Mitchell Starc Takes Fastest Five-Wicket Haul in Test Cricket History

Mitchell Starc delivered a historic performance in the third Test against West Indies at Sabina Park, Kingston, by claiming the fastest five-wicket haul in men's Test cricket history, taking five wickets in just 15 balls. Playing his 100th Test and bowling with the pink ball, Starc finished with incredible figures of 6-9, helping bowl out West Indies for 27, their second-lowest total in Test history, securing a 176-run victory and completing a 3-0 series sweep for Australia. Starc's five-wicket haul eclipsed previous records held by bowlers such as Ernie Toshack and Stuart Broad, and during this spell, he also reached the milestone of 400 Test wickets, becoming only the fourth Australian to achieve this. His teammate Scott Boland also contributed significantly by taking a hat-trick during the innings, further dismantling the West Indies lineup. The West Indies were set a target of 204 but lost key players early, with Campbell, Anderson, and King dismissed for ducks in the opening over, highlighting Australia's dominant bowling performance. Post-match comments from Boland praised Starc's dedication and fitness, emphasizing the significance of this record-breaking achievement.