India vs South Africa: India overtook West Indies to finish third in terms of number of Tests played by a team

IND vs SA: India will overtake West Indies with an incredible record. They will be the Test team that will play the third most number of matches.

When we think of the legacy of Test Cricket, three teams come to mind: England, Australia and West Indies, these three countries having played the most Test matches. However, India are ready to work alongside the Caribbean in this elite group after the opening match of the two-match Test series against South Africa. The series will begin on December 26.

West Indies have played 573 Tests while India are behind with 572 Tests. India will equal the record in the next match against the Proteas at Centurion.

India will follow West Indies on January 3, who will play their 574th Test.

Team Reach Carpet
English 1877-2023 1066
Australia 1877-2023 860
West Indies 1928-2023 573
India 1932-2023 572

England have played the most matches in Test cricket with 1,066 matches, followed by Australia with 860 matches. Both teams began playing international cricket as early as 1877.

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West Indies will face Australia in a two-match Test series starting January 17.

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