List of Australia Test cricket records against West Indies
This is a list of Australian Test cricket records against West Indies. It is based on the List of Australia Test cricket records, but concentrates solely on records dealing with the Australian Test cricket team, and any cricketers who have played for that team, against the West Indian Test cricket team. Australia played its first recognised Test cricket match against West Indies in December 1930, and the records listed here date from that time.
Listing criteria
In general the top ten are listed in each category (except when there is a tie for the last place among the ten, when all the tied record holders are noted).
Listing notation
Team Notation
- (300–3) indicates that a team scored 300 runs for three wickets and the innings was closed, either due to a successful run chase or if no playing time remained.
- (300–3 d) indicates that a team scored 300 runs for three wickets, and declared its innings closed.
- (300) indicates that a team scored 300 runs and was all out, either by losing all ten wickets or by having one or more batsmen unable to bat and losing the remaining wickets.
Batting Notation
- (100) indicates that a batsman scored 100 runs and was out.
- (100*) indicates that a batsman scored 100 runs and was not out.
Bowling Notation
- (5–100) indicates that a bowler has captured 5 wickets while giving away 100 runs.
Currently playing
- Record holders who are currently playing Test cricket (i.e. their record details listed could change) are shown in bold
Team records
Team wins, losses, ties, and draws
Matches played
Team | 1st Test | Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | Tied | % Won |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 1930 | 116 | 58 | 32 | 25 | 1 | 50.00 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 January 2016. |
Highest scores (Innings)
Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 758-8d | Kingston | 1954–55 | |
2 | 668 | Bridgetown | 1954–55 | |
3 | 650-9d | Bridgetown | 1964–65 | |
4 | 619 | Sydney | 1968–69 | |
5 | 605-9d | Bridgetown | 2002–03 | |
6 | 600-9d | Port of Spain | 1954–55 | |
7 | 583-4d | Hobart | 2015–16 | |
8 | 576-4d | Port of Spain | 2002–03 | |
9 | 558 | Brisbane | 1930–31 | |
10 | 551-3d | Melbourne | 2015–16 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 1 January 2016. |
Lowest scores (Innings)
Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 76 | Perth | 1984–85 | |
2 | 82 | Adelaide | 1951–52 | |
3 | 90 | Port of Spain | 1977–78 | |
4 | 97 | Bridgetown | 1983–84 | |
5 | 105 | Port of Spain | 1994–95 | |
6 | 114 | Melbourne | 1988–89 | |
7 | 116 | Sydney | 1951–52 | |
8 | 119 | Perth | 1992–93 | |
9 | 122 | Melbourne | 1996–97 | |
10 | 128 | Port of Spain | 1994–95 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 6 October 2009. |
Greatest win margins (by innings)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Innings and 217 runs | Brisbane | 1930–31 | |
2 | Innings and 212 runs | Hobart | 2015–16 | |
3 | Innings and 183 runs | Adelaide | 1996–97 | |
4 | Innings and 172 runs | Sydney | 1930–31 | |
5 | Innings and 126 runs | Brisbane | 2000–01 | |
6 | Innings and 122 runs | Melbourne | 1930–31 | |
7 | Innings and 82 runs | Kingston | 1954–55 | |
8 | Innings and 65 runs | Brisbane | 2009–10 | |
9 | Innings and 55 runs | Sydney | 1984–85 | |
10 | Innings and 53 runs | Kingston | 1994–95 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 12 December 2015. |
Greatest win margins (by wickets)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 wickets | Adelaide | 1930–31 | |
