Kingston, July 15, 2025 – Australia tore through West Indies in sensational style to seal a dominant 3-0 series whitewash, retaining the Frank Worrell Trophy in a match that will go down as one of the most brutal collapses in Test history.
On Day 3 at Sabina Park, in a whirlwind of wickets and disbelief, West Indies were bowled out for just 27 — their lowest-ever Test total — narrowly avoiding the all-time low of 26 set by New Zealand in 1955.
Mitchell Starc was the architect of this historic demolition, claiming 6 for 9 in a fiery spell that not only dismantled the fragile West Indies lineup but also secured his 400th Test wicket in his milestone 100th match. Starc was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series for his 15 wickets across three Tests. “Everything clicked this week,” Starc said with a smile. “The bowling group was exceptional, and hats off to the West Indies bowlers too — they fought hard in tough conditions.”
Captain Pat Cummins lifted the trophy with pride, describing the final Test as “madness.” The KSE-100-like momentum shifts (if comparing cricket to a stock index) made each session feel like a different match. “It felt like we played on fast-forward,” Cummins said. “Even 40s felt like 80s in these conditions.”
Day 1 began with promise for West Indies, whose bowlers used the pink ball expertly under the lights, reducing Australia to 99/6. But even that valiant effort would be eclipsed by what came next. Scott Boland claimed a magical hat-trick, following Starc’s early blitz, wrapping up the hosts in a stunning collapse after Tea on Day 3. The game was over in a flash, and Australia had completed the sweep.
Roston Chase, the dejected West Indies skipper, admitted the defeat was soul-crushing. “It’s heartbreaking. This happened all series. We need to seriously rethink our batting,” he said, while praising his pace unit. “They gave it their all, but we let them down.”
From start to finish, this series was dominated by Australia, who outclassed West Indies in all departments. While the bowlers on both sides showed sparks of brilliance, it was Australia’s relentless pace, discipline, and big-match temperament that proved too much. For West Indies, the wounds of 27 all out may linger long after the scoreboard is cleared.