Top 10 Teams With Most Wins In International Cricket

Top 10 Teams With Most Wins In International Cricket: Since 1877, when Australia locked horns with England in the first ever International match, the gentlemen’s game has witnessed certain eye-catching action that has rolled over the cricket crazies. It all started with the days’ cricket when teams were seen battling hard to pile those tall scores and taking 20 crucial wickets. Followed by the pain they took while learning new 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. It was after the 1983 World Cup win that people had started taking the game seriously in India. There have been teams who have dominated the game during a certain era; right from West Indies who were at their peak during 1970s and 80s was among the toughest force to handle. With those lanky fiery pacers to elegant and destructive stroke makers in their ranks, made life difficult for their opposition. Since the Caribbean era, it was Australia who took over as the next big thing in world cricket. From Test to one-dayers the Aussies dominated in both the formats. Until a new format was launched in Twenty20 that saw certain new bees emerged in the shortest format of 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. Let us take a look at the Top 10 Teams With Most Wins In International Cricket: 10 – Bangladesh – 123 wins Bangladesh. (Photo Source: BCCI) The Bangladeshi team has the lowest wins in 459 matches at international circuit. Bangladesh is a decent team with a couple of match winners, but playing as a unit is one of its major problems. But when they do, they can cause major upsets like Pakistan in 1999 World cup, India in 1998 and 2007 World cup. But they are also known to crumble under pressure, which was evident when India beat them last year after scoring just 105 and dismissing Bangladesh for 58. They have evolved as a much better team now, and have learnt the winning ways in the last few months. The Bangladeshi tiger have so far recorded 123 wins in 459 matches, including 316 losses. Recently they saw big high registering a series win over Asian Giants Pakistan, India and South Africa on their home soil. Also Read – Top 10 Teams With Most Wins In ODIs 9 – Zimbabwe – 143 wins Zimbabwe. (© Getty Images) 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 616 matches at the international circuit, winning 143 of those while lost 431. 8 – New Zealand – 436 Wins New Zealand. (© Getty Images) With 436 wins in 1199 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 a 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 – 482 wins Sri Lanka. ( © Getty Images) The Asian powerhouse Sri Lanka has been a team to beat in last few decades. Right from tests to one-days and Twenty20s they have emerged as one of the most consistent side in Asia. They succeeded in reaching two back to back World Cup finals in last three events. They won the ICC World Twenty20 in 2014 beating India in Bangladesh. Sri Lanka in their 41 years at International circuit has registered 482 wins in all formats. 6 – South Africa – 536 wins South Africa. (© Getty Images) In 1036 games, the Proteas have succeeded in piling 536 wins including 357 losses across all the formats. A 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 mega-stars in World Cricket; South Africa is currently placed at the top in ICC Test Rankings. 5 – West Indies – 570 Wins West Indies. (© Getty Images) A team full of stars, West Indies can beat any team in the world, when it comes to the shortest format of the game; though the Caribbean giants have struggled in the other formats in last few years. There were days when the West Indies used to dominate world cricket in 70s and 80s. With, the legends like Sir Vivian Richards, Andy Roberts, Micheal Holding and others in their ranks. They had witnessed their golden generation playing the gentlemen’s game. Windies have registered 570 wins in their 88 years long history at International Cricket. 4 – India – 618 wins India. (Photo Source: BCCI) 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 honors 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 618 wins, including 581 losses. Also Read – Top 10 Teams With Most Wins In ODIs 3 – Pakistan – 636 wins Pakistan. (© Getty Images) India’s neighbor Pakistan has won 636 matches and lost 530 in their history at 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. 2 – England – 703 wins England. (Photo Source: England Cricket Twitter Handle) The founders of the beautiful game stands second on the list of most win in International Cricket with 703 victories. It has always been a team which focuses more on Tests, which is the more respected form of cricket. But post 2015 World Cup, English has developed a new sense of energy in the limited overs and T20s beating the World cup finalists in their backyard. 1 – Australia – 950 wins Australia. (© Getty Images) Cricket Australia has been the most consistent and skilful side in last 2-3 decades. They are leading 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 950 in 1739 matches. They dominated the post- West Indies era and till now has been the most consistent team in world cricket. Also Read – Top 10 Teams with Most Test Wins (All Stats Updated Till 4th March, 2016)

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