc’s destruction wasn’t enough, Scott Boland joined the party with a devastating hat-trick. The right-arm seamer dismissed Justin Greaves, Shamar Joseph, and Jomel Warrican in consecutive deliveries, becoming just the 10th Australian to achieve this feat in Tests.
His final delivery was poetry in motion – a late seamer that breached Warrican’s defence and crashed into off-stump. Pure, unplayable bowling.
Where This Ranks in History
The West Indies’ 27 is now the second-lowest Test score ever, sitting just above New Zealand’s infamous 26 against England in 1955. Seven batsmen recorded ducks, with only four players troubling the scorers.
This collapse caps off what has been a torrid period for West Indies cricket, with structural issues clearly affecting their competitive edge against top-tier nations.
The Bigger Picture
Beyond the statistics lies a concerning reality for Caribbean cricket. This wasn’t just a bad day – it represents deeper systemic challenges facing West Indies cricket infrastructure and player development.
Australia’s dominance was complete, sealing a 3-0 series whitewash and underlining the gulf in class between the two sides.
Bottom Line: West Indies’ historic 27 all out showcases cricket’s unpredictable nature while highlighting the urgent need for Caribbean cricket revival to compete with modern powerhouses.
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