The rivalry between the West Indies cricket team and the Australian men’s cricket team is one of the most fascinating in international cricket. It stretches across generations, from the early Test encounters of the 1930s to the modern era of T20 cricket, and has produced some of the greatest batting performances, fast-bowling spells and closely fought matches in the sport.
Australia has generally held the advantage in the overall head-to-head record, particularly in modern Test and ODI cricket. However, West Indies have produced some extraordinary victories against Australia, including their famous eight-run Test win at the Gabba in January 2024. That victory was powered by Shamar Joseph’s remarkable seven-wicket second-innings spell and ended a 27-year wait for a West Indies Test victory in Australia.
This West Indies Cricket Team vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team stats guide covers their complete international rivalry across Tests, ODIs and T20Is. It includes head-to-head records, World Cup meetings, highest and lowest scores, biggest victories, leading run-scorers, leading wicket-takers, important partnerships and some of the most memorable matches between the two sides.
Statistical cutoff: September 15, 2026.
Quick Facts: West Indies vs Australia
| Category | West Indies | Australia |
| Teams | West Indies | Australia |
| International formats | Tests, ODIs, T20Is | Tests, ODIs, T20Is |
| Test matches played | 123 | 123 |
| Test wins | 33 | 64 |
| ODI matches played | 146* | 146* |
| ODI wins | 61 | 79 |
| T20I matches played | 27 | 27 |
| T20I wins | 11 | 16 |
| Overall international meetings | 296* | 296* |
| Major rivalry trophy | Frank Worrell Trophy | Frank Worrell Trophy |
*The ODI head-to-head total was 146 in the available record through their February 2024 bilateral series; the five-match T20I series in July 2025 subsequently took the T20I total to 27. The Test total reached 123 after the three-Test 2025 series.
The overall numbers show Australia’s statistical advantage, but they do not fully explain the history of the rivalry. During the great West Indies era, the Caribbean side was one of the most intimidating teams in world cricket. Australia, meanwhile, has enjoyed long periods of dominance of its own.
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West Indies vs Australia Head-to-Head Record
West Indies and Australia have played each other in all three major men’s international formats.
As of September 15, 2026, the available format-by-format records show 123 Tests, 146 ODIs and 27 T20Is between the two sides. Australia leads in each format.
Overall Head-to-Head Record
| Format | Matches | West Indies Wins | Australia Wins | Draw/Tie/NR |
| Tests | 123 | 33 | 64 | 25 draws, 1 tie |
| ODIs | 146 | 61 | 79 | 3 ties, 3 NR |
| T20Is | 27 | 11 | 16 | — |
| Overall | 296 | 105 | 159 | 29 |
The Test record is especially interesting because it contains one of cricket’s most famous tied Tests. Australia and West Indies finished level at the Gabba in 1960, a match that helped establish the importance of the rivalry and contributed to the creation of the Frank Worrell Trophy.
The Test head-to-head currently stands at 123 matches, with Australia winning 64, West Indies winning 33, 25 ending in draws and one ending in a tie.
In ODIs, Australia has won 79 of the 146 meetings recorded through the 2024 series, while West Indies have won 61. Three matches were tied and three produced no result.
The T20I rivalry is comparatively young. After the five-match series in July 2025, Australia had won 16 of the 27 men’s T20Is between the sides, with West Indies winning 11. Australia swept that 2025 series 5-0.
West Indies vs Australia Test Stats
Test cricket is where this rivalry has its deepest historical roots.
The two teams first met in Test cricket in 1930. Since then, they have played more than 120 Tests against each other, producing legendary contests involving players such as Don Bradman, Frank Worrell, Gary Sobers, Viv Richards, Brian Lara, Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting and many other greats.
The current Test record is strongly in Australia’s favour.
West Indies vs Australia Test Head-to-Head
| Test Record | West Indies | Australia |
| Tests played | 123 | 123 |
| Wins | 33 | 64 |
| Losses | 64 | 33 |
| Draws | 25 | 25 |
| Ties | 1 | 1 |
Australia’s 64 Test victories give them a substantial advantage, but the raw win count does not capture the changing balance of power over the decades.
