List of Countries with Most Wins in International Cricket: India Equal England

By Rohit - Oct 04, 2025 02:22 PM
Last updated on Oct 04, 2025 02:22 PM

India achieved another historic milestone in international cricket by equaling England’s record of 921 wins across all formats. The feat came after India’s emphatic win over the West Indies in Ahmedabad, where Shubman Gill’s team triumphed by an innings and 140 runs in the first Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

This victory not only highlighted India’s dominance in world cricket but also marked their 184th Test win, just one short of the West Indies’ tally of 185 Test victories. It took India 93 years since their debut in 1932 to reach this point — an impressive rise that underscores their consistency in modern cricket.

India Join England at Second Place

With 921 international victories in just 1915 matches, India have now equaled England’s tally, but with a key difference — India have reached the figure 102 matches quicker than England. This efficiency reflects India’s remarkable performance across formats over the last two decades.

England, who played the first-ever Test match in 1877, took 2117 international appearances to reach 921 wins, while India achieved the same feat in far fewer matches, having made their international debut in 1932 at Lord’s against England.

Australia Lead the All-Time Chart

As expected, Australia continue to reign supreme in world cricket with 1157 wins in 2108 matches — the most by any team in history. Their incredible win/loss ratio of 1.711 further highlights their dominance across eras, from the Don Bradman years to the modern generation led by Pat Cummins.

India’s Format-Wise Record

Test Cricket

India currently rank fifth in the list of most Test victories with 184 wins, trailing behind Australia (422), England (403), South Africa (188), and West Indies (185). However, with their recent dominance at home and improving overseas record, India are well-placed to surpass the Caribbean side soon.

One-Day Internationals (ODIs)

In the 50-over format, India have played the most ODIs (1066) among all nations and secured 567 wins, placing them second only to Australia’s 615 victories. India’s consistent performances in ICC tournaments and bilateral series underline their white-ball strength.

Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is)

India dominate the T20I charts with 170 wins in 254 matches — the highest by any team. Their latest Asia Cup triumph and a T20 World Cup title in 2024 further strengthened their credentials as the top T20 nation. India also share the record for most T20 World Cup titles (2) with the West Indies and England.

Comparative Analysis: India vs Other Cricket Nations

While India have equaled England in total wins, they maintain a higher win/loss ratio (1.31) compared to England’s 1.165. This places India comfortably among the most consistent teams in the modern era. Australia remain miles ahead with 1157 wins, but India’s upward trajectory suggests they could reduce the gap significantly in the coming years.

Among other nations, Pakistan sit fourth with 831 victories, followed by South Africa (719), West Indies (710), and Sri Lanka (637). New Zealand’s steady improvement keeps them competitive with 634 wins across formats.

Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Emerging Teams

Bangladesh and Afghanistan continue to rise steadily in international cricket. Afghanistan’s win/loss ratio of 1.208 is higher than that of West Indies, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand — a testament to their rapid progress in a short span of time. Bangladesh, with 267 wins, are also showing promising signs, especially in the ODI format.

Most Wins in International Cricket – Full-Member Nations

Conclusion

India’s steady rise in international cricket continues to impress fans worldwide. Matching England’s tally of 921 wins marks a monumental step in the nation’s cricketing journey. With strong performances across formats and a solid young core, India now look well on course to chase down Australia’s world record for most international victories in the years to come.

References

1. ICC Cricket Records Database – 2025
2. ESPN Cricinfo Statistics – Most Wins by International Teams
3. BCCI Official Match Records – IND vs WI 2025 Test Series
4. BBC Sport Cricket Archive – Team Win/Loss Ratios (Updated October 2025)

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