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.
1. West Indies v Australia: Fourth Test 1993
West Indies – 252/10 & 146/10
Australia – 213/10 & 184/10
Player of the Match – Curtly Ambrose, 6/74 & 4/46
West Indies won by 1 run.
The 1993 fourth test match between West Indies and Australia was an absolute classic in Adelaide.
The Adelaide Oval saw Justin Langer make his test match debut and Curtly Ambrose at the height of his career. This test match classic saw an all-round bowling masterclass from both sides resulting in four of the five days of the match being played.
This game saw a battle of some of cricket's greatest stars, and stars in the making. Brian Lara, Courtney Walsh, Curtly Ambrose, the Waugh brothers, Shane Warne, Justin Langer and the list could go on.
The West Indies batted first with a good opening stand between Desmond Haynes and Phil Simmons, scoring 45 (95) and 46 (90), before falling in quick succession.
The only player to pass a half-century was the great Brian Lara who fell on 52 (76) to a low diving grab from Ian Healy who took three catches and one stumping in the first Innings. Merv Hughes was the pick of the Aussie bowlers, claiming a five-wicket haul wrapping up most of the tail end.
Australia responded poorly and trailed by 39 after batting. Merv Hughes once again the standout, delivering 43 (66) runs. However, the great Curtly Ambrose ripped through Australia claming the wickets of Mark and Steve Waugh, Allan Border, Ian Healy, Tim May and Craig McDermott, finishing with 6/74.
Australia responded emphatically and placed themselves in a perfect position to win the game, bowling the West Indies for 146. Tim May produced an all-time great spin bowling spell claiming 5/9.
Captain Richie Richardson was the only impresser with a 72 (106) knock before falling victim to Shane Warne who took a ‘double wicket' of sorts. Ian Healy catching the outside edge then proceeding to stump Richardson for good measure.
What then followed gave the West Indies the lowest possible margin of victory. Aussies batters dropped like flies despite the efforts of debutant Justin Langer.
Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh terrorised the Aussies, taking 4/46 and 3/44 respectively with Australia being 7/74 at one stage.
The final partnership would've been one of the most clutch in cricket history, with Tim May knocking 42* (99) forming a 40-run partnership with Craig McDermott. Aussie hearts were crushed after a Walsh bouncer sealed an incredible win and one of the greatest in test history.
