2. Denis Atkinson
Australia won the toss and elected to bat first in that match. The Australian side batted to the fullest amassing a mammoth total of 668. When every bowler was taken for plenty, Denis Atkinson managed to sneak 2 wickets for 108 runs in 48 overs. With an Everest to climb, West Indies lost their 5th wicket for just 143 when Denis Atkinson walked out to bat. Atkinson played the greatest innings of his life and finished with 219. His superb knock powered the Windies side to 510, but they still trailed by 158 runs.
West Indies had to restrict Australia to as small total as possible in the third innings and Atkinson put his hand up one more time. Atkinson picked up 5 wickets for 56 runs and Australia got packed for 249 runs. West Indies required 408 runs to win the match, and Atkinson was yet again unbeaten on 20 when the game ended in a draw.
Match:
West Indies vs Australia | 14-20 May 1955
Performance Summary:
Batting: 219 & 20*
Bowling: 2/108 (48 overs) & 5/56 (36.2 overs)
