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Starc’s 15-Ball Five-For Puts Australia on Brink of Series Sweep

The performance cements Australia’s dominance in the Frank Worrell Trophy.

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Mitchell Starc Creates History, Breaks Huge Record In 100th Test; Becomes First Player In The World To...

Overview

  • Mitchell Starc claimed a career-best five wickets in just 15 balls to dismantle the West Indies top order on day three at Sabina Park.
  • Starc’s wicket of Mikyle Louis marked his 400th Test dismissal in his 100th match, making him the fourth Australian to reach the landmark.
  • His spell of five for six over five overs left the hosts struggling at 22 for six while chasing a target of 204.
  • The 15-ball five-for eclipsed the previous fastest Test fifer of 19 balls, set by Ernie Toshack in 1947 and equaled by Stuart Broad in 2015.
  • Australia now stands on the brink of a series clean sweep after exerting control over the Frank Worrell Trophy decider.