10 wickets | Port of Spain | 1964–65 | ||
10 wickets | Sydney | 1968–69 | ||
10 wickets | Georgetown | 1972–73 | ||
10 wickets | Bridgetown | 1994–95 | ||
6 | 9 wickets | Kingston | 1954–55 | |
9 wickets | Georgetown | 2002–03 | ||
9 wickets | Bridgetown | 2002–03 | ||
9 wickets | Hobart | 2005–06 | ||
9 wickets | Roseau | 2015 | ||
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 6 June 2015. |
Greatest win margins (by runs)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 382 runs | Sydney | 1968–69 | |
2 | 379 runs | Brisbane | 2005–06 | |
3 | 352 runs | Melbourne | 2000–01 | |
4 | 312 runs | Port of Spain | 1998–99 | |
5 | 277 runs | Kingston | 2015 | |
6 | 202 runs | Sydney | 1951–52 | |
7 | 190 runs | Adelaide | 1975–76 | |
8 | 177 runs | Melbourne | 2015–16 | |
9 | 176 runs | St John's | 1998–99 | |
10 | 165 runs | Melbourne | 1975–76 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 1 January 2016. |
Narrowest win margins (by wickets)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 wicket | Melbourne | 1951–52 | |
2 | 2 wickets | Melbourne | 1960–61 | |
3 | 3 wickets | Brisbane | 1951–52 | |
3 wickets | Georgetown | 1977–78 | ||
3 wickets | Bridgetown | 2011–12 | ||
6 | 5 wickets | Adelaide | 2000–01 | |
7 | 6 wickets | Sydney | 2000–01 | |
8 | 7 wickets | Sydney | 1951-22 | |
7 wickets | Melbourne | 1960–61 | ||
7 wickets | Sydney | 1975–76 | ||
7 wickets | Sydney | 1988–89 | ||
7 wickets | Adelaide | 2005–06 | ||
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 26 August 2014. |
Narrowest win margins (by runs)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 35 runs | Perth | 2009–10 | |
2 | 44 runs | Port of Spain | 1972–73 | |
3 | 58 runs | Melbourne | 1981–82 | |
4 | 75 runs | Roseau | 2011–12 | |
5 | 87 runs | Bridgetown | 2008 | |
6 | 95 runs | Kingston | 2008 | |
7 | 118 runs | Port of Spain | 2002–03 | |
8 | 123 runs | Brisbane | 1996–97 | |
9 | 124 runs | Sydney | 1996–97 | |
10 | 139 runs | Melbourne | 1992–93 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 26 August 2014. |
Greatest loss margins (by innings)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Innings and 112 runs | Perth | 1984–85 | |
2 | Innings and 106 runs | Port of Spain | 1977–78 | |
3 | Innings and 87 runs | Perth | 1975–76 | |
4 | Innings and 36 runs | St John's | 1983–84 | |
5 | Innings and 25 runs | Perth | 1992–93 | |
Note: a West Indies win against Australia by an innings has only occurred on 5 occasions. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 27 October 2009. |
Greatest loss margins (by wickets)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 wickets | Melbourne | 1979–80 | |
10 wickets | Bridgetown | 1983–84 | ||
10 wickets | Kingston | 1983–84 | ||
10 wickets | Georgetown | 1990–91 | ||
10 wickets | Perth | 1996–97 | ||
10 wickets | Kingston | 1998–99 | ||
7 | 9 wickets | Bridgetown | 1977–78 | |
9 wickets | Brisbane | 1988–89 | ||
9 wickets | Port of Spain | 1994–95 | ||
10 | 8 wickets | Brisbane | 1984–85 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 28 October 2009. |
Greatest loss margins (by runs)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | By 408 runs | Adelaide | 1979–80 | |
2 | By 343 runs | Bridgetown | 1990–91 | |
3 | By 285 runs | Melbourne | 1989–90 | |
4 | By 222 runs | Sydney | 1960–61 | |
5 | By 212 runs | Bridgetown | 1964–65 | |
6 | By 198 runs | Port of Spain | 1977–78 | |
7 | By 191 runs | Adelaide | 1984–85 | |
8 | By 179 runs | Kingston | 1964–65 | |
9 | By 169 runs | Perth | 1988–89 | |
