India has etched its name among the elite after defeating the West Indies in the second Test on October 14 to complete a 2-0 series sweep. The victory, the first for captain Shubman Gill and India’s 122nd Test win at home, places the team among the top three nations with the most Test wins on home soil.
With India surpassing two other cricketing powerhouses in the list, let’s take a detailed look at the top five teams with the most Test match wins at home.
5. West Indies – 270 Matches
- Wins: 95
- Draws: 101
Despite losing their 10th consecutive Test against India, the West Indies’ legacy in whites remains significant. They have a win/loss ratio of 1.283, translating to a home success rate of 35.2%.
4. South Africa – 254 Matches
- Wins: 121
- Draws: 56
South Africa are a strong team on their home ground “the team to beat at home”. They have a win/loss ratio of 1.571 and a home success rate of 47.6%. South Africa last played a home Test in January 2025 against Pakistan, where they registered a dominant win.
The series, which began in late 2024, ended in a comfortable 2-0 victory for the Proteas. Earlier in 2024, they also defeated Sri Lanka 2-0 at home. However, their series against India ended in a draw, with both sides winning one match each.
3. India – 296 Matches
- Wins: 122
- Draws: 115
India secured their 122nd victory today after winning against the West Indies. India holds a win/loss ratio of 2.103, equating to a home success rate of 41.2%. India’s most recent home defeat came against New Zealand in 2024, when the visitors stunned them with a 3-0 whitewash. For context, before this 2025 series, India last faced the West Indies at home in 2018, winning that series 2-0 as well.
2. England – 558 Matches
- Wins: 241
- Draws: 185
England, the birthplace of Test cricket, has maintained a win/loss ratio of 1.825, with a home success rate of around 43.2% since 1880. England’s most recent home Test series was against India, a five-match contest that ended in a draw, despite England winning the first and third Tests. Earlier this year, they also hosted a one-off Test against Zimbabwe in May, winning the match by an innings and 45 runs.
1. Australia – 450 Matches
- Wins: 262
- Draws: 84
Sitting firmly at the top, Australia leads the chart for the most Test wins at home. They have a remarkable win/loss ratio of 2.543, translating to a home success rate of nearly 58.2%. Their dominance on home turf continues to set the benchmark in world cricket.
Written By:- Manjunath S
