Scott Boland scripts history, becomes 10th Australian to take a hat-trick
Scott Boland
etched his name in history books by claiming a sensational hat-trick in the fourth innings of the third and final Test against the
West Indies
at Sabina Park in Jamaica. In doing so, Boland also became the first bowler to achieve a Test hat-trick in a Day-Night match, further highlighting the significance of his feat.
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The 36-year-old pacer became the 10th Australian to register a hat-trick in Test cricket, joining a legendary group that includes Frederick Spofforth, Hugh Trumble, Jimmy Matthews, Lindsay Kline, Merv Hughes, Damien Fleming, Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and Peter Siddle. Spofforth, notably, was the first bowler in Test history to take a hat-trick way back in 1878-79 against England.
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Boland's hat-trick came during a dramatic collapse of the West Indies batting lineup, which was bowled out for just 27 - the second-lowest total in Test history. His victims were
Justin Greaves
,
Shamar Joseph
, and
Jomel Warrican
.
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He began the hat-trick by trapping Greaves LBW with a delivery that came back sharply. Next, he used his trademark seam movement to dismiss Joseph, before sealing the milestone with a peach that knocked over Warrican's stumps. Boland ended with figures of 3 for 2, playing a crucial role in securing
Australia
's 176-run victory and a 3-0 series sweep.
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In addition to Boland's hat-trick heroics,
Mitchell Starc
delivered a devastating spell, claiming 6 wickets for just 9 runs in 7.3 overs. His fiery performance played a pivotal role in dismantling the West Indies for a mere 27 runs in just 14.3 overs as they chased a target of 204.
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