On Day 1 of the third Test between West Indies and Australia at Kingston, Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc made a spectacular impact by breaking the stump with a stunning delivery.
He bowled a sharp inswinger to Kelvon Anderson, who misjudged the line completely and played a poor shot. The ball crashed into the stumps with such force that one of them snapped in two.
This dramatic dismissal came in the fifth over, with Anderson managing just three runs before walking back.Anderson appeared stunned at his dismissal. For a brief moment, he stood at the crease in disbelief before slowly making his way back to the pavilion.
The moment quickly went viral, with commentators and fans praising Starc for his pace and precision. It was a perfect example of fast bowling mastery and set the tone for Australia’s dominance.
In contrast to the high-scoring matches seen in India’s tour of England, this series has been marked by low totals and a scarcity of big innings. Despite the challenging conditions, the third Test began with a positive note for Australia.
The young Sam Konstas showed composure early on, scoring 17 off 53 balls, while senior opener Usman Khawaja contributed a gritty 23 off 92 deliveries.The middle order then built on the steady start. Cameron Green played a patient innings, scoring 46 runs off 108 balls, while Steve Smith added 48 at a slightly faster rate, giving Australia a solid platform.
Their partnership helped Australia maintain control during the middle overs and resist the West Indian bowling attack effectively. By the time Australia reached 129 runs, they had lost only two wickets and looked in a comfortable position.
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The team’s disciplined approach and strong batting lineup gave them the early advantage in the match, while Mitchell Starc’s fiery spell, highlighted by that stump-breaking dismissal, added spark to an already promising start.