The West Indies were particularly formidable from the 1970s through the early 1990s. Their pace attack, powerful batting and intimidating fast-bowling depth made them one of the most dominant Test sides in cricket history.
Australia gradually regained control of the rivalry, and the balance shifted substantially from the 1990s onwards.
West Indies vs Australia Test Series Record
The Frank Worrell Trophy became the name associated with the Test rivalry between the teams after the 1960-61 series.
The series has traditionally been played in Australia or the Caribbean, meaning conditions have often played an important role. Fast pitches in Australia have tested West Indies batters, while Caribbean conditions have historically provided opportunities for West Indies fast bowlers and stroke-makers.
Australia has won the majority of their Test series, but West Indies have produced some memorable series victories of their own.
Recent Test Series
| Year | Venue | Result |
| 2025 | West Indies | Australia won 3-0 |
| 2024 | Australia | Series drawn 1-1 |
| 2022 | Australia | Australia won 2-0 |
| 2015 | Australia | Australia won 2-0 |
| 2016 | Australia | Series drawn 1-1 |
The 2024 series is particularly memorable because West Indies won the second Test at Brisbane by eight runs. Shamar Joseph took seven wickets in Australia’s second innings to complete one of the most remarkable Test victories in recent West Indies history.
The Famous Gabba Test of 2024
One match deserves special attention whenever West Indies vs Australia Test stats are discussed: the second Test at the Gabba in January 2024.
West Indies scored 311 in their first innings and 193 in their second. Australia made 289/9 declared and 207 all out.
The West Indies therefore won by just eight runs.
Gabba Test Scorecard
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| West Indies | 311 | 193 |
| Australia | 289/9d | 207 |
Shamar Joseph was the hero. He took 7/68 in Australia’s second innings and finished with figures that became one of the defining bowling performances of the modern West Indies side.
The victory was even more significant because West Indies had not won a Test in Australia since 1997. It demonstrated that, despite Australia’s overall statistical superiority, the West Indies could still produce extraordinary performances against one of the strongest Test teams in the world.
West Indies vs Australia Test Records
The Test rivalry has produced remarkable individual and team statistics.
According to the Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians’ Australia-West Indies records, West Indies’ highest team total against Australia is 616, scored in Adelaide in 1968-69. Their highest individual score is Brian Lara’s 277 at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 1992-93.
Australia’s highest total against West Indies is 758/8 declared, made in Kingston in 1955.
Major Test Records
| Record | Player/Team | Performance |
| Australia highest total | Australia | 758/8d |
| West Indies highest total | West Indies | 616 |
| West Indies highest individual score | Brian Lara | 277 |
| Australia highest individual score | Adam Voges | 269* |
| West Indies best bowling in an innings | Curtly Ambrose | 7/25 |
| West Indies best bowling in a match | Malcolm Marshall | 11/107 |
The batting history is particularly rich. Brian Lara leads the long-term run-scoring records between the teams, while several Australian greats have also accumulated huge numbers.
A historical record compilation lists Lara with 2,815 Test runs against Australia, ahead of Viv Richards, Desmond Haynes and Clive Lloyd among West Indies batters. Steve Waugh was Australia’s leading scorer in that compilation with 2,192 runs.
West Indies vs Australia ODI Stats
The ODI rivalry began in the 1970s and became an important part of World Cup and bilateral cricket.
The teams have played 146 ODIs in the current head-to-head record, with Australia winning 79 and West Indies winning 61. Three matches ended in ties and three had no result.
ODI Head-to-Head Record
| ODI Record | West Indies | Australia |
| Matches | 146 | 146 |
| Wins | 61 | 79 |
| Losses | 79 | 61 |
| Ties | 3 | 3 |
| No Results | 3 | 3 |
Australia’s advantage is significant, particularly in the modern era.
A Cricket Australia preview before the 2024 ODI series listed the overall record as Australia 76 wins to West Indies’ 61 at that point, with three ties and three no-results. Australia’s three-match sweep in February 2024 subsequently increased their total to 79 wins.
West Indies vs Australia ODI Highest Scores
The ODI rivalry has produced some huge totals.
