One of cricket's ultimate rivalries over the years, Australia and the West Indies have squared off in some absolutely thrilling Test matches.
The rivalry has died off in recent years with the demolition of West Indies cricket, however, it's a rivalry which once saw the best players in the world regularly squaring off.
That said, from a tied test, to regular thrillers, there have been some incredible Tests between these two sides over the years.
Here are the top five.
2. Australia v West Indies: First Test 1960
West Indies – 453/10 & 284/10
Australia – 505/10 & 232/10
Match tied.
This Test match from 1960 is a rare instance of which the scores end level. This resulted in a dramatic draw, and a type of draw very rarely seen in cricket history.
The West Indies started the game well, with the great Garry Sobers knocking 132, with Frank Worrell, Joe Soloman, Gerry Alexander and Wes Hall all surpassing 50. With Soloman departing for a rare hit wicket. Alan Davidson was the pick of the bowlers taking 5/135.
Australia then responded in style with the openers combining for an 84-run stand, Colin McDonald out for 57 and Bob Simpson out for 92. Norm O'Neill spent over 400 minutes at the crease and piled on the runs for the Aussies, notching a whopping 181 runs. Australia took a 52-run lead.
Alan Davidson continued this demolition again, taking 6/87 with 11 wickets for the match. This kept the win in sight with the West Indies setting a target of 233 runs, less than half of the runs Australia scored in the first innings. Rohan Kanhai scored 54 and Frank Worrell scored 65 before both got out edging to the keeper.
Wes Hall and three run outs saw Australia finish just one run short of the required total. Ian Meckiff the third victim of a run out and leaving Australia agonisingly close to a victory.
Australia were smashed early by Wes Hall who picked up five wickets and put Australia at 6/92. Then Richie Benaud and Alan Davidson looked to put Australia in a position to win, scoring 52 and 80 with Australia at 6/226.
What proceeded was one of the most dramatic and rare ends to a test match in cricket history. The Aussies then lost 4/6 with Benaud edging his way out and the bottom order copping two more run outs to end the test a draw.
