Most consecutive Test matches without defeat

#1 West Indies - 27 Tests

West Indies in the 1980s were a sight to behold

During the 1980s, West Indies were a force to be reckoned with the likes of Malcolm Marshall, Courtney Walsh, Michael Holding and Joel Garner in their ranks. And it should come as no surprise that the side captained by Clive Lloyd holds the record for the longest consecutive unbeaten run in Test history.

West Indies were unbeaten in 27 Tests across three years, during which time they beat India 2-0 at home and 3-0 away from home, beat Australia home and away and whitewashed England 5-0 in England, which was a sign of their complete dominance irrespective of the conditions on offer.

In total, their unbeaten run of 27 Test included 17 wins and 10 draws, of which 12 were away from home and also included an incredible run of seven consecutive away wins.

The streak came to an end in the final Test of the 1984 Australia series in spectacular fashion at Sydney. Although West Indies had already won the series 3-0, Australia grabbed a consolation win in the final Test and ended the longest consecutive unbeaten streak in Test history.

After 27 Tests spread over three years, West Indies lost. After Australia won the toss and put on 471 on the board, they bundled out West Indies for 163 in the first innings and 253 in the second as they won by an innings and 55 runs.