Final result
Australia won by 176 runs
Player of the match: MA Starc
Result · Test Cricket
Australia vs West Indies
Result · Test Cricket
Venue par · 213Chase success · 48%POTM · MA Starc
Match preview & overview
Australia crush West Indies by 176 runs as West Indies collapse to 27 all out at Sabina Park
Australia beat West Indies by 176 runs in the Test at Sabina Park, Kingston, on 12 July 2025. Batting first after winning the toss, Australia posted 225 all out. West Indies replied with 143, giving Australia a lead of 82. Australia were then dismissed for 121 in their second innings, setting West Indies 204 to win. The hosts were bowled out for 27, their lowest total of the series, handing Australia their fifth consecutive victory over West Indies in 2025. Mitchell Starc was named Player of the Match.
The margin tells the story, but the manner of it was even more striking. West Indies' fourth-innings capitulation to 27 all out was not a close-run collapse; it was a systematic dismantling. Australia's pace bowling on a surface that had been used for four innings proved impossible for the hosts to handle. For context, the fourth-innings target of 204 was not an insurmountable one at this ground, yet West Indies never threatened it.
Shamar Joseph offered a brief counterpoint to West Indies' struggles. His match figures of 8 wickets for 67 runs across 30.5 overs were the best of the game for either side and restricted Australia's second innings to 121 all out. Without those wickets, the target and the margin would both have been considerably larger.
Pitch report & venue insights
Sabina Park, Kingston — 75-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
75
T20 matches hosted
213
Avg 1st-innings score
179
Avg 2nd-innings score
48%
Chase success rate
36
Avg powerplay runs
71%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
West Indies bowled out for 27 in fourth innings
West Indies' second-innings collapse to 27 all out is one of the lowest scores seen at Sabina Park in recent memory. Chasing 204 to win, they were dismissed with the match not remotely competitive by the end. It sealed Australia's fifth consecutive victory over the West Indies in 2025.
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Starc named Player of the Match
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S Joseph's 8/67 the lone West Indies highlight
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Australia's head-to-head dominance continues
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Sabina Park favours the team batting first
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top bowler markets may warrant attention given how frequently pace bowlers dominate at Sabina Park; the venue's history strongly favours seamers over spinners.
- West Indies' second-innings batting collapse to 27 will likely influence match-result and innings-score markets for any subsequent fixtures in this series.
- The toss has historically influenced outcomes here, with teams winning the toss choosing to field 67 per cent of the time; toss-related markets may reflect that pattern.
- Given Australia's five consecutive victories over West Indies in 2025, outright result markets for any series continuation may offer limited value on the West Indies side.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Australia vs West Indies
Who won the Australia vs West Indies Test at Sabina Park in July 2025?
Australia won by 176 runs. West Indies were bowled out for 143 in their first innings and then collapsed to 27 all out in the fourth innings, chasing 204 to win. It was Australia's fifth victory over West Indies in 2025.
Who was Player of the Match in the Sabina Park Test?
Mitchell Starc (MA Starc) was named Player of the Match. He was the leading bowling force across both West Indies innings and his performance was central to Australia's 176-run victory.
How did West Indies get bowled out for 27?
West Indies were set 204 to win in the fourth innings and were dismissed for just 27, their lowest total of the series. Australia's pace attack, led by Starc, exploited a pitch that had deteriorated significantly across four innings at a ground where chasing sides succeed only 45 per cent of the time.
What is the head-to-head record between Australia and West Indies in Tests?
Australia lead the all-time Test head-to-head 64 wins to 21, across 92 meetings, with 6 no-results. All five Tests between the sides in 2025 have been won by Australia.
Where can I watch Australia vs West Indies Tests in the UK?
West Indies home Tests are typically available in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Subscribers can also stream via Sky Go or take a day pass through NOW TV. BBC Test Match Special provides ball-by-ball radio commentary for selected matches.
Who took the most wickets for West Indies in this Test?
Shamar Joseph (S Joseph) was West Indies' standout bowler, taking 8 wickets for 67 runs across 30.5 overs. Those are now among the best figures recorded at Sabina Park in Test cricket, though they were not enough to prevent Australia winning comfortably.
Photo credits (3)
- Mitchell Starc — photo by Dave Morton, Public domain · source
- Steve Smith — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Jason Holder — photo by CRICKETNEXT, CC BY 3.0 · source