Kingston, Jamaica – July 15, 2025: Cricket fans got a thrill yesterday as Australian bowler Mitchell Starc marked his 100th Test match with an amazing show against the West Indies at Sabina Park. He hit a big milestone by taking his 400th Test wicket and set a new record with the fastest five-wicket haul in Test cricket history, all in just 15 balls.
The game kicked off with a lot of energy, and Starc delivered. In the third Test of the series, he started with a strong first over, getting three wickets right away. He dismissed John Campbell with the first ball, then took out Kevlon Anderson and Brandon King one after the other. His 400th wicket came when he got Mikyle Louis out lbw, and two balls later, he added Shai Hope to finish off the five-wicket haul. This topped the old record held by Ernie Toshack, Stuart Broad, and Scott Boland, who each did it in 19 balls.
The West Indies had a tough time after Starc’s attack. They ended up with just 27 runs, their second-lowest score ever in a Test match. This happened even in daylight, proving Starc can shine without the night conditions. Earlier, Australia made 225 runs but lost wickets fast. The West Indies batting fell apart thanks to Starc and Scott Boland, who also took a hat-trick.Starc is known for doing well with the pink ball in day-night games. He has 74 wickets in 13 such matches, more than anyone else like Nathan Lyon with 43. This latest effort adds to his name as one of Australia’s top bowlers, joining the likes of Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, and Lyon in the 400-wicket group.
The match wasn’t all smooth for Australia. They ended the first day at 16/1, still 209 runs behind. Shamar Joseph took four wickets for the West Indies, but Starc’s performance was the talk of the day. People on social media, including posts from Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo, said it was one of the best bowling displays they’ve seen.
As the series goes on, Starc’s effort has put Australia in a good spot. The next Test will be watched to see if he keeps this up. For now, fans are buzzing about how Starc made his 100th Test a day to remember.
