Top 5 Shortest Matches In Test Cricket History

IND triumphant in Cape Town

India won it's 1st Test match in 31 years at Newlands, Cape Town. It was also the shortest match in 147 years of Test history. Here are the Top 5 shortest matches in history of Test cricket

SA vs IND, Cape Town, 2024

The IND vs SA 2nd Test ended in just 642 Deliveries becoming the shortest match in Test cricket history

AUS vs SA, Melbourne, 1932

The 1932 encounter ended in just 656 Deliveries and takes the 2nd spot in the list

WI vs ENG, Bridgerton, 1935

England have featured in many short Test matches over the years with the match against West Indies ending in just 672 Deliveries

ENG vs AUS, Manchester, 1888

The Test in Manchester saw the longest format tie end within 788 Deliveries

ENG vs AUS, Lords, 1888

Another match featuring the Three lions saw the match ending in just 792 Deliveries