shortest test match

The shortest Test, both in terms of time taken and balls bowled, was the remarkable fifth Test between Australia and South Africa on a "sticky dog" of a pitch in Melbourne in 1931-32. There were only five hours and 53 minutes of play, and just 109.2 six-ball overs all told. On a wicket made treacherous by rain South Africa were bowled out for 36 and 45, with the 49-year-old slow left-armer Bert Ironmonger taking 5 for 6 and 6 for 18.