Top 10 shortest Test matches in history

1) West Indies vs England, North Sound, 13 – 17 Feb 2009

The ‘sandpit debacle’ was especially embarrassing for the WICB

England, who appear on this list 6 times, were part of one of the most embarrassing matches for the West Indies Cricket Board. After the hosts comfortably won the first Test, the players were excited for the second Test, but all that excitment was curtailed, when after just 10 balls, play had been called off. The reason for the play being called off was that the outfield was deemed a safety risk to the bowlers.

While it did rain a little, the bigger problem was the outfield. Fidel Edwards struggled to get through his bowling run up, not being able to land his feet and threw the ball away in disgust. A number of options were mooted, but the play ended up being called off after just 10 balls.

Total balls bowlled: 10 (1.4 overs)

Score: Eng – 7/0 in 1.4 overs, WI – N/A