There is nothing more hurting than a Test match loss. For a game that runs for a maximum of 5 days and 450 overs between two teams, it will always hurt when you end on the losing side.
You can find below the top Test team sorted in the order of their number of losses in Test cricket. (You can also sort the teams according to their Loss%).
Teams with Most Losses in Test Cricket
| TEAMS | TEST LOSSES | TESTS PLAYED | LOSS% |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 330 | 1089 | 30.30 |
| Australia | 234 | 877 | 26.68 |
| West Indies | 221 | 589 | 37.52 |
| New Zealand | 189 | 480 | 39.37 |
| India | 187 | 597 | 31.32 |
| South Africa | 162 | 478 | 33.89 |
| Pakistan | 149 | 467 | 31.90 |
| Sri Lanka | 127 | 327 | 38.83 |
| Bangladesh | 112 | 155 | 72.25 |
| Zimbabwe | 84 | 129 | 65.11 |
| Ireland | 8 | 11 | 72.73 |
| Afghanistan | 7 | 12 | 58.33 |
| ICC World XI | 1 | 1 | 100.00 |
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Teams with Most Wins in Test Cricket
Key Insights on Teams with the Most Losses in Test Cricket History
Global and Head-to-Head Test Loss Records
England, the only team to play over 1000 Test matches, also holds the record for the most total losses, having lost over 330 matches.
The record for most Test defeats against a single opponent belongs to England, who have lost 152 times to their historic rivals, Australia, in the Ashes.
Australia, the team with the most Test wins, remains the only nation to maintain a career loss percentage of less than 30%.
Longest Streaks and Win Rate Disparities
Bangladesh holds the unenviable world record for the most consecutive Test defeats with a streak of 21 losses spanning from late 2001 to early 2004.
Among teams that have played over 100 Test matches, Bangladesh is the least successful, with over 74% of their matches ending in a loss or draw, and their players dominating the list for most individual losses.
Pakistan and India maintain a stable loss percentage, hovering around 30%, reflecting an overall more competitive history compared to newer Test nations.
Comparative Home vs. Away Performance in Losses
England has registered the most home losses, with 130+ defeats on their own soil.
With 330 total losses, England also holds the record for the most away Test losses, with approximately 198 defeats having occurred in matches played overseas.
Australia has recorded around 100 Test losses at home, demonstrating a significantly lower number compared to England, reinforcing their position as the team with the best overall winning ratio.
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