West Indies, led by captain Roston Chase, faced a humiliating defeat as they were bowled out for just 27 runs in the third Test against Australia. The series, played on a pace-friendly pitch, saw Australia clinch all three matches, leaving the West Indies to reflect on a series of disappointing performances. Chase, in Jamaica’s Sabina Park, described his team’s effort as both “heartbreaking” and “embarrassing,” expressing his frustration after a result that ranks as the second-lowest team total in Test history.
The West Indies narrowly avoided the lowest possible score by just one run, but their collapse to 27 runs in 14.3 overs marked a historic low. The series’ final match saw Australia chase down a target of 204 runs in just 20.4 overs, highlighting the dominance of the visitors’ pace attack.
The fiery start was sparked by Mitchell Starc, who took three wickets in the first over of the West Indies innings. The Australian pacer ultimately finished with six wickets, delivering a devastating blow to the hosts. Alongside him, Scott Boland made history as only the tenth bowler in Test cricket to achieve a hat-trick. The West Indies’ 27-run total surpassed the previous lowest of 26, set 70 years ago in a match against England at the same Jamaican ground in 1955.
That 1955 record involved New Zealand being bowled out for 47 at home against England, and while it may not provide immediate solace, it underscores the magnitude of the current collapse. West Indies’ previous lowest team total was 47 runs against England, but Chase’s team fell 20 runs short of that mark this time.
This series will undoubtedly be remembered for the West Indies’ historic downfall, a stark reminder of the challenges they face against formidable opposition on home soil.
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