Most International wins in a calendar year by Team

Most International wins in a calendar year by Team: Cricket is a team sport. But some teams are far better than others;they like to dominate other competitors and are successful in doing so with the help of fantastic players who perform outstandingly under any circumstances. Each and every team has some really good years and some bad years as far as winning and losing is concerned. So, here is list of the teams who were completely outstanding and won most number of matches in a calendar year than other teams. 5. Sri Lanka (2014): Sri Lanka is the fifth ranked team for most international match wins in a calendar year. (Photo Source: ICC) The Sri Lankan team performed exceptionally well last year in all types of conditions. The current Sri Lankan consists of some of the best young talents who promise a great future for the team. Except the tour to India, Sri Lanka performed well throughout the year. They won 33 matches last year under the leadership of Angelo Mathews. 4. Australia (2007, 2009): Australia is at number four for most international wins in a calendar year. (Photo Source: AFP) The Australian team were losing their star performers during this phase. It can be assumed that this phase was the transition period of the Australian team. Most of the experienced players were either injured, were about to retire or already retired. Inspite of that they won 33 matches in 2007 as well as 2009.Just like any other champion team, they did not let such issues affect their team performances.The younger and the newer players got opportunities and delivered on their promises. They kept their dominance and stature in world cricket intact by winning the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2007 hosted by West Indies. 3. Pakistan (2011): The third ranked team with most international wins in a calendar year is Pakistan. (Photo Source: AFP) Pakistan team won 33 matches in the year 2011 which was the most by any team in that year. Pakistan team has some of the best performers who perform consistently. Pakistan has the exceptional performers like Saeed Ajmal, Umar Gul, Misbah Ul Haq, and Shahid Afridi amongst others. They also reached the semi- finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 eventually losing to arch rivals India. 2. Australia (1999): Australia are the second best ranked team for most international wins in a year. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Australia won 35 matches in the year 1999. The Australian Team won 35 matches throughout the year including the world cup to become the most successful team for the year 1999.The team was captained by Steve Waugh and consisted of legends like Shane Warne, Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist Michael Bevan and others.In fact this was the year from when Australia started to dominate world cricket again for the next decade. 1. Australia (2003): Continuing dominance Australia is the top ranked team with most number of international matches wins in a calendar year. (Photo Source: Reuters) Australia won 38 matches in the year 2003.In the same year they became the world champions again in the year 2003 after winning the 1999 edition under the captaincy of Ricky Ponting. The year 2003 in particular was a year in which Australia completely dominated other teams. They played like invincible in all the across all formats. They were very hard to beat in home as well as away conditions. *All stats updated till 31st December 2014.