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'Greatest in history': Starc stuns with feat never seen before in 148 years
Mitchell Starc has taken the fastest five-wicket haul in 148 years of Test cricket history, decimating the West Indies in a stunning spell in Jamaica. Australia were bowled out for 121 early on day three of the day-night Test, setting the Windies 204 for victory. But Starc put any thought of a West Indies victory to bed in the very first over. The superstar paceman dismissed John Campbell on the first delivery of the innings, and also sent Kevlon Anderson and Brandon King packing in a triple-wicket maiden first over. The hosts were 3-0 after the first six deliveries, and it only got worse. They were reduced to 5-7 when Starc got Shai Hope (2) and Mikyle Louis (4) in his third over, completing a five-wicket haul in just 2.3 overs (15 balls). It marked the fewest deliveries to complete a five-wicket haul in Test cricket history, breaking the previous record of 19 balls. Ernie Toshack achieved the feat in 19 balls in 1947, as did Stuart Broad in 2015 and Scott Boland in 2021 on debut at the MCG. Starc's fourth wicket of the innings took him to 400 for his career, and it came in his 100th match. Aussie great Brad Haddin described it as "ridiculous" bowling in commentary for ESPN, while Greg Blewett said it was the best he'd ever seen Starc bowl. Social media was also abuzz, with cricket writer Bharat Sundaresan commenting at the ground: "We've seen the Mitch Starc takes a wicket in his first over movie dozens of times over 100 Tests now but that was probably the most dramatic and incredible version of it. Three wickets and each one of them a Starc classic." When Josh Hazlewood got Roston Chase for a duck, the Windies were 6-11 in disastrous scenes. Starc has joined Shane Warne (708), Glenn McGrath (563) and Nathan Lyon (562) as the only Australians in Test cricket history with 400-plus wickets. Starc became the 18th player from all countries to achieve the staggering feat, and just the third left-armer. With 100 Tests and 400 wickets in the bag, Mitchell Starc went on to set a new record ⚡#WIvAUS — ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) July 14, 2025 Mitchell Starc has just produced the greatest opening spell in Test history.🐐 — Rafi (@rafi4999) July 14, 2025 Mitchell Starc is living proof that a bowler's legacy isn't defined by stats. Even those with better averages couldn't pull off what he does — ` (@chixxsays) July 14, 2025 Earlier, Australia had slumped to their lowest total against the West Indies since Courtney Walsh and Curtly Ambrose were wreaking havoc in 1995. But even after being skittled for 121, you had the sense the 204-run target would be out of reach for the Windies. It was Alzarri and Shamar Joseph who did the damage with the ball for the hosts, with the former claiming 5-27 after dominating under lights on day two. It then took just eight overs for the West Indies' quicks to take the final four wickets on Monday afternoon (Tuesday Aussie time), with Shamar Joseph finishing with 4-34. RELATED: Pat Cummins makes call on Sam Konstas after struggles continue Marnus Labuschagne spotted in strange moment amid Aussie win Alex Carey was unable to keep wicket for Australia in the fourth innings after he was diagnosed with a concussion after being struck in the head by Alzarri Joseph on day two. Carey passed an on-field tests after the initial blow, but was dismissed two balls later when he charged the West Indies quick and edged him to slip. Josh Inglis came in as Carey's substitute, and took two early catches on day three. Carey was spotted at the ground in Jamaica on Monday, and appeared to be in good spirits. with AAP
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23-05-2025
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What a night as Luke Littler heads to Premier League Play-Offs in top form
RECORD-BREAKING Luke 'The Luke' Littler will go into the Premier League Play-Offs at the O2 Arena in London next week in top gear. This is after storming to a record-extending sixth nightly victory of the 2025 BetMGM Premier League season in Sheffield last night. Warrington's 18-year-old world champion overcame Stephen Bunting, Nathan Aspinall and Luke Humphries to finish top of the table with a new Premier League record 45 points. Luke Littler shakes hands with Luke Humphries after the final at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield (Image: Nigel French/PA Wire) 'I'm very happy to finish top of the table and break more records once again,' reflected Littler, who landed seven ton-plus checkouts across the evening. 'The finishing wasn't too bad tonight, so hopefully I can continue that at The O2 next week.' Littler kicked off the evening's action with a mesmerising display against Bunting, averaging 114.37, pinning all six of his attempts at double and achieved checkouts of 101, 107 and 127 to complete a thumping 6-1 victory. LITTLER OFF TO A FLYER! Luke Littler lands back-to-back ton-plus finishes to race into a commanding early lead against Stephen Bunting! 📺 #PLDarts25 | QF1 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) May 22, 2025 THE NUKE WINS IT IN STYLE! ☢️ Luke Littler wraps up a 6-1 win over Stephen Bunting with a 127 checkout! That win sees Littler break the record for points in a PL season! 📺 #PLDarts25 | QF1 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) May 22, 2025 He then maintained his remarkable winning streak against Aspinall in the last four, before running out a 6-3 winner against world number one Humphries to triumph in South Yorkshire. The stare down from Aspinall 👀 It's fair to say Nathan Aspinall was left bemused by Luke Littler's latest ton-plus checkout! 🤣 📺 #PLDarts | SF1 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) May 22, 2025 In the final, Littler converted sensational 155 and 170 checkouts in successive legs to lead 5-2, before thwarting any prospect of a Humphries fightback to pocket the £10,000 nightly bonus and add Sheffield to Birmingham, Newcastle, Cardiff, Brighton and Glasgow on his list of winning Premier League venues in 2025. "That one was in!" 🤣 A bizarre moment as Luke Humphries busts 120, before taking it out again in the following visit! 📺 #PLDarts | Final — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) May 22, 2025 "LUKE LITTLER, YOU ARE A STAR!" 🌟 Luke Littler lands a 155 - his SEVENTH ton-plus checkout of the night! 📺 #PLDarts | Final — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) May 22, 2025 LITTLER REELS IN THE BIG FISH! 🎣 Luke Littler takes the roof off the Utilita Arena with a 170 checkout! 📺 #PLDarts | Final — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) May 22, 2025 SIX OF THE BEST FOR LITTLER! ☢️ Luke Littler caps off a record-breaking campaign with his sixth nightly win of the season! The World Champ defeats Luke Humphries 6-3 to claim the Night 16 spoils in Sheffield! 📺 #PLDarts | Final — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) May 22, 2025 Gerwyn Price gave up leads of 4-0 and 5-1 to lose his quarter-final contest 6-5 against Chris Dobey, leaving him fourth in the table which means the Welshman will square up to Littler in the first semi-final at the O2. Earlier in the night, Aspinall confirmed his place at The O2 with a 6-2 win in his decisive quarter-final showdown against seven-time champion Michael van Gerwen. Aspinall finished third on the ladder and will face Humphries in next week's second semi-final. More: I went to watch Luke Littler at the darts and this is what it was like Results: Quarter-finals Luke Littler 6-1 Stephen Bunting Nathan Aspinall 6-2 Michael van Gerwen Luke Humphries 6-4 Rob Cross Chris Dobey 6-5 Gerwyn Price Semi-finals Luke Littler 6-4 Nathan Aspinall Luke Humphries 6-2 Chris Dobey Final Luke Littler 6-3 Luke Humphries
