Top 10 Teams With Most Wins In International Cricket

Top 10 Teams With Most Wins In International Cricket; Times change, players change, teams change, venues change, spirits change but all that they are building through time are the staggering records.

This article takes you back through the cricket timeline — to realize the top 10 teams throughout cricket history. The teams change, but the experience passes on generation after generation which eventually keeps the team spirit alive.

It all started with the days’ cricket when teams were seen battling hard — to pile those tall scores and taking 20 crucial wickets.

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Followed by the pain they took while learning nuances of the one-day format, which started off as a 60 over-affair was later revamped to 50 over per side in 1992 World Cup.

A new format was launched in Twenty20 that changed the game. The format known for its destructive big hits to smart bowling variations has seen teams rising in its flow. With three formats running at international cricket, teams have excelled in various departments producing some gems with their quality of play in the field.

Top 10 Teams With Most Wins In International Cricket:

10. Zimbabwe – 168 Wins

Zimbabwe Cricket is struggling to get their act right from over a decade now with the change in policy in the country. During the days of Andy Flower, Alistair Campbell, Grant Flower, Health Streak etc.

Zimbabwe Cricket was at their peak of proceeding as they managed to beat big teams during the 1990s era.

Zimbabwe till date has played 715 matches at the international circuit, winning 168 of those and lost 499.

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9. Bangladesh – 174 Wins

Bangladesh has been a very improved side, especially in ODIs. They are a very good side at home and is very difficult to beat them on their soil. They need to improve in Test cricket and also have to improve their performance on foreign tours.

They have evolved as a much better team now, and have learnt the winning ways in the last few months. The Bangladeshi tigers have so far recorded 174 wins in 591 matches, including 392 losses.

8. New Zealand – 513 Wins

With 513 wins in 1345 games, New Zealand stands at number eight. They started playing the game way back in 1930. The Black Caps have been slow runners in international Cricket.

Theirs has been a side known for their bowling, but in overall terms, the Kiwis have produced good ODI side and players in recent times. The stats for international cricket still leave them with a lot to be achieved.

7. Sri Lanka – 540 Wins

One of the Asian powerhouses Sri Lanka has been a team to beat in the last few decades. Right from tests to one-days and Twenty20s they have emerged as one of the most consistent sides in Asia.

They succeeded in reaching two back to back World Cup finals and also won the ICC World Twenty20 in 2014 beating India in Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka in their 41 years at International circuit has registered 540 wins in all formats.

6. South Africa – 620 Wins

South Africa has always has been a great side in a bilateral series and has been one of the best travellers which are shown in their consistent performances across the globe. In 1185 games, the Proteas have succeeded in piling 620 wins including 415 losses across all the formats.

The side known for their hard work and commitment yet little fruit, South Africa has always been closer to the top than most teams. They are a side well known for producing superstars in World Cricket.

5. West Indies – 629 Wins

The West Indies or the Windies have shown an impressive performance in both Tests and ODIs. The team has lifted World Cup twice(’75,’79), appeared in the finals in World Cup ’83, reached the semis in World Cup ’96 and Quarters in World Cup ’11. And, not to forget their show in T20 world cups.

West Indies has also given great names in the world of cricket like Sir Garfield Sobers, Lance Gibbs, Gordon Greenidge, George Headley, Clive Lloyd, Malcolm Marshall, Andy Roberts, Alvin Kallicharran, Rohan Kanhai and, Brian Lara and Sir Viv Richards.

Windies have registered 629 wins in their long history 1491 matches at International Cricket. They lost 638 games.

4. Pakistan – 716 Wins

Pakistan has won 716 matches and lost 598 in their history at the International arena. Pakistan was granted test status in 1952 and the greens have managed to succeed in all the formats. The 1992 World Cup win still remains to be their highest point in International cricket.

They have a history which should be proud of producing some of the most skilled and successful pace bowlers that we have seen in test cricket.

3. India – 753

India, who started playing international cricket during the 1930s, has slowly grown as a power-packed unit in world cricket. In all three formats, they have achieved the biggest honours of the game.

From the World Cup title to the number one position in ICC Test Rankings and a T20 World Cup Win, the Men-in-blue has seen it all. In International Cricket, India has recorded 753 wins, including 635 losses.

2. England – 804 Wins

The English, known to be the pioneers of cricket stands second on the list of the most win in International Cricket with 804 victories.

Following the exit in 2015 World Cup, England worked their ways with hard work and sealed their maiden World Cup trophy in 2019.

They are ruling the roost with their impressive track record in all formats of the game. They are the only side, who can come close to Australia’s tally.

1. Australia – 1035 Wins

The results say it all! As per the stats, Australia is undoubtedly the number 1 team throughout history.

Cricket Australia has been the most consistent and skilful side in the last 2-3 decades. They are leading the one-day side with five World Cup title under their army.

They started playing cricket in 1877 against the English team. The Aussies stand tall at the podium of most wins with 1035 in 1904 matches. They dominated the post-West Indies era and till now has been the most consistent team in world cricket.