Steve Harmison took seven wickets for 12 runs as England bowled West Indies out for 47 on March 14, 2004.
A harmful spell noticed Harmison virtually single-handedly knock over West Indies at Sabina Park on their technique to a 10-wicket victory within the first Take a look at.
It took simply 11.3 overs for the then 25-year-old to select up his seven wickets, conceding solely 12 runs within the course of and establishing an emphatic victory for England, who had been on their technique to a primary Take a look at collection win within the Caribbean since 1968.
Earlier than the collection, 6ft 4in right-armer Harmison had proven plenty of potential along with his mixture of tempo and swing however struggled for consistency, whereas a again damage in the course of the winter had additionally affected him.
The primary innings of the match supplied no signal of what was to return because the West Indies racked up 311, however every part modified on the fourth day.
England captain Michael Vaughan lined up eight fielders within the slips and Harmison did the remaining as a younger West Indies facet wilted underneath a fearsome assault.
“To be sincere, I’m completely speechless,” stated Harmison afterwards.
“When you bowl the ball persistently in a great space, you typically get a little bit of luck. It’s simply a type of days and I’m happy for myself, however I’m not going to get too carried away by it.”
Harmison’s type continued into the remainder of the collection, with the Durham man reaching figures of six for 61 within the second Take a look at.
It was the start of the most effective spell of Harmison’s profession. A yr later he performed a key function in England’s well-known Ashes conquer Australia, however accidents restricted his impression thereafter and his worldwide profession resulted in 2009.