west indies cricket team vs australian men’s cricket team timeline
The West Indies cricket team and the Australian men's cricket team have a long and storied rivalry, dating back to the early days of Test cricket. Here's a timeline of some of their key encounters:
Early years:
1931: The West Indies play their first Test match against Australia, losing by an innings and 30 runs.
1973: The West Indies win their first Test series in Australia, 2-1.
1984: The West Indies win their second Test series in Australia, 3-1.
1993: The West Indies win their third Test series in Australia, 2-1.
Recent years:
2015: Australia win the Cricket World Cup final against the West Indies by 7 wickets.
2019: The West Indies win their first T20 World Cup title, beating Australia in the final by 7 wickets.
2022: Australia win the Test series against the West Indies 2-0, and the T20I series 2-0.
Current series:
2024: The West Indies are currently touring Australia for a two-Test and three-T20I series. The Test series was lost 2-0, and the T20I series is currently underway.
This is just a brief overview of the rivalry between the two teams. There have been many other memorable matches and series over the years, and the rivalry is sure to continue for many years to come.
