Test cricket started in 1877 between Australia and England. It is the oldest and most traditional format. Test cricket last up to five days, and has four innings, In this article, we will see the shortest test matches ever played regarding balls.

1. Australia VS South Africa

The shortest-ever test match was played back in 1932. Australia and South Africa teams played this historical match in Melbourne. The Australian team needed just 656 deliveries to conclude the game, Which were almost over 100 overs.

2. England VS West Indies

England versus West Indies was on the second on the list. In 1935, England team travelled to West Indies soil to make this record. They played just 672 balls and won the match. It occupies the second position by playing just 12 balls over the first position.

3. England VS Australia

England and Australian teams play The Ashes series every year, and a match on that is on the list. In 1888 the England team won the game by en-forcing follow-on to Australia. Bobby Peel was the hero, and he took 11 wickets in the game, and collapsed the plan. The England team took just 788 balls to finish the game.

4. England VS Australia

Another Match from the same series in 1888, and this match time at The Lords. It was utterly a bowler dominating pitch, and the Australian team scored just 116 runs, and in reply England team scored just 53 runs in the first innings. In the second innings Australian team managed to score 60 runs and again England team bowled for 62 runs. It was one of the least scored games in history and only held for 792 balls.

5. England VS South Africa

In the 2 nd test of a series in Cape Town on the England tour of South Africa in March 1889, England batted first and made 292 runs. Then, South Africa was bowled out for 47 in 47 overs and enforced follow-on by England. In the next innings, they got all- out for a total of 43. This match lasts for only 796 balls.

6. England VS South Africa

In 1912, England and South Africa teams clashed at The greatest stadium The Oval during a triangular tournament. In this match, South African team could not touch the 100-runs mark in any of their innings. This match lasted for only 135.5 overs and reached the sixth position on the list.

7. India VS England

The third test of India versus England series in 2021, where Indian spinners dominated the game is also on the list. This match was the first international game at the world’s largest cricket stadium. England scored only 112 runs in the first innings. India scored 145 runs and bundled out the England team for 81 runs. This game lasted for 842 balls only.

8. Australia VS New Zealand

In 1946, the Australian team visited New Zealand and made a historic win. Australian team defeated the hosts by a margin of an innings and 103 runs. New Zealand team’s one of the worst defeat happened against the Australian team. This match ended in 872 balls.

9. South Africa VS England

In 2000, the England team visited the South African team, and a test match was played at Centurion. England team won the game. England and Australia team dominated the list as they played from the first match. This match lasts up to 883 balls.

10. Pakistan VS Australia

The Australian team has been one of the best test teams from the evolution of test cricket, and they dominated every single record list. The Australian team visited the Pakistan team in 2002 at Sharjah. This match lasted for only 893 balls as the visitors lost the game.