When did Pakistan last win a Test match in Australia? Pakistan's record Down Under detailed

Soham Mukherjee

When did Pakistan last win a Test match in Australia? Pakistan's record Down Under detailed image

Australia will be looking to continue their winning ways in the iconic Boxing Day Test against Pakistan. 

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The home side secured victory in the first Test within four days and are looking to wrap up the series with another win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 

The Men in Green have struggled historically in Test matches on Australian soil, never having won a Test series in the country. However, a significant moment in their cricketing history occurred during the 1995-96 series led by captain Wasim Akram.

Already trailing 2-0, Pakistan entered the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) with determination.

They posted a respectable total of 299 in their first innings, fueled by an outstanding knock of 137 by Ijaz Ahmed. The real turning point came when Wasim Akram and leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed showcased exceptional performances, collectively picking up nine wickets to limit the hosts to 257.

Despite a modest lead of 42, Pakistan faced challenges in their second innings, managing only 204 runs. Inzamam-ul-Haq's crucial innings of 59 played a pivotal role in setting Australia a target of 247 for victory.

Wasim & Mushtaq were once again the key bowlers for Pakistan as they bagged three wickets each to lead the visitors to a historic win by 74 runs. Mushtaq Ahmed was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding contribution of nine wickets in the game.

There were three other occasions when Pakistan came close to securing a win but the baggy greens did enough to turn the tide to emerge triumphant from the jaws of defeat. 

In 1999, Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden scored spectacular centuries to chase down a daunting total of 369 in the fourth innings, whereas, in 2009-10, Pakistan were skittled for just 139 while chasing 176. Nathan Hauritz picked a fifer whereas, Mitchell Johnson ended with three wickets to stifle Pakistan for less than 150. 

In 2016, Pakistan fell short by just 39 runs while chasing 489. Asad Shafiq stood out with a brilliant 137 but his heroics were not enough to lead Pakistan to a test win. 

What is Pakistan's record in test matches in Australia? 

Pakistan have played 39 test matches in Australia and have won four, drawn seven and lost the rest. 

Match results
TeamResultMarginTossBat OppositionGroundStart Date
Pakistandraw-lost1st v AustraliaMelbourne4 Dec 1964
Pakistanlostinns & 114 runswon1st v AustraliaAdelaide22 Dec 1972
Pakistanlost92 runslost2nd v AustraliaMelbourne29 Dec 1972
Pakistanlost52 runswon2nd v AustraliaSydney6 Jan 1973
Pakistandraw-won1st v AustraliaAdelaide24 Dec 1976
Pakistanlost348 runslost2nd v AustraliaMelbourne1 Jan 1977
Pakistanwon8 wicketslost2nd v AustraliaSydney14 Jan 1977
Pakistanwon71 runslost1st v AustraliaMelbourne10 Mar 1979
Pakistanlost7 wicketslost1st v AustraliaPerth24 Mar 1979
Pakistanlost286 runswon2nd v AustraliaPerth13 Nov 1981
Pakistanlost10 wicketslost1st v AustraliaBrisbane27 Nov 1981
Pakistanwoninns & 82 runswon1st v AustraliaMelbourne11 Dec 1981
Pakistanlostinns & 9 runswon2nd v AustraliaPerth11 Nov 1983
Pakistandraw-won1st v AustraliaBrisbane25 Nov 1983
Pakistandraw-lost2nd v AustraliaAdelaide9 Dec 1983
Pakistandraw-won1st v AustraliaMelbourne26 Dec 1983
Pakistanlost10 wicketslost1st v AustraliaSydney2 Jan 1984
Pakistanlost92 runswon2nd v AustraliaMelbourne12 Jan 1990
Pakistandraw-won1st v AustraliaAdelaide19 Jan 1990
Pakistandraw-lost1st v AustraliaSydney3 Feb 1990
Pakistanlostinns & 126 runslost2nd v AustraliaBrisbane9 Nov 1995
Pakistanlost155 runslost2nd v AustraliaHobart17 Nov 1995
Pakistanwon74 runswon1st v AustraliaSydney30 Nov 1995
Pakistanlost10 wicketslost1st v AustraliaBrisbane5 Nov 1999
Pakistanlost4 wicketslost1st v AustraliaHobart18 Nov 1999
Pakistanlostinns & 20 runswon1st v AustraliaPerth26 Nov 1999
Pakistanlost491 runswon2nd v AustraliaPerth16 Dec 2004
Pakistanlost9 wicketswon1st v AustraliaMelbourne26 Dec 2004
Pakistanlost9 wicketswon1st v AustraliaSydney2 Jan 2005
Pakistanlost170 runslost2nd v AustraliaMelbourne26 Dec 2009
Pakistanlost36 runslost2nd v AustraliaSydney3 Jan 2010
Pakistanlost231 runslost2nd v AustraliaHobart14 Jan 2010
Pakistanlost39 runslost2nd v AustraliaBrisbane15 Dec 2016
Pakistanlostinns & 18 runswon1st v AustraliaMelbourne26 Dec 2016
Pakistanlost220 runslost2nd v AustraliaSydney3 Jan 2017
Pakistanlostinns & 5 runswon1st v AustraliaBrisbane21 Nov 2019
Pakistanlostinns & 48 runslost2nd v AustraliaAdelaide29 Nov 2019
Pakistanlost360 runslost2nd v AustraliaPerth14 Dec 2023

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Soham Mukherjee

Soham Mukherjee is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.