10 | By 125 runs | Brisbane | 1968–69 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 29 October 2009. |
Narrowest loss margins (by wickets)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 wicket | Bridgetown | 1998–99 | |
2 | 3 wickets | St John's | 2002–03 | |
3 | 5 wickets | Adelaide | 1981–82 | |
4 | 6 wickets | Adelaide | 1951–52 | |
6 wickets | Melbourne | 1996–97 | ||
6 | 8 wickets | Brisbane | 1984–85 | |
7 | 9 wickets | Bridgetown | 1977–78 | |
9 wickets | Brisbane | 1988–89 | ||
9 wickets | Port of Spain | 1994–95 | ||
10 | 10 wickets | Melbourne | 1979–80 | |
10 wickets | Bridgetown | 1983–84 | ||
10 wickets | Kingston | 1983–84 | ||
10 wickets | Georgetown | 1990–91 | ||
10 wickets | Perth | 1996–97 | ||
10 wickets | Kingston | 1998–99 | ||
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 2 November 2009. |
Narrowest loss margins (by runs)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | By 1 run | Adelaide | 1992–93 | |
2 | By 30 runs | Sydney | 1930–31 | |
3 | By 125 runs | Brisbane | 1968–69 | |
4 | By 169 runs | Perth | 1988–89 | |
5 | By 179 runs | Kingston | 1964–65 | |
6 | By 191 runs | Adelaide | 1984–85 | |
7 | By 198 runs | Port of Spain | 1977–78 | |
8 | By 212 runs | Bridgetown | 1964–65 | |
9 | By 222 runs | Sydney | 1960–61 | |
10 | By 285 runs | Melbourne | 1989–90 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 4 November 2009. |
Tied Matches
Home Team | Away Team | Game Details | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
Brisbane | 1960–61 | |||
Source: Cricinfo.com. Last updated: 2 November 2009. |
Individual records
Individual records (appearances)
Most career matches
Rank | Appearances | Player | Span |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 32 | Steve Waugh | 1988–2003 |
2 | 31 | Allan Border | 1979–1993 |
3 | 28 | Ian Healy | 1988–1999 |
28 | Mark Waugh | 1991–2001 | |
5 | 24 | Ricky Ponting | 1996–2012 |
6 | 23 | Glenn McGrath | 1995–2005 |
7 | 22 | David Boon | 1984–1995 |
8 | 20 | Mark Taylor | 1989–1997 |
9 | 19 | Shane Warne | 1992–2005 |
10 | 18 | Justin Langer | 1993–2005 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 26 August 2014. |
Individual records (batting)
Highest individual score
Rank | Runs | Player | Match | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 269* | Adam Voges | Hobart | 2015–16 | |
2 | 242 | Doug Walters | Sydney | 1968–69 | |
3 | 223 | Don Bradman | Brisbane | 1930–31 | |
4 | 216 | Dean Jones | Adelaide | 1988–89 | |
5 | 210 | Bill Lawry | Bridgetown | 1964–65 | |
6 | 206 | Ricky Ponting | Port of Spain | 2002–03 | |
7 | 205 | Bill Lawry | Melbourne | 1968–69 | |
8 | 204 | Neil Harvey | Kingston | 1954–55 | |
9 | 201 | Bob Simpson | Bridgetown | 1964–65 | |
10 | 200 | Steve Waugh | Kingston | 1994–95 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 12 December 2015. |
Most career runs
Rank | Runs | Player | Matches | Innings | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2192 | Steve Waugh | 32 | 51 | 49.81 |
2 | 2052 | Allan Border | 31 | 59 | 39.46 |
3 | 1977 | Ricky Ponting | 24 | 44 | 53.43 |
4 | 1858 | Mark Waugh | 28 | 48 | 41.28 |
5 | 1545 | Ian Chappell | 17 | 31 | 57.22 |
6 | 1437 | David Boon | 22 | 40 | 39.91 |
7 | 1400 | Greg Chappell | 17 | 31 | 56.00 |
8 | 1247 | Ian Redpath | 16 | 29 | 44.53 |
9 | 1237 | Matthew Hayden | 15 | 27 | 51.54 |
10 | 1212 | Justin Langer | 18 | 33 | 37.87 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 26 August 2014. |
Most career 50+ scores
Rank | 50+s | Player | Matches | Innings | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 17 | Mark Waugh | 28 | 48 | 41.28 |
