Scott Boland is living the dream in Jamaica, adding yet another brilliant performance to his already impressive Test career. The Aussie quick picked up 3/34 in the third Test against the West Indies at Sabina Park on Monday, and his bowling stats just keep getting better.
Scott Boland’s Brilliance Continues in Jamaica
According to the ICC, Boland now has a Test bowling average of just 17.33 – the best by any bowler in over 110 years (with at least 2000 balls bowled). That puts him in some seriously elite company. Since 1900, only England’s Syd Barnes has managed a better average. The few others who rank above Boland all played way back in the 1800s, during the early days of Test cricket.
It’s safe to say Boland is setting a new benchmark for modern fast bowlers.
After being bowled out for just 225 in their first innings, Australia bounced back in style, thanks to their powerful pace attack. The bowlers tore through the West Indies lineup, dismissing the hosts for just 143 and handing Australia a solid 82-run lead.
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Scott Boland played a key role once again. He broke the momentum built by West Indies’ top-scorer John Campbell (36), who left a delivery that jagged back and struck his pads. Boland’s accuracy and angle also brought down Shai Hope, who was looking settled on 23.
Scott Boland later came back to wrap up the innings, knocking over Shamar Joseph’s stumps to finish off the tail.
Australia Seals Series Victory and Tops WTC Standings
Despite that strong showing, the West Indies fought back late on day two, reducing Australia to six wickets down with the lead under 200 by stumps. At close of play, Australia was 181 runs ahead with four wickets still in hand. Cameron Green looked steady on 42\*, alongside skipper Pat Cummins, who remained unbeaten on 5.
With this performance, Australia has already secured the series 2-0 in the three-match ICC World Test Championship series – and they now sit comfortably at the top of the WTC standings for the new cycle.
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