Australia’s highest ODI score against West Indies is 341/8, scored at Basseterre in July 2008. Australia won that match by 169 runs.
West Indies’ highest ODI total against Australia is 313/9, scored at St John’s in February 1978.
Desmond Haynes played one of the great innings of that early ODI era, making 148 from 136 balls. West Indies won the rain-affected match by 44 runs under the run-rate method.
Highest ODI Totals
| Team | Score | Venue | Year |
| Australia | 341/8 | Basseterre | 2008 |
| West Indies | 313/9 | St John’s | 1978 |
The 2008 Australian total remains particularly memorable because David Hussey and Luke Ronchi provided explosive late-order hitting. Australia reached 341/8 from 50 overs before dismissing West Indies for 172.
West Indies vs Australia ODI Lowest Scores
The rivalry has also produced some dramatic batting collapses.
West Indies were bowled out for 70 against Australia in an ODI in 2013, while Australia’s low point against West Indies in the available head-to-head record is 91.
Lowest ODI Totals
| Team | Score | Context |
| West Indies | 70 | Against Australia, 2013 |
| Australia | 91 | Against West Indies |
These figures demonstrate how dramatically ODI conditions and bowling attacks can change the balance between the two sides.
West Indies vs Australia T20I Stats
The T20I rivalry is much younger than the Test and ODI contests, but it has become increasingly important.
As of the September 15, 2026 cutoff, Australia and West Indies have played 27 men’s T20Is, with Australia winning 16 and West Indies winning 11.
T20I Head-to-Head Record
| T20I Record | West Indies | Australia |
| Matches | 27 | 27 |
| Wins | 11 | 16 |
| Losses | 16 | 11 |
| Ties | 0 | 0 |
| No Results | 0 | 0 |
The teams have produced several high-scoring games, reflecting the aggressive batting styles associated with both sides.
West Indies’ reputation in T20 cricket is especially strong because of their history of power hitters and successful franchise players. Australia, meanwhile, has developed a highly competitive T20 side built around explosive batting, fast bowling and versatile all-rounders.
The 2025 T20I Series
The July 2025 T20I series was one of the clearest demonstrations of Australia’s recent advantage.
Australia won all five matches.
2025 T20I Series Results
| Match | Result |
| 1st T20I | Australia won by 3 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 3rd T20I | Australia won by 6 wickets |
| 4th T20I | Australia won by 3 wickets |
| 5th T20I | Australia won by 3 wickets |
The five matches produced some outstanding batting totals, including West Indies making 214/4 in the third match and Australia chasing it successfully with 215/4. Australia also chased 205 in the fourth T20I. The final match saw Australia chase 171 after West Indies made 170.
That series changed the overall T20I head-to-head balance considerably.
West Indies vs Australia World Cup Stats
World Cup meetings have added another layer to the rivalry.
The teams have faced each other at major ICC tournaments, including the Cricket World Cup and T20 World Cup. Their encounters have often featured high-profile players and significant consequences.
Australia has generally enjoyed greater success in major 50-over tournaments, particularly during the periods when it dominated World Cup cricket.
West Indies, however, have historically been one of the most dangerous limited-overs teams, especially in tournament cricket.
Notable World Cup Encounters
| Tournament | Format | Significance |
| 1975 World Cup | ODI | West Indies era begins |
| 1996 World Cup | ODI | Major knockout-era rivalry |
| 2003 World Cup | ODI | Australia dominant |
| 2007 World Cup | ODI | Australia continued dominance |
| 2015 World Cup | ODI | Australia among tournament favourites |
| 2019 World Cup | ODI | Competitive group-stage era |
| 2021 T20 World Cup | T20I | Australia won by 8 wickets |
The 2021 T20 World Cup meeting is particularly notable. Australia chased West Indies’ 157/7 with 161/2, winning by eight wickets.
West Indies vs Australia Batting Records
The batting history of this rivalry is filled with legends.
From Brian Lara and Viv Richards to Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting, the contest has featured some of the greatest batsmen in cricket history.
