Pakistan has made history in Test cricket, surpassing a major milestone in just three years – a feat that took India 92 long years to achieve. Pakistan has won 148 Test matches, outnumbering its losses.
India finally surpassed its number of losses with a 280-run victory over Bangladesh in Chennai, securing a historic win after 92 years. This triumph marked India’s 179th Test win, surpassing its 178 losses.
Other teams took significantly longer to achieve this milestone. Australia did so in its very first match, while Afghanistan took three matches, England 23, West Indies 99, South Africa 340, and India 580.
Here’s how some top teams stack up in Test cricket:
Pakistan has 148 wins and 144 losses. Australia boasts 414 wins and 232 losses. England has 397 wins and 325 losses, while South Africa has 179 wins and 161 losses.
India’s victory was fueled by off-spinner R. Ashwin’s impressive 6-wicket haul and R. Jadeja’s 3 wickets in the final innings. Bangladesh’s captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, scored 82 runs but couldn’t save his team.
R. Ashwin was named Player of the Match for his century in the first innings and 6 wickets in the final innings, cementing his place in cricket history.
