The Australian cricket team toured the West Indies in the 1954–55 season to play a five-match Test series against the West Indies. Australia won the series 3–0 and were extremely popular tourists.
Australian squad
The original squad selected were as follows: Batsmen – Colin McDonald, Neil Harvey, Peter Burge, Arthur Morris, Les Favell, Bill Watson Fast bowlers – Ray Lindwall, Alan Davidson, Bill Johnston Spinners – Ian Johnson (captain), Jack Hill All rounders – Richie Benaud, Keith Miller, Ron Archer Wicketkeepers – Gil Langley, Len Maddocks
Test series summary
First Test
Second Test
Third Test
Fourth Test
The Australian first innings total of 668 at Bridgetown is still the highest Test match innings that does not feature an individual score of 150.
Fifth Test
CL Walcott sets a record for the highest aggregate of runs in a Test series (827) without scoring a double-century.