Most Test Runs
A historical compilation of Australia-West Indies Test records places Brian Lara at the top.
| Player | Team | Test Runs vs Opponent |
| Brian Lara | West Indies | 2,815 |
| Viv Richards | West Indies | 2,266 |
| Desmond Haynes | West Indies | 2,233 |
| Clive Lloyd | West Indies | 2,211 |
| Steve Waugh | Australia | 2,192 |
| Richie Richardson | West Indies | 2,175 |
| Allan Border | Australia | 2,052 |
| Ricky Ponting | Australia | 1,977 |
| Mark Waugh | Australia | 1,858 |
| Gordon Greenidge | West Indies | 1,819 |
These figures come from a historical Australia-West Indies Test record compilation and illustrate how strongly the West Indies’ great batting generation performed against Australia.
Brian Lara’s Dominance Against Australia
Brian Lara deserves special attention. The left-handed West Indies legend produced several outstanding performances against Australia, including a score of 277 at Sydney in 1992-93.
His performances against Australia were not limited to one series. Lara repeatedly produced substantial innings against Australia’s world-class bowling attacks.
His battles with bowlers such as Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne became part of the story of the rivalry. One particularly interesting matchup was Lara against McGrath. The historical matchup data shows McGrath dismissing Lara multiple times, while Lara still accumulated a large number of runs against the Australian pace great.
Highest Individual Scores
The rivalry has produced several enormous individual innings.
Major Test Individual Scores
| Player | Team | Score | Venue |
| Brian Lara | West Indies | 277 | Sydney |
| Adam Voges | Australia | 269* | Bellerive Oval |
| Kim Hughes | Australia | 243 | — |
| Doug Walters | Australia | 242 | Sydney |
| Gordon Greenidge | West Indies | 226 | Bridgetown |
| Brian Lara | West Indies | 226 | Adelaide |
Historical records also list Don Bradman scoring 223 against West Indies, while Brian Lara made 213 against Australia in Kingston in 1999.
West Indies vs Australia Bowling Records
Bowling has arguably been even more important than batting in this rivalry.
The West Indies produced generations of extraordinary fast bowlers, while Australia countered with attacks containing names such as Dennis Lillee, Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne, Craig McDermott and Mitchell Starc.
Leading ODI Wicket-Takers
Before the 2024 ODI series, Cricket Australia listed the leading wicket-takers in the rivalry as:
| Bowler | Team | ODI Wickets |
| Craig McDermott | Australia | 63 |
| Curtly Ambrose | West Indies | 61 |
| Joel Garner | West Indies | 54 |
| Michael Holding | West Indies | 52 |
| Shane Warne | Australia | 50 |
The list provides a perfect snapshot of the rivalry: Australian pace and spin legends are mixed with some of the most feared fast bowlers ever produced by the West Indies.
Curtly Ambrose vs Australia
Curtly Ambrose was one of the most intimidating bowlers of the great West Indies generation. His accuracy, bounce and height made him particularly dangerous against Australian batsmen. His 7/25 in Perth in 1992-93 remains the best innings bowling performance by a West Indies bowler in the Test rivalry according to historical records. Ambrose’s performances against Australia demonstrated the traditional West Indies formula: relentless pace, bounce, disciplined lines and pressure from both ends.
Shamar Joseph’s Historic Performance
Shamar Joseph has already established himself as one of the most memorable modern West Indies performers against Australia.
At the Gabba in 2024, Joseph took 7/68 in the second innings to help West Indies secure an eight-run victory. That performance came only a short time after he had been introduced to Test cricket and made the victory even more remarkable. The match remains one of the best examples of the West Indies producing a world-class performance against Australia despite being statistical underdogs.
West Indies vs Australia Highest Partnerships
The Test rivalry has produced some enormous partnerships.
Major Partnership Records
| Wicket | Partnership | Players | Team |
| 1st | 250* | Gordon Greenidge & Desmond Haynes | West Indies |
| 2nd | 382 | Bill Lawry & Bob Simpson | Australia |
| 2nd | 297 | Desmond Haynes & Richie Richardson | West Indies |
| 3rd | 308 | Richie Richardson & Viv Richards | West Indies |
| 4th | 449 | Adam Voges & Shaun Marsh | Australia |
| 5th | 322 | Brian Lara & Jimmy Adams | West Indies |
The 449-run fourth-wicket partnership between Adam Voges and Shaun Marsh in 2015-16 is one of the biggest partnerships in the entire history of this rivalry.
