![Decided In Just 642 Balls, The Shortest Test Match In History Was Played Between Two Teams](/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/test.jpg)
Canada Global (Web News) The Test between India and South Africa in Cape Town ended in one and a half days, after which this match became the shortest test in history.
The final match of the 2-Test series was decided on 642 balls. South Africa, who were dismissed for 55 runs in the first innings, managed to score 176 runs in the second innings. India, who were dismissed for 153 runs in the first innings. were given a target of just 79 runs to win. Which they easily achieved by three wickets. With India’s win, the series was leveled at 1-1. The match between South Africa and India was decided in 642 balls, making it the shortest Test in history. Earlier, the shortest Test ended in 656 balls. In 1932, Australia won the match against South Africa in 656 balls, while in 1934, the Test between West Indies and England was completed in 672 balls.
January 5, 2024