South Africa vs India, 2nd Test: The shortest Test match in cricket history?

On January 3, India took on South Africa in the 2nd Test of their bilateral series in Cape Town, looking to win their first match at the venue, and draw the series after losing the Boxing Day Test in Centurion.

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After choosing to bat first, South Africa were bowled out for a paltry 55 in the first session of the match, as Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj picked up 6/15. India then replied with 153, losing their last 6 wickets for zero runs but securing a 98-run lead on a day where a staggering 23 wickets eventually went down.

On Day 2, South Africa began the day on 62/3, before Aiden Markram's century pulled them into the lead and last wicket pair Nandre Burger and Lungi Ngidi held on bravely to score 176. In reply, India knocked off the required 79 runs in  overs, making it the shortest Test match with a winner in history.

What is the shortest Test match in cricket history?

Officially, the shortest men's Test match lasted just 10 deliveries, between England and West Indies at North Sound in 2009. However, that match was called off due to dangerous conditions for the bowlers and the result was a draw.

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In men's Tests which have seen a winner, the previous shortest match came in 1932, when Australia beat South Africa in Melbourne. The entire match lasted just 109.2 overs, or 656 deliveries as South Africa were bowled out for 36 & 45 either side of Australia's 153.

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