For West Indies, the 308-run third-wicket partnership between Richie Richardson and Viv Richards remains one of the most memorable batting stands against Australia.
West Indies vs Australia Records by Venue
Home advantage has mattered considerably in this rivalry.
Australia has traditionally been extremely difficult to beat on its own pitches, while West Indies have historically been formidable in Caribbean conditions.
Test Home/Away Snapshot
| Location | West Indies Wins | Australia Wins |
| Australia | 19 | 40 |
| West Indies | 14 | 24 |
| Neutral | 0 | 0 |
The historical record shows Australia’s strong home advantage. The West Indies’ 2024 Gabba victory was therefore particularly significant because it broke a long period without a Test win in Australia.
West Indies vs Australia Records by Decade
The rivalry has changed dramatically over time.
Historical Pattern
| Era | General Trend |
| 1930s-1950s | Australia generally stronger |
| 1960s | Competitive rivalry develops |
| 1970s | West Indies begin major dominance |
| 1980s | West Indies at their peak |
| 1990s | Balance begins shifting |
| 2000s | Australia increasingly dominant |
| 2010s | Australia holds clear advantage |
| 2020s | Australia remains ahead, but West Indies produce major upsets |
The 1970s and 1980s represent the peak of West Indies dominance. The team possessed an extraordinary collection of fast bowlers and world-class batsmen.
The 1990s became a transition period. Australia began developing the side that would dominate international cricket in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Australia vs West Indies: Biggest Test Wins
Australia’s dominance has sometimes produced enormous margins. One of the clearest recent examples came in Adelaide in December 2022, when Australia defeated West Indies by 419 runs.
Australia scored 511/7 declared and 199/6 declared, while West Indies were dismissed for 214 and 77.
Recent Major Test Results
| Year | Winner | Margin |
| 2025 | Australia | 176 runs |
| 2025 | Australia | 133 runs |
| 2025 | Australia | 159 runs |
| 2024 | West Indies | 8 runs |
| 2022 | Australia | 419 runs |
| 2022 | Australia | 164 runs |
The 419-run victory stands in stark contrast to the eight-run Gabba win two years later, demonstrating just how quickly momentum can change in Test cricket.
West Indies vs Australia Biggest ODI Wins
Australia has also produced large ODI victories.
One of the most memorable came in 2008, when Australia scored 341/8 before dismissing West Indies for 172.
Australia won by 169 runs.
Major ODI Margins
| Year | Winner | Margin |
| 2008 | Australia | 169 runs |
| 2021 | Australia | 133 runs, DLS |
| 2024 | Australia | 83 runs |
| 2024 | Australia | 8 wickets |
| 2024 | Australia | 8 wickets |
The 1978 ODI meeting also remains important historically because West Indies scored 313/9, powered by Desmond Haynes’ 148, and defeated Australia by 44 runs under the revised run-rate method.
Most Memorable West Indies vs Australia Matches
The Tied Test of 1960
- The 1960 Test at Brisbane remains one of cricket’s most famous matches.
- Australia and West Indies finished with identical scores, making it the first tied Test in international cricket history.
- The match is still remembered for its extraordinary finish and its contribution to the development of the Frank Worrell Trophy rivalry.
West Indies’ 1990s Battles With Australia
- The early and mid-1990s produced a fascinating transition in the rivalry.
- West Indies were still capable of beating Australia, but Australia’s next great generation was emerging.
- Players such as Brian Lara, Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh were regularly tested by Australia’s batsmen and bowlers.
The 2008 ODI Thriller
- Australia’s 341/8 against West Indies in Basseterre was an extraordinary batting performance.
- Luke Ronchi scored 64 from just 28 balls, while David Hussey smashed 52 from 21 deliveries. Australia eventually won by 169 runs.
The 2024 Gabba Miracle
- The eight-run victory in Brisbane is arguably the most memorable recent match in the rivalry.
- West Indies entered the match as underdogs but defended a modest target through an extraordinary bowling performance from Shamar Joseph.
