India is at the top of this list with 20 toss losses in a row, the longest streak ever seen in international cricket. The chance of losing 20 straight tosses is minimal, about 1 in 1,048,576, which shows how unusual this run was. After India, other teams such as the West Indies (12), England (11), the Netherlands (11), New Zealand (10), and Vanuatu (10) have also experienced long periods of bad toss luck. Their streaks had much smaller odds, ranging from 1 in 4,096 to 1 in 1,024.
These records occurred in different years, formats, and under different captains. Even though these teams kept losing the coin toss, many of them still played well and won matches, proving that performance matters more than the toss. Get the list of two teams having the unwanted record of losing the most tosses in cricket history.
Teams With Most Toss Losses In Cricket History
India has now lost 20 consecutive tosses in ODI history, under 3 different captains: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul.
| Team | Tosses Lost | From | To | Captain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 20* | 23 November 2025 | 12 December 2025 | Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul |
| West Indies | 12 | 2 February 1999 | 21 April 1999 | Brian Lara |
| England | 11 | 17 December 2022 | 12 March 2023 | Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes |
| Netherlands | 11 | 27 January 2023 | 13 September 2023 | Peter Borren |
| New Zealand | 10 | 16 February 1972 | 7 June 1973 | Bevan Congdon, Graham Dowling |
| Vanuatu | 10 | 29 July 2023 | 21 August 2024 | Joshua Rasu, Ronald Tari |
India: 20 Consecutive Toss Losses
India set a new world record for the most consecutive toss losses in international cricket with an extraordinary streak of 20 straight defeats from 23 November 2025 to 03 December 2025 under the leadership of captains Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul. Across ODIs, India kept losing the toss despite nearly impossible odds of around 1 in 1,048,576. This unwanted record continued for the ODI series against South Africa, Sri Lanka, England, and Australia. It also includes the Champions Trophy 2025, in which India won all matches, including the final.
This unmatched streak is the longest in cricket history and almost doubled the previous ODI mark of 11 losses set by the Netherlands. Apart from this, India’s former captain Rohit Sharma lost 12 consecutive tosses as a captain, the most by any captain, along with Brian Lara.
West Indies: 12 Consecutive Toss Losses
At number two on the all-time list is a remarkable streak of 12 consecutive toss losses, which ran from 2 February 1999 to 21 April 1999 under Brian Lara. Lara handled most of the streak, losing 12 tosses.
The streak began in the fifth ODI against South Africa, continued through two more ODIs for the next series, and then lasted nine matches against Australia in 1999. The probability of the event is 1 in 4,096 odds. This run became the second-longest ever at the time and came during a tough phase marked by 5-0 whitewashes and heavy touring.
England: 11 Consecutive Toss Losses
At number three on the all-time list sits England, with a rare streak of 11 consecutive toss losses recorded from 17 December 2022 to 12 March 2023, under captains Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes. Buttler is England’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman and white-ball leader who guided the team to the 2022 T20 World Cup title.
The run began in the third Test against Pakistan in Karachi, followed by three toss losses versus South Africa, two against New Zealand, and five during a T20I clean sweep by Bangladesh. Covering Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, about 1 in 2,048. Despite busy tours and pressure after the 2021 T20 semi-final exit, the team showed strong form as toss luck continued to go against them.
Netherlands: 11 Consecutive Toss Losses
The Netherlands is in 4th position with consecutive toss losses, recorded between 27 January 2023 and 13 September 2023 under Peter Borren.
The streak came during a tough stretch of ODIs, including qualifiers, World Cup warm-ups, and bilateral series against Ireland, South Africa, and Pakistan. Losing 11 straight tosses, an event with odds of 1 in 2,048, made this the world record at the time.
It is also the 2nd-most consecutive ODI toss losses after India, and the run eventually stood tied for 4th all-time before even longer streaks emerged.
New Zealand: 10 Consecutive Toss Losses
A historic run of 10 toss losses in a row took place from 16 February 1972 to 7 June 1973, under New Zealand captains Bevan Congdon and Graham Dowling. Congdon.
The streak covered both Tests and ODIs, including New Zealand’s first-ever ODI on 7 July 1973 against Pakistan. Losing 10 straight tosses is extremely rare, with odds of only 1 in 1,024, and at the time it ranked as the fourth-longest streak in cricket history.
Vanuatu: 10 Consecutive Toss Losses
A rare streak of 10 toss losses of Vanuatu in a row took place from 29 July 2023 to 21 August 2024, led by captains Joshua Rasu and Ronald Tari. It is now the sixth-longest run of toss losses in men’s cricket history.
This run happened across several international games and became well known because losing 10 straight coin tosses is extremely unlikely. With a 50-50 chance each time, the odds of this happening drop to about 1 in 1,024.
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Conclusion: India Lost Their Consecutive 20 ODI Tosses
India has the unwanted record of the longest toss-losing streak in cricket history, with 20 consecutive defeats, far ahead of every other team on the list. Although these teams kept winning their games, the coin toss had less impact on the match when the teams trusted their skills. Can India end this unwanted record? Follow the next match series closely to find out if the coin finally favors them.
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