Scott Boland Achieves Historic Hat-Trick in Pink-Ball Test Against West Indies
Scott Boland's Remarkable Achievement
Scott Boland, a 36-year-old fast bowler from Australia, has made history by claiming a hat-trick during the third Test match against the West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. This remarkable feat makes him the first bowler to achieve a hat-trick in a pink-ball Test.
With this accomplishment, Boland joins an elite group of Australian bowlers, becoming the tenth to secure a hat-trick in Test cricket. He follows in the footsteps of legends such as Frederick Spofforth, Hugh Trumble, and Shane Warne. Spofforth was the pioneer, achieving the first hat-trick back in the 1878-79 series against England, while Peter Siddle last accomplished this in 2010 at the Gabba against England.
In his impressive performance, Boland transformed the West Indies' score from 26 for 6 to 26 for 9. He initiated his hat-trick by trapping Greaves leg-before with a sharply turning delivery. He then showcased his exceptional seam movement by dismissing Alzarri Joseph, before sealing the hat-trick with a stunning delivery that knocked over Warrican's stumps. Boland concluded the match with outstanding figures of 3 for 2, significantly contributing to Australia's 176-run victory and a clean sweep of the series at 3-0.
West Indies' Historic Collapse
In the match itself, Australia opted to bat first, scoring 225 runs in their initial innings. The West Indies struggled in response, getting bowled out for a mere 143, with every Australian pacer claiming at least one wicket. The Caribbean bowlers fought back fiercely, restricting Australia to just 121 runs in their second innings.
Chasing a target of 204 for victory, the West Indies appeared to have a chance until Mitchell Starc delivered a phenomenal spell, decimating the batting order and leaving the hosts at just 27 runs. This score marks the second-lowest total in Test history, just above New Zealand's infamous 26 against England in 1955.
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Scott Boland rips through West Indies with a searing hat-trick as they collapse for 27 all out — their lowest Test score ever 😧#WIvAUS pic.twitter.com/uc8iPj3dS6