Smallest Win (R) in Test

Smallest Win (R) in Test Team chronicles the most nerve-wracking and legendary encounters in the sport, where a match spanning five days is decided by the narrowest possible margin of runs.
In the long history of Test cricket, only two matches have been decided by a mere 1-run margin: West Indies' thrilling victory over Australia at Adelaide in 1993, and New Zealand’s epic comeback after following-on against England at Wellington in 2023. These are followed by iconic clashes like England's 2-run win during the 2005 Ashes. As of 2026, these "razor-thin" finishes remain the ultimate embodiment of Test cricket's drama, showcasing a team's mental fortitude and tactical discipline when the difference between historical glory and heartbreaking defeat comes down to a single delivery.
 

RANK 1

India

Margin

6 runs

RANK 2

West Indies

Margin

8 runs

RANK 3

England

Margin

22 runs

Rank Team Margin Series Season
1 6 runs India tour of England 2025
2 8 runs West Indies tour of Australia 2024
3 22 runs India tour of England 2025
4 25 runs New Zealand tour of India 2024
5 28 runs England tour of India 2024
6 30 runs South Africa Tour of India 2025
7 63 runs Ireland tour of Zimbabwe 2025
8 63 runs New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024
9 72 runs Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024
10 82 runs The Ashes 2025
11 93 runs South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025
12 101 runs Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024
13 106 runs England tour of India 2024
14 109 runs Sri Lanka tour of South Africa 2024
15 113 runs New Zealand tour of India 2024
16 120 runs West Indies tour of Pakistan 2025
17 127 runs West Indies tour of Pakistan 2025
18 133 runs Australia tour of West Indies 2025
19 152 runs England tour of Pakistan 2024
20 159 runs Australia tour of West Indies 2025
21 172 runs Australia tour of New Zealand 2024
22 176 runs Australia tour of West Indies 2025
23 184 runs India tour of Australia 2024
24 190 runs Sri Lanka tour of England 2024
25 192 runs Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2024
26 201 runs Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024
27 217 runs Ireland tour of Bangladesh 2025
28 233 runs Sri Lanka tour of South Africa 2024
29 241 runs West Indies tour of England 2024
30 280 runs Bangladesh tour of India 2024
31 281 runs South Africa tour of New Zealand 2024
32 295 runs India tour of Australia 2024
33 323 runs West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025
34 323 runs England tour of New Zealand 2024
35 328 runs South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025
36 328 runs Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2024
37 336 runs India tour of England 2025
38 408 runs South Africa Tour of India 2025
39 423 runs England tour of New Zealand 2024
40 434 runs England tour of India 2024