17 | Allan Border | 31 | 59 | 39.46 | |
3 | 16 | Steve Waugh | 32 | 51 | 49.81 |
4 | 14 | Ricky Ponting | 24 | 44 | 53.43 |
5 | 12 | Ian Chappell | 17 | 31 | 57.22 |
12 | Greg Chappell | 17 | 31 | 56.00 | |
7 | 11 | Doug Walters | 9 | 14 | 92.00 |
11 | David Boon | 22 | 40 | 39.91 | |
9 | 10 | Ian Redpath | 16 | 29 | 44.53 |
10 | Justin Langer | 18 | 33 | 37.87 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 26 August 2014. |
Most career 100s
Rank | 100s | Player | Matches | Innings | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 7 | Ricky Ponting | 24 | 44 | 53.43 |
7 | Steve Waugh | 32 | 51 | 49.81 | |
3 | 6 | Doug Walters | 9 | 14 | 92.00 |
4 | 5 | Matthew Hayden | 15 | 27 | 51.54 |
5 | Ian Chappell | 17 | 31 | 57.22 | |
5 | Greg Chappell | 17 | 31 | 56.00 | |
7 | 4 | Keith Miller | 10 | 16 | 53.40 |
4 | Bill Lawry | 10 | 17 | 69.00 | |
4 | Ian Redpath | 16 | 29 | 55.53 | |
4 | Mark Waugh | 28 | 48 | 41.28 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 26 August 2014. |
Individual records (bowling)
Most career wickets
Rank | Wickets | Player | Matches | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 110 | Glenn McGrath | 23 | 19.38 |
2 | 65 | Shane Warne | 19 | 29.95 |
3 | 64 | Brett Lee | 12 | 23.00 |
4 | 62 | Jeff Thomson | 12 | 29.30 |
5 | 60 | Stuart MacGill | 16 | 34.08 |
6 | 59 | Craig McDermott | 14 | 28.86 |
7 | 55 | Dennis Lillee | 12 | 27.74 |
8 | 53 | Merv Hughes | 14 | 28.75 |
9 | 50 | Jason Gillespie | 13 | 21.12 |
10 | 47 | Graham McKenzie | 10 | 30.53 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 26 August 2014. |
Best Bowling In An Innings
Rank | Figures | Player | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 8/71 | Graham McKenzie | Melbourne | 1968–69 | |
2 | 8/87 | Merv Hughes | Perth | 1988–89 | |
3 | 8/112 | Geoff Lawson | Adelaide | 1984–85 | |
4 | 7/23 | Bert Ironmonger | Melbourne | 1930–31 | |
5 | 7/44 | Ian Johnson | Georgetown | 1954–55 | |
6 | 7/46 | Allan Border | Sydney | 1988–89 | |
7 | 7/52 | Shane Warne | Melbourne | 1992–93 | |
8 | 7/83 | Dennis Lillee | Melbourne | 1981–82 | |
9 | 7/87 | Clarrie Grimmett | Adelaide | 1930–31 | |
10 | 7/89 | Mike Whitney | Adelaide | 1988–89 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 29 October 2009. |
Most career 5-wickets-in-an-innings
Rank | 5s | Player | Matches | Wickets | BBI | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 8 | Glenn McGrath | 23 | 110 | 6/17 | 19.38 |
2 | 5 | Alan Davidson | 4 | 33 | 6/53 | 18.54 |
3 | 3 | Max Walker | 8 | 37 | 6/114 | 23.21 |
3 | Keith Miller | 10 | 40 | 6/107 | 25.97 | |
3 | Dennis Lillee | 12 | 55 | 7/83 | 27.74 | |
3 | Brett Lee | 12 | 64 | 5/30 | 23.00 | |
3 | Jason Gillespie | 13 | 50 | 6/40 | 21.12 | |
3 | Jeff Thomson | 14 | 62 | 6/50 | 29.30 | |
3 | Merv Hughes | 14 | 53 | 8/87 | 28.75 | |
3 | Shane Warne | 19 | 65 | 7/52 | 29.95 | |
BBI – Best Bowling in an Innings. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 26 August 2014. |
Most career 10-wickets-in-a-match
Rank | 10s | Player | Matches | Wickets | BBM | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | Glenn McGrath | 23 | 110 | 10/127 | 19.38 |
2 | 1 | Bert Ironmonger | 4 | 22 | 11/79 | 14.68 |
1 | Alan Davidson | 4 | 33 | 11/222 | 18.54 | |
1 | Colin Miller | 4 | 23 | 10/113 | 18.73 | |
1 | Clarrie Grimmett | 5 | 33 | 11/183 | 17.96 | |
1 | Neil Hawke | 5 | 24 | 10/115 | 21.83 | |
1 | Bruce Yardley | 8 | 35 | 10/185 | 23.51 | |
1 | Graham McKenzie | 10 | 47 | 10/159 | 30.53 | |
1 | Geoff Lawson | 12 | 39 | 11/181 | 35.38 | |
