Damon Mcknight
Australia has played 240 Test series, winning 134 of them. They have only won four series after losing the first Test match. Only five visiting teams have won successive Test series in Australia: England (twice), West Indies, South Africa, and India. The Border–Gavaskar Trophy, played between India and Australia, has been won by India 10 times, Australia 6 times, and one series was drawn. India has maintained competitive success against Australian teams, ending Australian streaks of 16 consecutive Test wins in 2000-01 and 2007-08.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Total number of Test series played by Australia | 240 |
| Total number of Test series won by Australia | 134 |
| Number of Test series won by Australia after losing the first Test | 4 |
| Number of visiting Test sides that have won consecutive series in Australia | 5 |
| Names of visiting Test sides that have won consecutive series in Australia | England (twice), West Indies, South Africa, India |
| Number of Test series played between India and Australia | 17 |
| Number of times India has won a Test series against Australia | 10 |
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What You'll Learn
Australia's win rate after losing the first test
Australia has played 240 Test series, winning 134 of them. However, their record after losing the first Test is less impressive. According to some sources, Australia has only won four out of 240 Test series after losing the first Test. This means that they win the series roughly 30% of the time after losing the first test of a 5+ test series. However, other sources suggest that Australia has won at least seven series after losing the first Test.
Australia has a strong cricket team and it is rare for them not to be a top-3 Test team in the world. There have been many all-time great Australian cricket teams, including Ponting's 2000s team. Despite this, there have been several instances where Australia has lost the first Test in a series and still gone on to win.
For example, in the 2023 Ashes series, Australia retained the Ashes with a draw in the first Test. Australia has won more Ashes Tests than England, with 140 victories out of 340 matches compared to England's 108 wins. Australia has also won 34 Ashes series compared to England's 32.
In addition to the Ashes, Australia has had success in other Test series. For instance, in the 1979-80 Australian summer, Australia won a three-Test series against England by a score of 3-0. This was the first Australian home Test series with a unified team after two summers of World Series Cricket.
Overall, while Australia's win rate after losing the first Test may not be as high as their overall win rate, they have still shown the ability to come back and win series after losing the opening match.
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India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy wins
India and Australia have a long history of competing for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, named after former captains Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar. The rivalry between the two teams, coupled with their high standings, makes the Border-Gavaskar Trophy one of the most prestigious bilateral trophies in Test cricket.
India has achieved notable successes in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, maintaining a competitive edge against Australian teams. As of the conclusion of the 2022-23 series, India has won 10 out of 17 test series against Australia, with Australia winning 6 times and one series ending in a draw. India's dominance in the Trophy is particularly evident in matches held in India, where they have won 8 out of 9 series.
One of India's memorable wins in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was during the 1996-97 one-off Test, which also marked Sachin Tendulkar's debut as captain. India defeated Australia by seven wickets, with Tendulkar scoring a century in the first innings. The Indian spinners, led by Anil Kumble, played a crucial role in India's victory.
Another notable Indian victory came in the 2018-19 series, which marked a historic away win for India. The first Test in Chennai witnessed a stellar performance by Tendulkar, who scored 155 runs, leading India to a 179-run victory. The second Test in Kolkata saw another dominant display by Indian batsmen, with Mohammad Azharuddin scoring 163 runs, securing a win by an innings and retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India.
The 2020-21 series added to India's list of triumphs, showcasing the team's ability to consistently challenge Australia, especially in away matches. India's recent successes in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy highlight their prowess and competitiveness in Test cricket.
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Teams that have won consecutive series in Australia
Australia has played 240 Test series, winning 134 of them. Only four of these wins came after losing the first Test. Australia has been on the losing side in the first Test of a 5-Test series 21 times and has managed to turn it around to win the series on six occasions.
England
England has won consecutive series in Australia on two occasions. The Ashes is a Test cricket series played biennially, alternating between the United Kingdom and Australia. England won the first Test series in 1876-77, after which a mock obituary was posted in The Sporting Times, declaring the death of English cricket. The term "The Ashes" was then adopted, and Ivo Bligh promised to bring the "Ashes" home when he captained England in Australia the following winter. After losing to Australia in 1882, England went on to win the next eight series. Australia won an Ashes series for the first time in 1891-92. Overall, Australia has won more Ashes Tests than England, with 140 wins compared to England's 108. However, England has won more Ashes series, with 34 wins to Australia's 32.
West Indies
The West Indies dominated Australia in the 1980s, winning consecutive series during that decade.
South Africa
South Africa won consecutive series in Australia in the 2010s. They also had wins over Australia in 2008, 2012, and 2016.
India
India became the fifth visiting team to win a Test series in Australia and the third side, after England and Australia, to win a series after recording their lowest total.
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England's performance in Australia
England's most successful period in Australia came in the 1880s and 1890s. They won all seven series contested in the 1880s, losing only four out of 23 Tests. The 1890s were more closely fought, with Australia taking its first series win since 1882 with a 2-1 victory in 1891-92. However, England dominated, winning the next three series up to 1896.
The 1932-33 tour, known as the "Bodyline series", saw England develop controversial tactics to target Australian batsman Don Bradman. England won the series, but the tactics led to changes in the laws of cricket. Australia regained the Ashes in the next series and held them for six series over nineteen years. During this period, the Australians toured England in 1948 and remained unbeaten, gaining the nickname "The Invincibles".
In more recent times, England has had mixed results in Australia. They retained the Ashes in the 1977, 1980, and 1988 series, which were one-off commemorative Tests. England's largest winning margin in an Ashes series came in 1978-79 when they won 5-1. However, Australia has won more Ashes Tests overall, with 140 victories compared to England's 108. Australia also holds the edge in Ashes series won, with 34 wins to England's 32.
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Australia's performance at home
Australia has played 240 Test series, winning 134 of them. They have only won four series after losing the first Test. Australia has lost the first Test 21 times in 5-Test series and won 6 of those series. They've lost the first Test three times in a 6-Test series and won once. This means they win the series around 30% of the time after losing the first Test of a 5+-Test series.
Australia has a strong record at home, with only five visiting sides managing to win successive Test series on Australian soil. These are England (twice), West Indies, South Africa, and India.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, played between India and Australia, is considered one of the most prestigious bilateral trophies in 5-day cricket. India has maintained competitive success against Australia, winning 10 out of 17 test series, with Australia winning 6 times and one series drawn. India ended Australian streaks of 16 consecutive Test wins in 2000-01 and 2007-08. However, Australia has not won a series in India since the 1969-70 tour.
Australia has also suffered defeats at home to South Africa in 2008, 2012, and 2016, and was whitewashed 3-0 by Sri Lanka in 2016. They lost 2-0 to India in 2010 and to Pakistan in 2013 or 2014.
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Frequently asked questions
Australia has played 240 Test series.
Australia has won 134 of the 240 Test series they have played.
Australia has won a test series four times after losing the first test.
Only five visiting sides have won successive test series in Australia: England (twice), West Indies, South Africa, and India.