- Joseph’s 7/68 secured one of the most famous wins in modern West Indies cricket.
The 2025 Kingston Collapse
- The 2025 third Test in Jamaica represented the opposite end of the spectrum.
- Australia won by 176 runs after West Indies were bowled out for just 27 in their second innings.
- Mitchell Starc took 6/9, while Scott Boland also played a major role. The 27 became the second-lowest total in Test history and the lowest Test score by West Indies in their history.
West Indies vs Australia Recent Stats
The recent record demonstrates Australia’s continuing advantage.
Recent Test Results
Australia won all three Tests in the 2025 Caribbean series:
- Australia won the first Test by 159 runs.
- Australia won the second Test by 133 runs.
- Australia won the third Test by 176 runs.
The clean sweep followed West Indies’ famous 2024 Test victory in Brisbane.
Recent ODI Results
The most recent bilateral ODI series listed in the head-to-head record was played in February 2024.
Australia won all three matches:
- Australia won the first ODI by eight wickets.
- Australia won the second ODI by 83 runs.
- Australia won the third ODI by eight wickets.
Recent T20I Results
Australia’s five-match T20I tour of the Caribbean in July 2025 ended in a 5-0 sweep.
This strengthened Australia’s advantage in the overall T20I head-to-head record to 16 wins against West Indies’ 11.
West Indies vs Australia Stats: Key Takeaways
| Statistic | Record Holder | Record |
| Most Test wins | Australia | 64 |
| Most Test matches | Both | 123 |
| Most ODI wins | Australia | 79 |
| Most ODI matches | Both | 146 |
| Most T20I wins | Australia | 16 |
| Most T20I matches | Both | 27 |
| Highest Test total | Australia | 758/8d |
| Highest West Indies Test total | West Indies | 616 |
| Highest Australia ODI total | Australia | 341/8 |
| Highest West Indies ODI total | West Indies | 313/9 |
| Highest Test individual score | Brian Lara | 277 |
| Leading Test run-scorer | Brian Lara | 2,815 |
| Leading ODI wicket-taker in historical record | Craig McDermott | 63 |
| Famous recent Test upset | West Indies | 8-run win, 2024 |
| Biggest recent Test margin | Australia | 419 runs, 2022 |
The statistics make one point clear: Australia has the stronger overall head-to-head record, but West Indies have repeatedly produced individual performances and matches that have become part of cricket history.
Why Australia Has the Better Overall Record
There are several reasons for Australia’s statistical advantage.
First, Australia has maintained a remarkably strong Test record over multiple generations. Their batting depth and bowling resources have allowed them to compete successfully in different conditions.
Second, Australia’s ODI consistency has been exceptional. Their 79-61 advantage over West Indies reflects a long period of success in bilateral cricket and ICC tournaments.
Third, Australia has also adapted successfully to T20 cricket. Although West Indies have traditionally been one of the world’s strongest T20 sides, Australia’s 16-11 T20I advantage shows that the Australians have been able to compete effectively against Caribbean power hitters.
However, the statistics should not be interpreted as meaning West Indies have been an easy opponent. Quite the opposite: the rivalry has produced some of Australia’s most memorable challenges.
Why West Indies Remain a Dangerous Opponent
West Indies cricket has always possessed a distinctive ability to produce match-winning individual performances.
The team’s greatest strength has historically been its fast bowling. From the legendary pace quartet of the 1980s to modern bowlers such as Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph, the Caribbean side has repeatedly produced bowlers capable of changing a match quickly.
The batting side also has enormous power, particularly in white-ball cricket. Players from the Caribbean have become central figures in global T20 cricket, and that experience has helped West Indies remain a dangerous opponent in the shortest format. Their 2024 Gabba victory demonstrated that the team can still produce extraordinary Test performances against Australia.
Conclusion
The West Indies Cricket Team vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team stats tell the story of a rivalry that has changed dramatically over nearly a century. Australia currently holds the stronger overall record. They lead West Indies in Tests with 64 wins to 33, in ODIs with 79 wins to 61, and in T20Is with 16 wins to 11.
