Test matches are 5-day games where 90 overs are allotted for each day. 540 balls per day. Many people find test cricket boring but, in this article, we will tell you about top 5 shortest test matches by balls.
#5 England Vs Australia – 1888
In 1888 when cricket was gaining it is popularity two top teams of that time, England and Australia played fifth shortest test matches where Australia won the game by 61 runs. Only 792 balls were bowled in that game.
#4 England Vs Australia – 1888
Above game of this series was played in Lords but this next game which is on No.4 on our list happened in Manchester. England won the game by an innings and 21 runs. Only 788 balls were bowled in that match which makes it fourth shortest test match ever.
#3 West Indies Vs England – 1935
In 1935 a test match was played between West Indies and England in Bridge Town. England emerged as the winners. They won the game by 4 wickets but more interestingly only 672 balls were bowled in that match which makes it third shortest game by balls in the history of test cricket.
#2 Australia Vs South Africa – 1932
Australia and South Africa played a test match in 1932 at Melbourne, Australia. It was second shortest match by balls in the history of test cricket that ended in only 656 balls. Australia won that game by an innings and 72 runs.
#1 India Vs South Africa – 2024
Two very formidable test sides, South Africa and India met each other in Newlands, Cape Town. It was a very memorable test match as India won the game by 7 wickets. Match ended before tea of second day and when it comes to balls only 642 balls were bowled in the game. It was shortest test match by balls.