Australia clinched a dominant victory over the West Indies in a Day/Night Test match at Sabina Park, concluding the contest in less than three days. The match, played from July 12 to 14, witnessed a historic performance from Australian paceman Scott Boland, whose hat-trick in the West Indies’ second innings cemented his place in cricket’s record books. The home side’s batting line-up crumbled dramatically, leading to one of the lowest team totals in Test history and highlighting Australia’s formidable attack.
Scott Boland takes a hat-trick in West Indies second innings
The 36-year-old Boland delivered a spellbinding performance under the floodlights, becoming the first bowler globally to achieve a hat-trick in a Day/Night Test match played with the pink ball. This remarkable feat occurred during the West Indies’ second innings, as they chased a target of 204 runs. Boland’s precision and pace proved too much for the Caribbean batters, leaving them reeling.
The right-arm pacer dismissed Justin Greaves, Shamar Joseph and Jomel Warrican off consecutive deliveries to register his maiden Test hat-trick. Bolland’s record feat not only accelerated Australia’s path to victory but also marked him as the tenth Australian bowler to claim a hat-trick in the illustrious 148-year history of Test cricket, joining an elite group of legends. The crowd at Sabina Park, though witnessing their team’s struggles, was privy to a moment of significant cricketing history as Boland ripped through the middle order.
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Boland’s Hat-trick Lights Up Sabina 🔥
Scott Boland rips through West Indies with a searing hat-trick as they collapse for 27 all out — their lowest Test score ever 😧#WIvAUS pic.twitter.com/uc8iPj3dS6
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West Indies’ batting collapse and unwanted records
While Boland stole the headlines with his individual brilliance, the collective effort of the Australian bowling attack, particularly Mitchell Starc, was equally devastating. Starc, the left-arm quick, was in sensational form, bagging an incredible six wickets for a mere nine runs from just 7.3 overs. His fiery spell, combined with Boland’s heroics, dismantled the West Indies’ batting order, bowling them out for a paltry 27 runs in just 14.3 overs. This dismal total stands as the second-lowest team score ever recorded in the long history of Test cricket, a stark reminder of the challenges faced by the West Indies against a relentless Australian attack.
The collapse was so profound that the West Indies’ innings set an unfortunate record for the most ducks in a single Test innings, with seven batsmen failing to score. This unprecedented number of zeros underscores the complete dominance exerted by the Australian bowlers. Furthermore, the top six batsmen for the West Indies collectively managed to contribute a mere six runs, halving the previous lowest mark of 12 runs for a top-six contribution in Test cricket. The statistical anomalies continued, as the West Indies narrowly avoided equalling New Zealand’s record-low Test total of 26 runs, thanks in part to a misfield by Sam Konstas at a crucial juncture. The swift conclusion of the match, well within three days, underscored Australia’s comprehensive superiority and left the West Indies with much to ponder regarding their performance in the longest format of the game.
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