How records tumbled during Australia's extraordinary Test humbling of West Indies in Jamaica amid Mitchell Starc heroics - watch clips here
Published 15/07/2025 at 14:01 GMT+1
The West Indies made history for all the wrong reasons during their Test loss against Australia in Jamaica. Not only did Mitchell Starc record the fastest five-wicket haul in the history of Test cricket, but the innings will also go down as one of the lowest Test totals ever. The performance was summed up by Justin Greaves top-scoring for the hosts with just 11. Watch clips here.
‘He has the ball on a string’ – Starc stuns West Indies with three wickets in a single over
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West Indies made history for all the wrong reasons in their 176-run defeat against Australia on Monday.
Not only did they fall to a 3-0 series defeat after the reverse at Sabina Park in Jamaica, but in their second innings they were skittled for the astonishing total of just 27.
That was, in part, thanks to a phenomenal display with the ball from Aussie star Mitchell Starc.
The fast bowler demolished the West Indies batting line-up with the fastest five-wicket haul in the history of Test cricket.
However, that was not the only reason the match will be recorded in the history books.
West Indies' 27 all out will go down as one of the lowest innings totals ever in Test cricket.
With that in mind, let's see where it ranks, according to ESPN cricinfo.
The five lowest Test cricket innings totals ever
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‘Absolute champion’ Starc makes history as Australia destroy West Indies on ‘remarkable day’
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South Africa v England (1899) - fourth innings - 35 runs
A common theme between the other four innings totals in the top five is how far back you have to go to find them.
For example, South Africa recorded the fifth-lowest Test cricket innings totals ever all the way back in 1899, over 125 years ago.
They produced a total of just 35 in the fourth innings of the Test in Cape Town.
South Africa v England (1924) - second innings - 30 runs
South Africa recorded another disappointing score against England in Birmingham in 1924.
They could only muster 30 runs in the second innings of the clash.
South Africa v England (1896) - fourth innings - 30 runs
South Africa clearly struggled against England in the late 19th century.
They faced their rivals in Gqeberha in February 1896, but were bowled out for 30 in the fourth innings as they fell to defeat.
West Indies v Australia (2025) - fourth innings - 27 runs
Australia's triumph over the West Indies this week featured the second-lowest Test cricket innings total ever.
Justin Greaves top-scored for the hosts with just 11.
New Zealand v England (1955) - third innings - 26 runs
Monday's disaster is pipped to the top spot by just one run.
New Zealand stumbled to a wholly paltry 26 all out as they fell to defeat against England in Auckland in 1955.
Fastest five-wicket hauls in the history of Test cricket
Shane Watson vs South Africa (2011) - 21 balls
Shane Watson entered the top five in 2011 after producing a five-for in 21 balls.
He achieved the feat in Australia's clash with South Africa.
Scott Boland vs England (2021) - 19 balls
Scott Boland took fourth place in the rankings four years ago after grabbing a five-for in just 19 deliveries.
He put on a stunning display during Australia's 14-run win over England in 2021, finishing the innings with six wickets in total.
Stuart Broad vs Australia (2015) - 19 Balls
Stuart Broad also produced a 19-ball five-for in 2015 during England's clash with Australia.
The stunning performance inspired England to victory and helped Broad finish the innings with 8-15.
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Ernie Toshack vs India (1947) -19 Balls
Ernie Toshack's record stood alone for over 65 years prior to Broad's performance against Australia.
Mitchell Starc v West Indies (2025) - 15 Balls
The record was finally broken on Monday as Mitchell Starc produced five wickets from 15 balls.
Starc's five-for came 78 years after Toshack's record-setting showing against India.
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