England are the founders of cricket. So it’s obvious that they are the best in this sport.
And it’s even more appropriate when it comes to Test cricket. They are among the top sides in red ball cricket, giving their opponents a tough time.
On that note, here’s a look at England’s opponent-wise record in Tests.
England Test Head to Head Stats against All Teams
| Opponent | Mat | W | L | D | T | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| v Australia | 366 | 113 | 156 | 97 | 0 | 30.87 |
| v South Africa | 156 | 66 | 35 | 55 | 0 | 42.31 |
| v New Zealand | 118 | 55 | 16 | 47 | 0 | 46.61 |
| v West Indies | 166 | 54 | 59 | 53 | 0 | 32.53 |
| v India | 141 | 53 | 37 | 51 | 0 | 37.59 |
| v Pakistan | 95 | 33 | 23 | 39 | 0 | 34.74 |
| v Sri Lanka | 39 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 48.72 |
| v Bangladesh | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90.00 |
| v Zimbabwe | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 57.14 |
| v Ireland | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Key Insights on England’s Opponent-Wise Test Record
England’s Head-to-Head Test Win Records Against Opponents
England have recorded the second-most wins against against a team in Tests, with their wins against Australia occupying the second spot.
They have also won the second-most Tests against an opponent at home, with more than 50 victories against Australia in England.
England, meanwhile, are one of the two teams with 50-plus wins against an opponent (Australia) in away Tests.
They have also lost the most Tests, with more than 150 defeats against Australia.
England are the only team with 50 or more wins each against five Test opponents.
England’s Test Series Success and Dominance Milestones
England have the second highest win percentage against a team in Tests, around 90 against Bangladesh (minimum 10 Tests).
England have recorded five Test series whitewashes against New Zealand, followed by four against India, three against the West Indies and two against South Africa.
England have won 20 or more bilateral Test series against Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
The Englishmen have recorded the most wins against each of South Africa, New Zealand and India among all Test teams.
They have won the second-most Tests against the West Indies and Pakistan among all teams.
England’s Record-Breaking Team Totals and Wins in Tests
England have scored their highest innings total against Australia in Tests. They piled up 903 for 7 (declared) in the first innings of the 1938 Oval Test. This is the second–highest total by a team in Tests.
England won the Oval Test by an innings and 579 runs, their largest win by an innings in Tests.
They have also achieved their largest win by runs against Australia, beating their arch-rivals by 675 runs in the 1928 Brisbane Test.
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