Australia’s Test Record Against Each Team (As of 2025)

The Australian cricket team has been one of the most dominant forces in Test cricket since its first match in 1877. Over the years, Australia has played against several international teams, establishing historic rivalries and maintaining an impressive win/loss ratio. Below is a detailed analysis of Australia’s performance against each Test-playing nation.

1. Australia vs England (The Ashes Rivalry)

• First Test: 1877
• Matches Played: 356
• Wins: 150
• Losses: 110
• Draws: 96
• Win/Loss Ratio: 1.36

The Ashes series is the oldest and most prestigious rivalry in cricket history. Australia has traditionally dominated, particularly in home conditions, but England has also had strong performances. Some of the most memorable moments in Test cricket have come from Ashes battles, including Don Bradman’s 334, Shane Warne’s “Ball of the Century,” and Ben Stokes’ Headingley heroics.

2. Australia vs India (Border-Gavaskar Trophy)

• First Test: 1947
• Matches Played: 108
• Wins: 48
• Losses: 32
• Draws: 28
• Win/Loss Ratio: 1.50

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy has become one of the fiercest rivalries in modern cricket. India has improved significantly against Australia, winning four consecutive Test series (2017-2023), including historic victories in Australia in 2018-19 and 2020-21. Australia’s recent 3-1 victory in 2024-25 has restored some balance.

3.

• First Test: 1930
• Matches Played: 116
• Wins: 58
• Losses: 32
• Draws: 25
• Win/Loss Ratio: 1.81

Australia and West Indies had a fierce rivalry in the 1970s and 1980s, when the West Indies dominated world cricket with a fearsome pace attack. Since then, Australia has regained control over the head-to-head record. Steve Waugh’s 1995 team ended the West Indies’ 15-year reign as the top Test side, marking a turning point.

4. Australia vs South Africa

• First Test: 1902
• Matches Played: 102
• Wins: 54
• Losses: 26
• Draws: 22
• Win/Loss Ratio: 2.07

Australia and South Africa have had one of the most competitive rivalries in Test cricket, especially since South Africa’s return to international cricket in 1991. The 2018 “Sandpapergate” scandal in Cape Town, where Australian players were caught tampering with the ball, added extra intensity to the rivalry.

5. Australia vs New Zealand (Trans-Tasman Rivalry)

• First Test: 1946
• Matches Played: 62
• Wins: 34
• Losses: 8
• Draws: 20
• Win/Loss Ratio: 4.25

While Australia has historically dominated New Zealand, recent encounters have seen New Zealand emerge as a stronger Test side. New Zealand’s victory in the ICC World Test Championship Final (2021) against India proved their ability to compete at the highest level. However, Australia continues to maintain an overwhelming edge in head-to-head Test matches.

6. Australia vs Pakistan

• First Test: 1956
• Matches Played: 69
• Wins: 35
• Losses: 15
• Draws: 19
• Win/Loss Ratio: 2.33

Australia has generally dominated Pakistan in Test cricket, especially at home, where Pakistan has struggled. However, Pakistan has produced iconic moments, such as Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis’ lethal fast-bowling spells in the 1990s and Pakistan’s historic 1999 victory at the WACA, Perth.

7. Australia vs Sri Lanka

• First Test: 1983
• Matches Played: 36
• Wins: 22
• Losses: 4
• Draws: 10
• Win/Loss Ratio: 5.50

Australia has dominated Sri Lanka in Test cricket, especially in Australia. However, Sri Lanka has had home victories on turning tracks, with players like Muttiah Muralitharan, Rangana Herath, and Kumar Sangakkara playing crucial roles in Sri Lankan successes.

8. Australia vs Bangladesh

• First Test: 2000
• Matches Played: 6
• Wins: 5
• Losses: 1
• Draws: 0
• Win/Loss Ratio: 5.00

Australia has played limited Test matches against Bangladesh, winning the majority of them. However, Bangladesh shocked Australia in 2017 with a victory in Dhaka, led by Shakib Al Hasan’s all-round brilliance.

9. Australia vs Zimbabwe

• First Test: 1993
• Matches Played: 3
• Wins: 3
• Losses: 0
• Draws: 0
• Win/Loss Ratio: N/A

Australia has played only a few Tests against Zimbabwe, winning all three matches convincingly. Due to Zimbabwe’s struggles in international cricket, Australia has not faced them often in the longest format.

10.

• First Test: 2005
• Matches Played: 1
• Wins: 1
• Losses: 0
• Draws: 0
• Win/Loss Ratio: N/A

Australia played a one-off Super Test against ICC World XI in 2005 as part of a special ICC event. Australia dominated the match, winning convincingly. This match was not part of any bilateral series.

Final Thoughts

Australia has been one of the most successful teams in Test cricket history, maintaining dominant records against most opponents.

✔ Strongest Rivalry: The Ashes vs England
✔ Most Competitive Battles: India & South Africa
✔ Most One-Sided Rivalry: Sri Lanka & Bangladesh

With a winning mentality, world-class players, and historical dominance, Australia continues to be a powerhouse in Test cricket. Their ability to compete in all conditions, produce world-class batsmen and bowlers, and win high-pressure matches has cemented their place as one of the greatest Test teams of all time.