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 78 runs Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026
11 79 runs Pakistan tour of Australia 2023
12 82 runs The Ashes 2025
13 93 runs South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025
14 101 runs Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024
15 104 runs Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026
16 106 runs England tour of India 2024
17 109 runs Sri Lanka tour of South Africa 2024
18 113 runs New Zealand tour of India 2024
19 120 runs West Indies tour of Pakistan 2025
20 127 runs West Indies tour of Pakistan 2025
21 133 runs Australia tour of West Indies 2025
22 150 runs New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2023
23 152 runs England tour of Pakistan 2024
24 159 runs Australia tour of West Indies 2025
25 172 runs Australia tour of New Zealand 2024
26 176 runs Australia tour of West Indies 2025
27 184 runs India tour of Australia 2024
28 190 runs Sri Lanka tour of England 2024
29 192 runs Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2024
30 201 runs Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024
31 217 runs Ireland tour of Bangladesh 2025
32 233 runs Sri Lanka tour of South Africa 2024
33 241 runs West Indies tour of England 2024
34 280 runs Bangladesh tour of India 2024
35 281 runs South Africa tour of New Zealand 2024
36 295 runs India tour of Australia 2024
37 323 runs West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025
38 323 runs England tour of New Zealand 2024
39 328 runs South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025
40 328 runs Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2024
41 336 runs India tour of England 2025
42 360 runs Pakistan tour of Australia 2023
43 408 runs South Africa Tour of India 2025
44 423 runs England tour of New Zealand 2024
45 434 runs England tour of India 2024
46 546 runs Afghanistan tour of Bangladesh 2023