ICYMI: West Indies bowled out for 27 in 3rd test against Australia, register second-lowest total in test cricket

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Published at :July 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM

Modified at :July 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM

West Indies vs Australia, Kingston, 2025

(Courtesy : CWI)

West Indies got all out for just 27 runs in second innings of the third test against Australia.

The West Indies Cricket Team have achieved an unwanted feat in the history of test cricket. They registered the second-lowest total in the history of the longest format of the game as they got all out for just 27 runs.

The West Indies Cricket Team achieved the feat in third test of the three-match series against the Australian Cricket Team. The match between the two teams took place at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.

In the fourth innings of the test match, West Indies had a torrid outing with the bat. Chasing the target of 204 runs, it was expected that the hosts would come up with a fighting effort. However, that wasn’t the case as Australian bowlers were at their lethal best.

Mitchell Starc, who was playing his 100th test, made the occasion special as he picked three wickets in the first over. After that, he completed his five-wicket haul in just 15 balls. He ended up picking six wickets for just nine runs, while Scott Boland also stole the limelight with his hat-trick.

West Indies were bundled out for just 27 runs inside 15 overs. This is the second-lowest total in test cricket, following New Zealand’s 26 runs against England in Auckland in 1955.

Lowest totals in test cricket

Team	Score	Overs	RR	Inns	Opposition	Ground	Result	Match Date
New Zealand	26	27.0	0.96	3	England	Auckland	lost	25 Mar 1955
West Indies	27	14.3	1.86	4	Australia	Kingston	lost	12 Jul 2025
South Africa	30	18.4×5	1.91	4	England	Gqeberha	lost	13 Feb 1896
South Africa	30	12.3	2.40	2	England	Birmingham	lost	14 Jun 1924
South Africa	35	22.4×5	1.84	4	England	Cape Town	lost	1 Apr 1899
South Africa	36	23.2	1.54	1	Australia	Melbourne	lost	12 Feb 1932
Australia	36	23.0	1.56	2	England	Birmingham	draw	29 May 1902
India	36	21.2	1.68	3	Australia	Adelaide	lost	17 Dec 2020
Ireland	38	15.4	2.42	4	England	Lord’s	lost	24 Jul 2019
New Zealand	42	39.0	1.07	1	Australia	Wellington	lost	29 Mar 1946

What is the lowest team total in test cricket?

The lowest team total in test cricket is 26 runs by New Zealand against England in 1955 in Auckland.

What is the lowest team total in ICC World Test Championship?

The lowest team total in ICC World Test Championship is 27 by the West Indies, which came against Australia in Kingston in 2025.

What is the West Indies’ lowest total in test cricket?

The West Indies’ lowest total in test cricket is 27, which they made against Australia in second innings of the Kingston test in 2025.

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Ankitjit Singh

Ankitjit Singh is a dedicated sports journalist whose childhood dream was to play cricket—now, he serves the game through his work. With over three years of experience in reporting, writing, and editing, he brings deep insight to his coverage. A journalism graduate from Delhi University, Ankitjit’s passion for cricket took root during his college days and continues to drive his career.