Test cricket is the oldest form of the game of cricket. The first-ever test was played in 1877 between Australia and England. After that, other nations also started playing the longest format. However, there are only 12 teams that play red-ball cricket across the world. That shows how difficult brand of game is this.
However, Australia and England are the two oldest teams in terms of format. The latest one is Afghanistan. England has played the most tests in history. But they haven’t won the most games. In this article, we will discuss about the list of teams with most wins in test cricket at their home ground.
5. West Indies – 94 wins in 261 Tests at home
West Indies were a true force between the 1970s and 1990, and they dominated both at home and away. They got the test status in 1928 and played their first ever game in June 1928 against England. But they played their first ever game at home in January 1930 against England, which ended in a draw. Overall, West Indies has played 566 Tests and has 181 wins, 205 defeats and 179 draws. At home, they have played 261 games and won 94, with 68 defeats and 99 draws.
4. India – 112 wins in 280 Tests at home
Team India got test status in 1931 and played their first ever test in June 1932 against England at Lord’s. But they played their first game at home against England in December 1993, which they lost by 9 wickets. Overall, India has played 563 games with 168 wins, 174 losses, 1 tie, and 220 draws. At home, India’s record is better. They have played 280 games and have 112 wins, 23 losses, 1 tie, and 114 draws.
3. South Africa – 114 wins in 246 Tests at home
The ICC gave test status to South Africa in 1909, and they played their first game in March 1889 against England. Overall, they have played a total of 455 tests, winning 175 along with 156 defeats and 124 draws. South Africa played their first match at home against England in March 1889, which England won by 8 wickets. At home, their record is impressive. South Africa has played 246 Tests at home and has 114 wins, 76 losses, and 56 draws.
2. England – 230 wins in 540 Tests at home
The oldest team in the game, England, is second on the list. England is the only team that has played over 1,000 Test matches in history. They have played a total of 1056 games with 385 wins, 317 losses, and 354 draws. At home, they played their first game against Australia in September 1880 (the first ever game in history), which England won by 5 wickets. The English team has played 540 games at home and has 230 wins, 127 losses, and 183 draws.
1. Australia – 252 wins in 436 Tests at home
Australia is the most successful team in the history of the game. They played the first ever game against Enlgand in 1877. Australia has played a total of 845 Tests and has won 401 (the most by any team) along with 227 losses, 2 ties, and 215 draws. At home, they played the first game in March 1877 against England, which they won by 45 runs. Australia’s record at home is the best. They have played 436 games and won 252, 101 losses, 1 tie and 82 draws.
List of Teams with Most Wins at Home in Test cricket
| Team | Mts | Win | Loss | Tie | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 436 | 252 | 101 | 1 | 82 |
| England | 540 | 230 | 127 | 0 | 183 |
| South Africa | 246 | 114 | 76 | 0 | 56 |
| India | 280 | 112 | 53 | 1 | 114 |
| West Indies | 261 | 94 | 68 | 0 | 99 |
| New Zealand | 224 | 70 | 66 | 0 | 88 |
| Sri Lanka | 151 | 66 | 43 | 0 | 42 |
| Pakistan | 153 | 59 | 23 | 0 | 71 |
| Bangladesh | 69 | 10 | 45 | 0 | 14 |
| Zimbabwe | 63 | 9 | 36 | 0 | 18 |