Top 10 shortest Test matches in history

2) West Indies vs England, Kingston, 29 Jan – 2 Feb 1998

The pitch in Kingston was deemed too dangerous for play

England travelled to West Indies in early 1998 for a long, six match Test series. The first Test was scheduled at Kingston, with the hosts boasting a strong line-up with the likes of Brian Lara, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Courtney Walsh and Curtly Ambrose forming the backbone of the team. There was only 10.1 overs of play before the play was called off, not due to rain, but due to the pitch being adjudged too dangerous to play on.

In the 61 balls that took place, the English physio had to be called on 6 times to tend to batsmen who were hit by balls from Walsh and Ambrose. England were struggling at 17 – 3 and might be glad that the match was called off.

Total balls bowled: 61 (10.1 overs)

Score: ENG – 17/3 in 10.1 overs, WI – N/A