Kingston (Jamaica), July 15(HS): West Indies captain Roston Chase expressed deep disappointment following the team's humiliating 27-run collapse against Australia in the third Test at Sabina Park, resulting in a 0-3 series defeat. Chasing a target of 204, the West Indies were bowled out in just 14.3 overs, marking the second-lowest score in Test history, eclipsed only by New Zealand's 26 runs in 1955. The West Indies' batting performance was abysmal, with the top six batsmen contributing only 6 runs—the lowest in Test history—and seven players dismissed without scoring.

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc made history by taking the fastest five wickets in Test cricket, claiming the first five wickets in just 15 balls, ultimately finishing with 6 wickets. After the match, Chase lamented the team's recurring mistakes and expressed that getting bowled out for under 30 was shameful. He rejected any excuses regarding the pitch, asserting that the target was achievable, highlighting a lack of resilience in critical situations.

Across the series, the West Indies struggled with batting, with scores of 190, 141, 253, 143, 143, and 27, while only Brandon King managed a half-century with an average of 21.50. In contrast, several Australian batsmen performed better, with Travis Head leading the scoring.

Chase acknowledged the bowlers' efforts but pointed out the batting failures, stating it was unprecedented to have no centuries in a series. Looking ahead to the next series against India in October, Chase emphasized the need for thorough evaluation of batting depth and focused preparation against spin-friendly pitches. He proposed organizing batting camps to aim for scores of over 300 runs.

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