Winning a test cricket series is a significant achievement for any team, as test cricket is the highest level of competition in the sport. While teams often perform well at home, not everyone can win series consistently in their own country.
Only three teams have managed to win 10 or more consecutive home series in test cricket. Australia achieved this feat twice, and India did it once. This article will explore the top five teams with the most home series wins in test cricket.
Top 5 Teams with Most Home Series Wins in Test Cricket
5. New Zealand – 8 Series Wins (2017-2021)
New Zealand has proven to be a tough opponent in test cricket, thanks to their unique conditions that challenge visiting teams. Their longest streak came between 2017 and 2021, when they won eight consecutive series at home, helping them reach the World Test Championship final in 2021 and secure the title.
New Zealand’s Home Series Wins (December 1, 2017 – January 3, 2021)
| Year | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | West Indies | 2-0 |
| 2017/18 | England | 1-0 |
| 2018/19 | Sri Lanka | 1-0 |
| 2018/19 | Bangladesh | 2-0 |
| 2019/20 | England | 1-0 |
| 2019/20 | India | 2-0 |
| 2020/21 | West Indies | 2-0 |
| 2020/21 | Pakistan | 2-0 |
ALSO READ: The West Indies were a dominant force in cricket from the early 1970s to the late 1980s, excelling both at home and abroad with legendary players. Under Clive Lloyd’s captaincy, they achieved eight consecutive home series victories between March 1976 and February 1986, even winning 27 tests in a row from 1982 to 1984. During the late 1990s and early 2000s, drawing a test series in Australia was a remarkable achievement. Under Ricky Ponting’s leadership, Australia won ten consecutive home series from July 2004 to November 2008. Their streak ended in December 2008 when South Africa beat them 2-1 in the series. Before Ricky Ponting, Steve Waugh led Australia to their first record of ten consecutive home series wins. Under his captaincy, they dominated test cricket and also won the 1999 ODI World Cup. They achieved this streak from November 1994 to November 2000. India has become nearly unbeatable in home tests since 2013. The team has won 17 consecutive home series, with their last loss occurring against England in 2012. This success is partly due to pitches that favor local bowlers, making it challenging for visiting teams. READ MORE: 
West Indies’ Home Series Wins (March 10, 1976 – April 11, 1986)
Year Opponent Result 1975/76 India 2-1 1976/77 Pakistan 2-1 1977/78 Australia 3-1 1980/81 England 2-0 1982/83 India 2-0 1983/84 Australia 3-0 1984/85 New Zealand 2-0 1985/86 England 5-0 3. Australia – 10 Series Wins (2004-2008)
Australia’s Home Series Wins (July 1, 2004 – November 28, 2008)
Year Opponent Result 2004 Sri Lanka 1-0 2004/05 New Zealand 2-0 2004/05 Pakistan 3-0 2005/06 ICC XI 1-0 2005/06 West Indies 3-0 2005/06 South Africa 2-0 2006/07 England (Ashes) 5-0 2007/08 Sri Lanka 2-0 2007/08 India (BGT) 2-1 2008/09 New Zealand 2-0 2. Australia – 10 Series Wins (1994-2001)
Australia’s Home Series Wins (November 25, 1994 – January 2, 2001)
Year Opponent Result 1994-95 England (Ashes) 3-1 1995/96 Pakistan 2-1 1995/96 Sri Lanka 3-0 1996/97 West Indies 3-2 1997/98 New Zealand 2-0 1997/98 South Africa 1-0 1998/99 England (Ashes) 3-1 1999/00 Pakistan 3-0 1999/00 India (BGT) 3-0 2000/01 West Indies 5-0 1. India – 17* Series Wins (2013-2024*)
India’s Home Series Wins (February 22, 2013 – February 29, 2024)
Year Opponent Result 2012/13 Australia (BGT) 4-0 2013/14 West Indies 2-0 2015/16 South Africa 3-0 2016/17 New Zealand 3-0 2016/17 England 4-0 2016/17 Bangladesh 1-0 2017/18 Sri Lanka 1-0 2018 Afghanistan 1-0 2018/19 West Indies 2-0 2019/20 South Africa 3-0 2019/20 Bangladesh 2-0 2020/21 England 3-1 2021/22 New Zealand 1-0 2021/22 Sri Lanka 2-0 2022/23 Australia (BGT) 2-1 2023/24 England 3-1
