The top five teams with the most 500+ totals in Test cricket have demonstrated consistent dominance with strong batting performances. Their ability to post large innings totals has often translated into match victories, reflecting their historic strength and resilience in the longest format of the game.
5. Pakistan – 57
Pakistan entered international cricket post-1947 partition from India and have traditionally been a bowler-dominant side. Despite this, they have scored 500-plus totals 57 times in Test cricket. Out of these, Pakistan won 26 matches and lost only 4. Their first 500+ total came against New Zealand in 1995 at Gaddafi Stadium.
4. West Indies – 67
Though West Indies’ dominance has waned in recent years, they once ruled Test cricket. They have posted 500+ innings totals 67 times, winning 28 of those matches and losing just once. Their first 500+ innings was against England. Their highest Test total remains 790 against Pakistan in 1958.
3. India – 89
India has emerged as a dominant force in recent decades, crossing the 500-run mark 89 times. They have won 41 matches and lost only 2 after posting 500+ innings totals. India’s first 500+ innings was against New Zealand in 1955 at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium (now Arun Jaitley Stadium), and their highest total is 759 against England in 2016.
2. England – 116
England, part of the first-ever Test Cricket match in 1877, have surpassed 500 runs 116 times. They have won 57 and lost just 2 of those matches. England’s first 500+ innings was against Australia in 1897. Their highest team total is 903 against Australia in 1938.
1. Australia – 151
Australia, also participants in the inaugural Test match in 1877, lead with the most 500+ innings totals—151 times. They have converted these into 103 wins while losing only 3. Their first 500+ innings was against England in 1884, and their highest team total is 758 against West Indies in 1955.
