From the breezy beaches of Barbados to Grenada’s spice-laden hills, the Frank Worrell Trophy has carried its weight across iconic Caribbean landscapes. Now it lands in Kingston, Jamaica, where cricket isn’t just played, it’s lived. And for the first ever time, the famous Sabina Park prepares for its Pink Ball Test debut. With an unassailable 2-0 lead already in hand, Australia arrives with one clear goal of signing off with a sweep and leaving their final imprint on Jamaican turf before the white-ball takes over. Australia’s supremacy in the Frank Worrell Trophy remains unmatched, with 21 wins from 32 series. The West Indies, meanwhile, have claimed the title 8 times, while 3 series have ended in closely fought draws. Their last outright series win dates back to 1992, and in the three decades since, only two drawn campaigns, in 1998 and most recently in 2023/24, have briefly broken Australia’s uninterrupted hold over the trophy. Pace has been the standout theme of this series, with bowlers dominating from start to finish. No century has been scored yet, which highlights how tough the conditions have been for batters. Brandon King’s 75 remains the top individual effort so far, underlining how rare substantial scores have been in this contest. Shamar Joseph has been the standout performer for the West Indies in this series, making a strong case as the spearhead of their attack. With two four-wicket hauls and a five-for already under his belt, he’s led from the front with energy and precision. Backed impressively by Jayden Seales and Alzarri Joseph, the trio has formed a formidable pace unit that echoes the Windies’ golden era of fast bowling. Their combined effort has injected real firepower into the home side’s campaign, even as results have leaned the other way. Despite the firepower in their bowling, West Indies’ batting has struggled to match up. Just two players have crossed the 100-run mark, with Brandon King leading the charts. Surprisingly, Shamar Joseph, more known for his wickets than runs, sits second with 105, thanks to a handful of gritty lower-order knocks. Beyond that, it’s just been a string of collapses and missed opportunities. Australia may have secured the series, but their batting hasn’t quite lived up to the mark. Back-to-back stumbles have kept them from asserting complete control, with no substantial opening stand to set the tone. A highest opening partnership of just 47 tells the story. Usman Khawaja has struggled to anchor the top, while Sam Konstas, still finding his feet at this level, hasn’t yet adjusted to the demands of Caribbean pitches. It’s been a series won through resilience rather than flair. However, Australia’s middle order has held firm amidst the top-order jitters. Travis Head has led the charge as the series’ top scorer, with Alex Carey and Beau Webster offering solid support, with each notching up a pair of fifties to keep Australia on track. The return of Steven Smith has further bolstered the setup, and he’s already made his mark with a composed, battling half-century that reflects his seasoned touch. Bowling-wise, Josh Hazlewood has been the standout, with decent support from the other pacemen and also Nathan Lyon, who has thrived on these surfaces. Sabina Park’s average first innings score of 315 sets up a fair contest for both bat and ball, quite a shift from the bowler-dominated surfaces seen earlier in the series. In terms of day-night Test experience, West Indies have featured in five, with their lone win coming against Australia last year in Brisbane. On the other hand, Australia boast an outstanding track record with the pink ball, winning 12 of their 13 outings. At Sabina Park in particular, the Aussies have won their last three but the hosts have lost three of their previous four matches. So with such a rich cricketing history, and peak entertainment value, this third and final Test promises to be an absolute blockbuster.