But statistics alone cannot capture the character of this rivalry. West Indies have produced some of cricket’s greatest players against Australia, including Brian Lara, Viv Richards, Curtly Ambrose and Michael Holding. Australia has responded with legends such as Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting, Craig McDermott, Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath.
The rivalry has also produced historic extremes: Australia’s 758/8 declared in 1955, Brian Lara’s 277, West Indies’ 313/9 in the first ODI between the teams, Australia’s 341/8 in 2008, the famous tied Test of 1960, Australia’s 419-run victory in 2022 and West Indies’ extraordinary eight-run Gabba victory in 2024.
More recently, the 2025 Test series demonstrated Australia’s continued dominance, while the five-match T20I sweep showed how strong the Australian white-ball side has become. At the same time, Shamar Joseph’s heroics in Brisbane proved that West Indies can still produce performances capable of shocking Australia.
That combination of historical greatness, statistical dominance, individual brilliance and unexpected upsets is what makes West Indies vs Australia one of international cricket’s most enduring rivalries.
FAQ
Q1. Who has won more matches between West Indies and Australia?
Australia has won more matches between the two sides in Tests, ODIs and T20Is. As of September 15, 2026, Australia has 64 Test wins, 79 ODI wins and 16 T20I wins against West Indies. West Indies have 33 Test wins, 61 ODI wins and 11 T20I wins.
Q2. What is the West Indies vs Australia Test head-to-head record?
West Indies and Australia have played 123 Tests. Australia has won 64, West Indies 33, 25 have been drawn and one has ended in a tie.
Q3. What is the West Indies vs Australia ODI head-to-head record?
The two teams have played 146 ODIs in the current record. Australia has won 79, West Indies 61, with three tied matches and three no-results.
Q4. What is the West Indies vs Australia T20I head-to-head record?
They have played 27 men’s T20Is. Australia has won 16 and West Indies have won 11.
Q5. Who has scored the most Test runs in West Indies vs Australia matches?
Brian Lara is the leading Test run-scorer in the historical Australia-West Indies rivalry record, with 2,815 runs.
Q6. Who has taken the most ODI wickets in West Indies vs Australia matches?
Craig McDermott is listed as the leading ODI wicket-taker in the historical head-to-head record, with 63 wickets, followed by Curtly Ambrose with 61.
Q7. What is the highest Test score in West Indies vs Australia matches?
Australia’s highest team total against West Indies is 758/8 declared, made in Kingston in 1955. West Indies’ highest total against Australia is 616, made in Adelaide in 1968-69.
Q8. What is West Indies’ lowest Test score against Australia?
West Indies were bowled out for 27 against Australia in Kingston in July 2025. It was the second-lowest total in Test history at the time and the lowest Test score in West Indies history.
Q9. What is Australia’s biggest recent Test win over West Indies?
Australia defeated West Indies by 419 runs at Adelaide Oval in December 2022. Australia scored 511/7 declared and 199/6 declared before dismissing West Indies for 214 and 77.
Q10. What is West Indies’ most famous recent win over Australia?
West Indies’ eight-run victory at the Gabba in January 2024 is one of their most famous recent wins. Shamar Joseph took 7/68 in Australia’s second innings to secure the victory.
Q11. What is Australia’s highest ODI score against West Indies?
Australia’s highest ODI score against West Indies is 341/8, made at Basseterre in July 2008. Australia won the match by 169 runs.
Q12. What is West Indies’ highest ODI score against Australia?
West Indies scored 313/9 against Australia at St John’s in February 1978. Desmond Haynes scored 148 from 136 balls, and West Indies won the rain-affected match by 44 runs.
Q13. Who scored the highest individual Test score in West Indies vs Australia matches?
Brian Lara holds the West Indies record with 277 at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 1992-93.
Q14. Who has the best Test bowling figures for West Indies against Australia?
Curtly Ambrose holds the best innings figures for West Indies against Australia with 7/25 in Perth in 1992-93.
Q15. When did West Indies last win a Test in Australia before 2024?
West Indies’ famous Gabba victory in January 2024 ended a 27-year wait for a Test victory in Australia. Their previous Test win in Australia had come in 1997.
