WI vs AUS: Australia Clean Sweep Series Against West Indies With 3-0 Finish. Australia hammered West Indies 3-0 in the Test series, capping off the final match in Kingston with a mighty 176-run victory. The third test finished in surreal circumstances, as the West Indies were bowled out for just 27 runs—the second lowest ever in Test history, resulting in a total series whitewash and the Frank Worrell Trophy.
Mitchell Starc was the most notable performer, taking 6 for 9 in just 4.3 overs, which included the fastest five-wicket haul in Test history (in just 15 balls). Starc also attained a personal milestone as just the fifth Australian bowler to reach 400 Test wickets in his 100th Test. Scott Boland took a sensational hat-trick and became only the 10th Australian to do so at the Test level.
Australia’s bowling unit proved merciless against the West Indian batters in every condition, whilst the batters were inconsistent. The visitors were able to defend below-par totals primarily due to their main weapon, their exceptional pace attack. Specifically, in the third test, Australia recorded a first-innings score of 218, followed by 162 in the second; however, it was too much for the deficient and outmatched West Indian side.
The results of the series:
1st Test: Australia won by 159 runs.
2nd Test: Australia won by 133 runs.
3rd Test: Australia won by 176 runs.
Following the humiliating defeats, Cricket West Indies has asked legends like Clive Lloyd, Brian Lara, and Viv Richards to help reshape the ailing team. President Kishore Shallow has committed to a serious investigation and process of rebuilding.
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As Australia revel in a comprehensive tour, how their batting will fare later this year in the Ashes remains uncertain. As for the West Indies, it must now start a serious reflection process for imminent change.
