West Indies Cricket Team vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team Timeline – 2025 Test Fixtures and Results

West Indies vs Australia Test Series 2025 Fixtures

The 2025 tour saw Australia travel to the Caribbean for a three-match Test series contested for the Frank Worrell Trophy. As part of the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship, the series unfolded across three Caribbean venues from late June through mid-July. Australia completed a clean sweep, winning all three matches without suffering a single defeat. The tour also included a preceding five-match T20I component, during which Australia achieved their first-ever T20I series victory on West Indian soil.

Cricket West Indies confirmed the full Test schedule in February 2025, with the third and final Test later designated as a day-night fixture played with the pink ball at Sabina Park.

Series Overview

• Australia won all three matches, securing 12 points in the World Test Championship standings while West Indies earned zero
• The first two Tests ended ahead of schedule, with the series decided before the scheduled final day of play in each case
• West Indies had not defeated Australia in a home Test since 2003, a drought spanning more than two decades
• A notable reversal occurred in 2024, when West Indies claimed their first Test series win in Australia since 1997
• Mitchell Starc celebrated his 100th Test appearance during the series, reaching the milestone at Sabina Park
• Scott Boland claimed his first Test hat-trick during the third Test in Kingston
• Australia dominated the batting charts, with five of their players featuring in the top six run-scorers

Australian Men’s Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Match Scorecards

Complete scorecard data exists for the first and third Tests. Detailed figures for the second Test in Grenada remain unavailable in public sources, though Australia claimed victory over the four days.

First Test, Bridgetown (June 25–27, 2025)

Australia elected to bowl first after winning the toss and quickly dismantled the West Indies batting lineup. Jayden Seales led the home attack with five wickets in the Australian first innings. Pat Cummins surpassed Richie Benaud during this match to become the leading wicket-taker among Australian captains in Test history.

Brandon King made his debut for West Indies during this match. Roston Chase captained the side for the first time in Test cricket. Australia wrapped up victory by nine wickets with the match ending on the third day.

Third Test, Kingston (July 12–16, 2025, Day-Night)

The day-night Test at Sabina Park produced several historic individual achievements. Mitchell Starc reached several milestones including his 100th Test cap, 400th career Test wicket, and the fastest five-wicket haul in Test history, achieving the feat in just 15 balls during West Indies’ second innings.

Kevlon Anderson debuted for West Indies in this match. Australia won by an innings and 76 runs. The West Indies second innings total of 27 runs represented their lowest-ever team score in Test cricket and the second-lowest total in the history of the format.

Series Statistics

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West Indies vs Australia Test Series History

The rivalry between these two cricketing nations spans decades, with the 2025 series representing one chapter in a long historical relationship. The West Indies dominated much of the 1970s and 1980s, a period that remains iconic in cricket folklore. However, the balance shifted considerably in subsequent decades.

Prior to the 2025 tour, Australia had developed substantial dominance in recent decades when playing in the Caribbean. The West Indies’ last home victory over Australia in Test cricket came in 2003, marking a period of more than twenty years without a home series win against the Australians. A notable exception occurred in 2024, when the West Indies travelled to Australia and secured their first Test series win on Australian soil since 1997, demonstrating their capacity to challenge the tourists on their own conditions.

Tour Logistics and Squad Notes

Organised tour packages covered the period from 23 June to 8 July 2025, with accommodation arranged at venues including the Bougainvillea Resort in Barbados and True Blue Bay Resort in Grenada. These packages included match tickets, free days between fixtures, and local tours of the host islands.

Steve Smith was ruled out of the first Test due to a finger injury sustained during the 2025 World Test Championship final. Brendan Doggett initially joined the squad as a reserve before being replaced by Sean Abbott, who himself became unavailable due to a hip injury. Squad details and T20I information are available through dedicated cricket coverage platforms.

“The series schedule was confirmed by Cricket West Indies in February 2025, with the third Test designated as a day-night match at Sabina Park.”

— Official announcement

Upcoming Australia vs West Indies T20 2026

While the 2025 tour focused primarily on the Test format, future meetings between these sides are anticipated in shorter formats. The T20I component that preceded the Test series saw Australia claim their first-ever T20I series victory in the West Indies, demonstrating their growing strength in that format in Caribbean conditions. Further T20 fixtures between the nations are expected to be scheduled for 2026, though specific dates and venues had not been announced at the time of publication.

Those seeking to track future matchups can follow official cricket governing body announcements and dedicated cricket platforms for updates on international fixtures. Historical series data and archived scorecards from the 2025 tour remain accessible through platforms such as ESPN and FanCode.

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Summary

Australia completed a comprehensive three-Test series victory during their 2025 tour of the West Indies, winning all matches across Barbados, Grenada, and Jamaica. The series produced several historic individual achievements including Mitchell Starc’s 400th Test wicket and fastest five-wicket haul, alongside Scott Boland’s first Test hat-trick. The West Indies managed only 27 runs in their second innings of the third Test, marking their lowest-ever total. Five Australian players finished among the top six run-scorers for the series. Full scorecards and additional coverage are available through cricket.com.au and Wikipedia.

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Sources and References

“The Australia tour of West Indies in 2025 featured a three-Test series for the Frank Worrell Trophy, part of the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship, held from late June to mid-July across Barbados, Grenada, and Jamaica, with Australia winning all matches without a loss.”

— Wikipedia coverage of the tour

Match data, live scores, and highlights throughout the series were provided by ESPN and FanCode. Series statistics, including batting records and milestone achievements, are documented on cricket.com.au. The ICC maintains official World Test Championship standings and points allocations.

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