5 Best International Cricket Teams in 2025

As the cricket fraternity welcomes 2026, where major events like the Men’s T20 World Cup, the Women’s T20 World Cup and several series under the World Test Championship will be played, the outgoing year has been nothing short of breathtaking action in international cricket. Global cricket returned to Pakistan for the first time since 2008 as the United Arab Emirates hosted a number of showpiece matches.

While big sides like West Indies and England tried their best throughout the year, the results were hardly in their favor. On the other hand, other giants in the arena continued to provide a testament to their prowess, proving that the international formats are here to stay amid the rising popularity of franchise-based T20 leagues. Today, CricTracker lists five countries with the most wins in men’s cricket by 2025.

Here are the five most successful men’s teams in international cricket in 2025

5. South Africa

The team with the fifth most wins in international cricket is South Africa. The team, also known as the Proteas, was led by multiple captains in different formats throughout the year Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram are the most notable leaders. One of the most important victories that South Africa has achieved is undoubtedly the 2025 World Test Championship, where they defeated Australia in the final to win their first ICC title.

The Proteas played 43 matches a year and were quite successful in Tests, where they also whitewashed the Indians at home in the two-match series. Their Champions Trophy campaign could not continue as they lost to New Zealand in a closely contested semi-final at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

played — 43, Won — 21, Lost – 22, To draw – 0, No result(s) – 1

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4. Australia

It may come as a bit of a surprise, but… Australia are not in the top three with the most international wins in the calendar year 2025. However, they boast an incredible winning percentage, winning 60.52 times out of the 38 matches they played. They started the year by beating India in the New Year Test during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

They were outplayed in the Champions Trophy and later also in the WTC final. At home, they recorded a crucial win in the ODI series against India, winning 2-1, but lost the T20Is. However, their year ended with a defeat to England in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, despite having already won the series under the joint leadership of Steven Smith and Pat Cummins.

Played — 38, won — 23, lost — 11, draw — 0, no result(s) – 4