3 worst cricket teams of the decade across all formats

In the past decade, cricket has undergone a massive transformation as players have taken the intensity of the game several notches higher with their stupendous performances. The run-scoring rate, bowling speeds and fielding standards have only improved with the passage of time as fans have witnessed top-quality action on the pitch.

While the cricketing world has moved at a faster pace, some teams are still lagging behind across formats, unable to match the current performance standards. Here are the top three teams with the worst record across formats in the past decade:

1. West Indies

West Indies team has been on a decline in the 21^st century, as they even failed to qualify for the main tournament of the T20 World Cup 2022 and ODI World Cup 2023. Their performances have been constantly plummeting in the recent past. The Men in Maroon have played 441 matches since 2015, with 153 wins and 255 losses, having a loss percentage of 57.82%.

2. Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is another team which has been undergoing transition following the retirements of several senior players. The Lankan Lions have played 448 matches in the last decade but only managed to win 177 and lost 245 matches. They have a loss percentage of 54.69 since January 1, 2015, making them rank in the second spot.

3. Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is another international team which hasn’t been able to emulate its past glory for quite some time. They recently advanced to the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 after beating Australia, but have lacked consistency. The Chevrons have played 333 matches since January 1 2015, winning 106 matches and losing 211 matches, with a loss percentage of 63.36%.