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Australia: most Test wins, 428
Australia have won the most Test matches in history, 428 of 885, and have the best win rate of any team at 48.4%. England are second with 408 wins from a record 1,100 Tests. South Africa, India and West Indies are closely bunched in third to fifth.
Most Test Wins by a Team
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 885 | 428 | 236 | 219 (+2 ties) | 48.4 | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | England | 1,100 | 408 | 336 | 356 | 37.1 | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | South Africa | 479 | 191 | 162 | 126 | 39.9 | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | India | 601 | 187 | 188 | 225 (+1 tie) | 31.1 | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | West Indies | 586 | 185 | 218 | 182 (+1 tie) | 31.6 | 2026 |
| 6 | Pakistan | 474 | 153 | 155 | 166 | 32.3 | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | New Zealand | 483 | 123 | 189 | 171 | 25.5 | Dec 2025 |
Which Team Has Won the Most Test Matches?
Australia have won the most Test matches, 428, despite playing 215 fewer Tests than England. They also have the highest win percentage of any Test team, 48.4%, and are the only side to win their debut Test, in the first ever Test in 1877.
Which Team Has the Best Test Win Percentage?
- Australia: 48.4%
- South Africa: 39.9%
- England: 37.1%
- Pakistan: 32.3%
- West Indies: 31.6%
- India: 31.1%
How Many Test Matches Has India Won?
India have won 187 of their 601 Tests (to August 2026), with 188 defeats, 225 draws and one tie. India played their first Test in 1932 and recorded their first win in their 24th Test, against England at Madras in 1952. They played their 600th Test against Sri Lanka at Galle in August 2026.
Test Wins: Key Facts
- Most Tests played: England, 1,100, the first team to 1,000 Tests (2018).
- Only two tied Tests in history: Australia v West Indies (1960) and India v Australia (1986).
- Most-played rivalry: England v Australia (the Ashes), over 360 Tests since 1877.
- More wins than losses: only Australia, England and South Africa have clearly positive win-loss records; Pakistan and India are close to level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team has the most Test wins?
Australia, with 428 wins from 885 Tests (to October 2026).
Which team has played the most Test matches?
England, with 1,100 Tests. They have won 408, lost 336 and drawn 356.
How many Test matches has India won?
187 of 601 Tests, to August 2026.
Which team has the best Test win percentage?
Australia, at 48.4%, ahead of South Africa (39.9%) and England (37.1%).
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