Stats: Closest draws in Test cricket

Indian bowler Zaheer Khan (L) celebrates taking the wicket of South African batsman Faf du Plessis who was runout by Ajinkya Rahane on the 5th day of a cricket Test match in Johannesburg at the Wanderers stadium on December 22, 2013.

Here is a list of closest draws in the history of Test cricket, in terms of number of runs remaining. Stats indicate that the just concluded Test match between India and South Africa at Johannesburg, where the home team fell short by 8 runs, is the third closest draw ever.

Note: Stats are updated till 24th December, 2013.