Win/loss ratio was highest during 1952-77

The ratio is the number of wins for every loss across matches played thus far on a cumulative basis.

Line chart showing ratio of wins to losses. It started at 2. It is current at 0.8.

Includes wins, losses as well as matches which did not end in either result. Abandoned or cancelled games were excluded. Results across formats have been included.

Source: ESPNcricinfo, Business Standard calculations