On 15 August 2026, the Indian cricket team will step into a new landmark that has previously been achieved by only a couple of nations.
When Shubman Gill completes the toss duties in Galle, India will become only the third team in Test cricket’s almost 150-year-long history to feature in 600 Test matches.
When did India play first Test match?
India made their Test debut in 1932 against England at the Home of Cricket, i.e., Lord’s Cricket Ground.
How many matches India have played in Test cricket?
India stands on the cusp of history as the Galle Test on August 15 will be India’s 600th Test match.
Which team has played the most number of Test matches?
England hold the record for playing the highest number of Test matches and is the only nation to feature in over 1000 Tests. England have played 1097 Tests, followed by Australia, who have 883 Tests under their belt. England and Australia were involved in the first match in Test cricket, back in 1877.
India have played 599 and the West Indies have played 596 games of Test cricket.
Top 10 teams who have played most Test matches:
- England – 1097
- Australia – 883*
- India – 599*
- West Indies – 596
- New Zealand – 487
- South Africa – 479
- Pakistan – 471
- Sri Lanka – 329
- Bangladesh – 160
- Zimbabwe – 130
Which team has won the most number of Test matches?
With 426 victories under their belt, Australia hold the record for the highest number of Test match wins. They have attained 426 wins in 883 Tests, while England, who have played 1097 matches, have won 405 Tests. South Africa, with 191 wins, and the West Indies, with 187 wins, follow.
How many matches have India played in Test cricket?
Of the 599 Test matches that India have played until today, India won 186 Tests, lost 188, drawn 224, and tied one game.
Top 10 teams who have won most Test matches:
- Australia – 426*
- England – 405
- South Africa – 191
- West Indies – 187
- India – 186
- Pakistan – 153
- New Zealand – 126
- Sri Lanka – 107
- Bangladesh – 27
- Zimbabwe 16
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