There’s no other team that dominates Test cricket like Australia does. They have their lineup filled with match winners. And their mentality to always win gives them an edge over any opponent they face.
This clearly reflects in their opponent-wise record in Tests. So here’s a brief look at the numbers.
Australia’s All-Time Head-to-Head Test Record
| Opponent | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | Draw | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 366 | 156 | 113 | 0 | 97 | 42.62 |
| West Indies | 123 | 64 | 33 | 1 | 25 | 52.03 |
| South Africa | 104 | 55 | 28 | 0 | 21 | 52.88 |
| India | 112 | 48 | 33 | 1 | 30 | 42.86 |
| Pakistan | 72 | 37 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 51.39 |
| New Zealand | 62 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 58.06 |
| Sri Lanka | 35 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 62.86 |
| Bangladesh | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| ICC World XI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Overall | 886 | 428 | 237 | 2 | 219 | 48.31 |
Key Insights on Australia’s Head-to-Head Test Record by Opponents
Australia’s Team Performance and Series Records vs Test Opponents
Australia’s 150-plus wins against England are the most by a team against an opponent in Tests.
Their 100-plus losses against the Englishmen are the second-most by a team against a Test nation.
They have also recorded more than 100 wins against England in Australia, the most by a team at home in Tests.
Australia have registered more than 50 wins against England in England, the second-most by a team at the opposition’s home in Tests.
Australia have won more than 40 bilateral series against England, the most by a team against an opponent in Tests.
The Aussies have won more than 10 bilateral Test series each against the West Indies, South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka.
Australia have handed seven bilateral series whitewashes to Pakistan, the most by a team against Pakistan in Tests.
Australia’s Win Percentages and Head-to-Head Test Dominance
Australia’s win percentages against Sri Lanka, England, South Africa, India and New Zealand are the highest by a team against them in Tests (minimum 10 matches played).
Their win percentages against the West Indies and Pakistan are the second-highest by a team against them in Tests (minimum 10 matches played).
Australia’s Historical Innings Totals and Test Match Aggregates
Australia have recorded their highest total in a Test innings against the West Indies. They declared on 758 for 8 in the second innings of the 1955 Kingston Test. This is the second-highest Test team total against the West Indies.
The Aussies scored 1028 runs against England across two innings of the 1934 Oval Test. This is the third-highest run aggregate by a team against an opponent in a Test match.
Australia’s Record Margins of Victory and Defeat in Tests
Australia have conceded the largest defeat by an innings in Tests. England handed them a massive loss by an innings and 579 runs in the 1938 Oval Test.
Australia have also achieved the largest win by an innings in Tests. They defeated South Africa by an innings and 360 runs in the 2002 Johannesburg Test.
The Aussies have also recorded the largest defeat and largest win by runs in Tests. They conceded a 675-run loss in the 1928 Brisbane Test before a 562-run victory in the 1934 Oval Test, both against England.
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