How many Test matches have ended inside 2 days?

Test matches finishing inside two days are among the rarest outcomes in cricket, usually pointing to extreme conditions, exceptional bowling, or dramatic collapses. The format is designed to stretch across five days, giving teams time to absorb pressure and recover from setbacks.

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So when a Test wraps up in less than 48 hours, it becomes an instant talking point — often for all the wrong reasons. Australia's recent win over England in Perth has added fresh attention to this topic, prompting fans to revisit how often such rapid finishes have actually occurred.

How many Test matches have ended inside 2 days?

Having finished in 2 days, the match equalled the record for the shortest men's Test match in terms of days of play. It is just the 26th match in men's Test history to do so, with the previous one coming in January 2024, as India beat South Africa.

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The game saw Australia chasing down 205 with eight wickets in hand, thanks to Travis Head's blistering 123. Below is the full list of all Test matches that have concluded within two days.