1 | Dennis Lillee | 12 | 55 | 10/127 | 27.74 | |
1 | Merv Hughes | 14 | 53 | 13/217 | 28.75 | |
BBM – Best Bowling in a Match. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 2 November 2009. |
Individual records (fielding)
Most dismissals in Test career (wicketkeeper)
Rank | Dismissals | Player | Caught | Stumped | Matches | Innings |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 78 | Ian Healy | 72 | 6 | 28 | 53 |
2 | 65 | Rod Marsh | 64 | 1 | 17 | 33 |
3 | 52 | Adam Gilchrist | 46 | 6 | 12 | 24 |
4 | 41 | Gil Langley | 32 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
41 | Wally Grout | 34 | 7 | 10 | 20 | |
6 | 37 | Brad Haddin | 36 | 1 | 8 | 16 |
7 | 25 | Steve Rixon | 20 | 5 | 8 | 15 |
8 | 17 | Wayne B. Phillips | 17 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
9 | 13 | Barry Jarman | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
13 | Bert Oldfield | 6 | 7 | 5 | 10 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 16 June 2015. |
Most catches in Test career (non-wicketkeeper)
Rank | Catches | Player | Matches |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 45 | Mark Waugh | 28 |
2 | 29 | Bob Simpson | 15 |
3 | 28 | Mark Taylor | 20 |
4 | 24 | Ian Chappell | 17 |
5 | 23 | Matthew Hayden | 15 |
6 | 22 | Ian Redpath | 16 |
7 | 21 | David Boon | 22 |
8 | 19 | Shane Warne | 19 |
19 | Allan Border | 31 | |
19 | Steve Waugh | 32 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 4 November 2009. |
Partnership records
Highest wicket partnerships
Partnership | Runs | Players | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st wicket | 382 | Bill Lawry & Bob Simpson | Bridgetown | 1964–65 | |
2nd wicket | 298 | Ian Chappell & Bill Lawry | Melbourne | 1968–69 | |
3rd wicket | 315 | Darren Lehmann & Ricky Ponting | Port of Spain | 2002–03 | |
4th wicket | 449 | Adam Voges & Shaun Marsh | Hobart | 2015–16 | |
5th wicket | 281 | Ricky Ponting & Steve Waugh | Bridgetown | 1998–99 | |
6th wicket | 206 | Ron Archer & Keith Miller | Bridgetown | 1954–55 | |
7th wicket | 134 | Richie Benaud & Alan Davidson | Brisbane | 1960–61 | |
8th wicket | 137 | Richie Benaud & Ian Johnson | Kingston | 1954–55 | |
9th wicket | 114 | Merv Hughes & Dean Jones | Adelaide | 1988–89 | |
10th wicket | 97 | Tom Hogan & Rodney Hogg | Georgetown | 1983–84 | |
97 | Adam Voges & Josh Hazlewood | Rosseau | 2015 | ||
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 12 December 2015. |
Highest partnerships by runs
Rank | Partnership | Runs | Players | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 4th wicket | 449 | Adam Voges & Shaun Marsh | Hobart | 2015–16 | |
2 | 1st wicket | 382 | Bill Lawry & Bob Simpson | Bridgetown | 1964–65 | |
3 | 4th wicket | 336 | Bill Lawry & Doug Walters | Sydney | 1968–69 | |
4 | 3rd wicket | 315 | Darren Lehmann & Ricky Ponting | Port of Spain | 2002–03 | |
5 | 2nd wicket | 298 | Ian Chappell & Bill Lawry | Melbourne | 1968–69 | |
6 | 3rd wicket | 295 | Neil Harvey & Colin McDonald | Kingston | 1954–55 | |
7 | 5th wicket | 281 | Ricky Ponting & Steve Waugh | Bridgetown | 1998–99 | |
8 | 2nd wicket | 258 | Joe Burns & Usman Khawaja | Melbourne | 2015–16 | |
9 | 4th wicket | 251 | Craig Serjeant & Graeme Wood | Georgetown | 1977–78 | |
10 | 2nd wicket | 248 | Justin Langer & Ricky Ponting | Georgetown | 2007–08 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 1 January 2016. |
See also
- Portal:Cricket
- Cricket statistics
- List of Test cricket records
- List of Australia Test cricket records
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