A devastating six-wicket haul for Mitchell Starc and a hat-trick from Scott Boland helped Australia seal an emphatic 3-0 series whitewash over the West Indies in the Caribbean.
The tourists secured a 176-run victory after rolling the West Indies for 27, the second-lowest score in Test history, on day three of the series finale at Kingston’s Sabina Park.
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Starc claimed career-best figures of 6-9 from 7.3 overs following his stunning opening burst, while Boland became the tenth Australian to take a hat-trick in a men’s Test after ripping through the lower order.
The embarrassed West Indies set the unwanted for most ducks in a Test innings with seven, while all-rounder Justin Greaves top-scored with 11.
‘Unbelievable’ Starc’s historic burst | 03:08
SAM CONTENT – 2
50 runs at 8.33, HS 25
It was a forgettable campaign for Konstas, who finished with the lowest batting average for an Australian opener in a Test series since 1985 (minimum two matches).
The teenager looked out of his depth against the talented West Indies seamers, while he was woeful in the field on the final day in Kingston, dropping two catches alongside a sloppy misfield.
Konstas’ ‘Miserable Series’ ends in duck | 00:38
USMAN KHAWAJA — 3
117 runs at 19.50, HS47
Khawaja failed to muster a half-century across the three-Test campaign, troubled by the West Indies quicks when they came around the wicket.
The Queenslander took the shine off the ball during the first innings in Bridgetown and Kingston, but otherwise couldn’t tame the Josephs in challenging conditions.
Uzzie dismissed after epic Windies catch | 00:32
CAMERON GREEN — 6
184 runs at 30.66, HS 52
Green has started to settle into his new role at No. 3, improving with every innings throughout the West Indies tour.
Following a pair of cheap dismissals in Bridgetown while playing away from his body, the West Australian produced some crucial performances with the bat in St George’s and Kingston, passing 40 on three occasions.
Green chops on after half century | 00:39
STEVE SMITH — 7
127 runs at 31.75, HS 71
Having missed the series opener in Bridgetown due to a finger injury, Smith showed the tourists what they were missing with a stylish half-century during the second innings in Grenada, notching Australia’s highest score of the series.
However, West Indies speedster Alzarri Joseph made Smith look foolish the following week in Kingston, bowled through the gate after leaving a massive gap between bat and pad.
Smith Out on LBW! Falls short of ton | 00:41
JOSH INGLIS — 3
17 runs at 8.50, HS 12
Inglis failed to seize his opportunity in the Test side during the series opener in Bridgetown, dismissed cheaply in both innings and dropped the following week to accommodate Steve Smith’s return.
The West Australian donned the gloves during the second innings of the Jamaica Test after wicketkeeper Alex Carey sustained a head knock, ruled out with concussion.
TRAVIS HEAD — 8
224 runs at 37.33, HS 61
One wicket at 3.00, BB 1-3
The leading run-scorer of the series, Head rescued the Australians on multiple occasions throughout the series with crucial knocks in difficult conditions.
He was named player of the match for his twin fifties during the series opener in Bridgetown, even taking a wicket the following week in Grenada.
Out or Not Out? Head catch sparks debate | 00:36
BEAU WEBSTER — 7
150 runs at 25.00, HS 63
Five wickets at 16.20, BB 2-20
Webster has cemented his spot at No. 6 in Australia’s Test side for the Ashes with twin fifties in Bridgetown and St. George’s.
The Tasmania all-rounder made multiple valuable contributions with the ball, dismissing both West Indies openers in Grenada, while he was flawless in the slips cordon.
Webster & Carey RESCUE day 1 innings | 03:14
ALEX CAREY — 7
187 runs at 31.16, HS 65
11 catches
Carey dropped three regulation catches across the West Indies tour, but the South Australian redeemed himself with the bat, finishing the series as the second-leading run-scorer despite often walking out in a precarious situation.
The counterpunching left-hander heaped pressure back on the Caribbean bowlers with a strike rate of 81.65, missing the final day in Kingston due to a concussion scare.
Carey uncharacteristically drops two! | 01:08
PAT CUMMINS — 8
Eight wickets at 18.12, BB 2-24
Cummins unearthed key breakthroughs in every innings he bowled during the Frank Worrell Trophy campaign, finishing the series with an impressive economy rate of 2.41.
The Australian captain’s return catch to dismiss Keacy Carty on day two in Grenada was an all-timer.
“Highest Class”: Cummins C&B Screamer! | 00:44
MITCHELL STARC — 9
15 wickets at 14.80, BB 6-9
Named player of the series, Starc was at the peak of his powers in the Caribbean this month, racing towards the illustrious 400-wicket milestone.
During his 100th Test in Kingston, the left-armer wreaked havoc with the pink Dukes ball in a record-breaking spell, taking three wickets in the first over and finishing with career-best figures.
Starc strikes late after Aussie collapse | 03:43
NATHAN LYON — 6
Nine wickets at 18.33, BB 3-42
Despite being far from his best across the campaign, often dropping short and leaking 5.07 runs per over, Lyon helped Australia clean up the West Indies tail in Bridgetown and St. George’s.
The veteran spinner was dropped for the series finale in Jamaica in a conditions-based call, the first time he’s missed selection for a Test since 2013.
Lyon passes team song torch to Carey | 01:20
SCOTT BOLAND — 8
Six wickets at 6.00, BB 3-2
Boland validated his controversial selection for the series finale in Kingston by ripping through the West Indies middle order in the first innings and taking a hat-trick on day three.
The Victorian continues to shine whenever he gets an opportunity in the national side, with his Test bowling average dropping to 16.53.
“OMG” – Boland HAT-TRICK! | 01:19
JOSH HAZLEWOOD — 9
14 wickets at 14.42, BB 5-43
Metronomic as ever, the relentless Hazlewood didn’t offer any freebies for the West Indies batters across the series, taking a five-wicket haul during the series opener in Bridgetown.
He finished as the third-leading wicket-taker of the tour.