Australia Demolishes West Indies to Secure Series Whitewash
Australia has completed a dominant 3-0 series sweep over the West Indies, winning the third and final Test in spectacular fashion by a massive 176 runs. The day-night Test at Sabina Park in Jamaica, which concluded on July 14, 2025, will be remembered for one of the most astonishing collapses in cricket history, as the hosts were bundled out for the second-lowest total ever in Test cricket.
Day 1: A Grinding Start in Jamaica
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Australia faced a challenging first day. The West Indian pace attack, led by the impressive Shamar Joseph (4/33) and Justin Greaves (3/56), put the visitors under pressure. Australia's batsmen had to fight for every run, with Steven Smith (48) and Cameron Green (46) providing crucial resistance. Their efforts helped Australia post a competitive first-innings total of 225.
Day 2: Bowlers Dominate Under Lights
The second day saw the bowlers take complete control. The West Indies began their reply but were quickly stifled by Australia's disciplined attack. Scott Boland was the chief destroyer, taking 3/34 as the hosts were bowled out for just 143, conceding a vital 82-run first-innings lead to Australia.
As day turned to night, the pink ball began to work its magic. The West Indies' own pace battery, fired up and bowling with aggression, ripped through Australia's top order. Alzarri Joseph was the star, claiming a career-best 5/27 as Australia stumbled, leaving the match intriguingly poised.
Day 3: A Historic Collapse
Australia's second innings ended early on the third day, as they were dismissed for 121. This left the West Indies with a victory target of 204 runs—a challenging but seemingly achievable chase.
What followed was nothing short of historic. In a devastating display of fast bowling, Australia annihilated the West Indies batting lineup.
- Starc's Opening Mayhem: Playing in his 100th Test, Mitchell Starc produced a spell for the ages. He took three wickets in the very first over of the innings. He continued to tear through the opposition, claiming the fastest five-wicket haul in Test history and finishing with career-best figures of 6 wickets for 9 runs. During his spell, he also captured his 400th career Test wicket.
- Boland's Hat-Trick: While Starc caused carnage from one end, Scott Boland was just as lethal from the other. He claimed a stunning hat-trick, finishing with figures of 3 wickets for just 2 runs.
- The Final Tally: The West Indies were skittled for a meager 27 runs in just 14.3 overs. It was a brutal and swift end to the match and the series, sealing a dominant 3-0 whitewash for Australia to kick off their World Test Championship campaign.
The result was a fittingly dominant end to the tour for the Australians, who kicked off their new World Test Championship cycle with a comprehensive series win.