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11 Shortest Test Match Ever in Cricket History

Test cricket is known for its endurance and strategy, but some matches have ended in record time! Here are the 11 shortest Test match in cricket history, based on the number of balls bowled.

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Shortest Test Match

1. India vs South Africa, 2023 – 107 Overs 🏏

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  • 🏟️ Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
  • 📅 Duration: 2 Days
  • ✅ Result: India won by 7 wickets
  • 🎯 Total Wickets: 33 wickets fell in just 2 days
  • 🔥 Best Bowlers:
    • Mohammed Siraj – 6 wickets
    • Jasprit Bumrah – 6 wickets
  • 🏆 Series Impact: India secured a historic win while attempting to draw only their second-ever Test series in South Africa.

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1️⃣ Australia vs South Africa (1932) – 656 Balls 🎯

  • Venue: Melbourne
  • Result: Australia won by an innings and 72 runs
  • South Africa’s Scores: 36 & 45
  • Best Batsman: Bill Woodfull (Australia) – 30 runs
  • Best Bowler: Bert Ironmonger (Australia) – 11 wickets (5/6 & 6/18)
  • Highlight: South Africa was dismissed for 36 & 45, making it the shortest completed Test ever.

2️⃣ England vs West Indies (1935) – 672 Balls 🔥

  • Venue: Bridgetown
  • Result: Draw
  • Limited Play: Due to rain, the match ended in just 112 overs
  • Best Batsman: Clifford Roach (West Indies) – 29 runs
  • Best Bowler: George Francis (West Indies) – 3 wickets for 22 runs

3️⃣ New Zealand vs Australia (1946) – 672 Balls ☔

  • Venue: Wellington
  • Result: Australia won by an innings and 103 runs
  • New Zealand’s Scores: 42 & 54
  • Best Batsman: Don Bradman (Australia) – 51 runs
  • Best Bowler: Ernie Toshack (Australia) – 8 wickets (4/12 & 4/17)

4️⃣ India vs England (2021) – 842 Balls 🤯

  • Venue: Ahmedabad
  • Result: India won by 10 wickets
  • England’s Scores: 112 & 81
  • Best Batsman: Rohit Sharma (India) – 66 runs
  • Best Bowler: Axar Patel (India) – 11 wickets (6/38 & 5/32)
  • Highlight: A rare 2-day Test, where England struggled on a turning pitch.

5️⃣ South Africa vs England (1889) – 796 Balls ⚡

  • Venue: Cape Town
  • Result: England won by 8 wickets
  • South Africa’s Scores: 47 & 43
  • Best Batsman: Bobby Abel (England) – 22 runs
  • Best Bowler: Johnny Briggs (England) – 7 wickets (7/17 in the first innings)

6️⃣ England vs Australia (1902) – 792 Balls 🏟️

  • Venue: Manchester
  • Result: Australia won by 3 runs
  • Australia’s Scores: 299 & 86
  • Best Batsman: Victor Trumper (Australia) – 104 runs
  • Best Bowler: Hugh Trumble (Australia) – 10 wickets (5/62 & 5/37)
  • Highlight: One of the closest finishes in Test history, as Australia defended just 124 runs.

7️⃣ West Indies vs England (1933) – 794 Balls 🌧️

  • Venue: Kingston
  • Result: Draw
  • Limited Play: Due to rain, the match never progressed beyond a few sessions.
  • Best Batsman: George Headley (West Indies) – 44 runs
  • Best Bowler: Manny Martindale (West Indies) – 3 wickets for 21 runs

8️⃣ South Africa vs Australia (1935) – 816 Balls 🚀

  • Venue: Johannesburg
  • Result: Australia won by an innings and 72 runs
  • South Africa’s Scores: 36 & 45
  • Best Batsman: Stan McCabe (Australia) – 49 runs
  • Best Bowler: Clarrie Grimmett (Australia) – 10 wickets (5/14 & 5/18)

9️⃣ England vs India (1952) – 840 Balls 🏏

  • Venue: Manchester
  • Result: England won by an innings and 207 runs
  • India’s Scores: 58 & 82
  • Best Batsman: Denis Compton (England) – 53 runs
  • Best Bowler: Fred Trueman (England) – 8 wickets (4/27 & 4/23)

🔟 Australia vs Pakistan (2002) – 893 Balls 🎯

  • Venue: Sharjah
  • Result: Australia won by an innings and 198 runs
  • Pakistan’s Scores: 59 & 53
  • Best Batsman: Matthew Hayden (Australia) – 119 runs
  • Best Bowler: Shane Warne (Australia) – 8 wickets (4/11 & 4/13)
  • Highlight: One of Pakistan’s worst performances, with both innings collapsing under 60 runs.

1️⃣1️⃣ South Africa vs Zimbabwe (2017) – 907 Balls ⚡

  • Venue: Port Elizabeth
  • Result: South Africa won by an innings and 120 runs
  • Zimbabwe’s Scores: 68 & 121
  • Best Batsman: Aiden Markram (South Africa) – 125 runs
  • Best Bowler: Morne Morkel (South Africa) – 9 wickets (5/21 & 4/32)

Conclusion 🎭

While Test cricket is often a battle of patience, these matches show that sometimes, it can be over in just two days! Have you watched any of these short Tests live? Let us know in the comments!

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