West Indies registered the second-lowest total in Test history during the third Test against Australia at the Sabina Park in Jamaica on Monday.
West Indies was bowled out for 27, second behind New Zealand’s 26 against England in 1955.
Justin Greaves was the highest scorer for the hosts with 11 off 24 balls as Mitchell Starc (six for nine) and Scott Boland’s hat-trick ripped apart the West Indian batting lineup in just 14.3 overs.
Australia defended the 204-run target successfully, winning the match by 176 runs.
Lowest totals in Test history
1) New Zealand - 26 vs England, 1955
2) West Indies - 27 vs Australia, 2025
3) South Africa - 30 vs England, 1896
4) South Africa - 30 vs England, 1924
5) South Africa - 35 vs England, 1899
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