Australia’s top pacer Mitchell Starc scripted history in the third Test against West Indies as he bagged 5 wickets in just 15 balls. Starc was playing his 100th Test for Australia and he wrecked havoc with his other teammate Scott Boland. Their efforts bowled out West Indies for 27 runs but still this didn’t break the record of lowest score in Test cricket.
The record of lowest score in Test cricket belongs to New Zealand who were bowled out for just 26 runs against England in the second Test of England tour to New Zealand in 1955.
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Top 5 Lowest Totals In Test Cricket
| Team | Score | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 26 | 27.0 | England | Auckland | Lost | 25 Mar 1955 |
| West Indies | 27 | 14.3 | Australia | Kingston | Lost | 12 Jul 2025 |
| South Africa | 30 | 18.4 | England | Gqeberha | Lost | 13 Feb 1896 |
| South Africa | 30 | 12.3 | England | Birmingham | Lost | 14 Jun 1924 |
| South Africa | 35 | 22.4 | England | Cape Town | Lost | 1 Apr 1899 |
West Indies is now at the second position of lowest totals in Test cricket as they were all out at the mere score of 27.
Mitchell Starc’s brilliant bowling ripped apart West Indies batting lineup and now the veteran pacer has joined elite list which includes Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and Nathan Lyon for taking 400 or more Test wickets. After the first over itself Mitchell Starc picked 3/0 and West Indies lost all the hope of chasing a target of 204 set by Australia and Starc’s fifth wicket left the hosts at 7/5.
