Scott Boland delivered a sensational performance during the third Test against the West Indies in Kingston, taking a rare and memorable Test hat-trick. It marked the first time in 15 years that an Australian bowler had achieved a Test hat-trick, with Boland becoming just the tenth Australian to do so in the history of the format. His effort helped cap off an extraordinary day for Australian cricket, as they bowled out the West Indies for a mere 27 runs and secured a comprehensive 176-run victory to complete a 3–0 series whitewash.
Coming into the attack after Mitchell Starc had already ripped through the top order with a record-breaking five-wicket burst, Boland needed little time to make an impact. With clinical accuracy and unrelenting line and length, he delivered three successive deliveries that stunned the opposition. First, he trapped Justin Greaves leg-before-wicket. The very next delivery saw Shamar Joseph also fall LBW, confirmed on review. Then, with the third delivery, Boland clean bowled Jomel Warrican to complete the hat-trick and spark celebrations from the Australian camp.
The rarity of Boland’s feat only adds to its brilliance. The last time an Australian claimed a Test hat-trick was back in 2010 when Peter Siddle achieved the feat on his birthday during the Ashes. Since then, several Australian bowlers had come close, but none had succeeded until Boland’s blistering spell in Kingston.
This hat-trick was part of a broader bowling collapse inflicted by Australia, as the West Indies were bundled out for just 27 runs—their second-lowest total in Test history. Starc’s spell of 6 for 9 had already sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, and Boland’s finishing act only added a historic layer to an already dramatic day. Together, they led one of the most dominant bowling performances in the modern era of Test cricket.
At 36, Boland continues to defy age and expectations. Since making a stunning debut in 2021 at the MCG, where he dismantled England with 6 for 7, he has maintained exceptional consistency. Remarkably, Boland’s career average remains among the best in over a century of Test cricket. Despite often being in and out of the playing XI due to Australia’s bowling depth, he has seized nearly every opportunity with precision and effectiveness.
What made this hat-trick even more special was the timing and context. With Australia firmly in control and the series in their grasp, Boland’s hat-trick wasn’t just about individual brilliance—it was about finishing the job in style. His ability to maintain relentless pressure and deliver in critical moments has become a defining trait.
Captain Pat Cummins and teammates praised Boland for his resilience, skill, and team-first attitude. While the limelight often shines on more flamboyant figures, Boland’s performance served as a reminder that quiet excellence can still create iconic moments.
Scott Boland’s hat-trick will be remembered not just for its statistical rarity, but as a defining moment in a match—and series—that underlined Australia’s continued dominance in red-ball cricket.