Century of Tests, Spell for the Ages: Starc Celebrates Career Milestone in Style

Starc Shines in 100th Test with Fastest Five-Wicket Haul in History 6 for 9 caps dominant win as Australia sweep West Indies 3–0.

Mitchell Starc delivered a performance for the ages in his 100th Test, claiming the fastest five-wicket haul in Test history to help Australia crush the West Indies by 176 runs in Kingston and complete a 3-0 clean sweep. Starc, who took 6 for 9 in just 5.2 overs, ripped through the West Indies’ top order in a fiery spell that featured a triple-wicket over and included his 400th Test wicket — making the milestone match even more memorable.

“It’s been a special week — one I’ll cherish for a long time,” Starc said post-match. “Just to wear the Baggy Green in my 100th, win the Test, and sing the team song — that’s enough.” Australia bowled out West Indies for just 27 runs, their second-lowest Test total. Starc’s devastating opening burst made light of the conditions and removed any need for assistance from the night session or skipper Pat Cummins, who didn’t bowl at all in the innings.

Starc credited his form and rhythm:

“Everything felt in sync today — the breeze helped, and I was able to get some late swing.” He now has 20 wickets at 16.45 across his last four Tests, continuing a red-hot stretch that began during the World Test Championship final.

Captain Pat Cummins praised his teammate:

“Starcy just does what he does — tears open games in minutes. To do that in your 100th Test is special.” Once a sceptic of day-night Tests, Starc now holds the most wickets in the format — 81 at an average of 17.08 — and has further solidified his legacy as one of Australia’s greatest modern fast bowlers.

“It’s good for my record,” he joked, smiling — a fitting end to a historic outing.