The Newlands pitch will likely face considerable scrutiny as the match concluded in 642 balls, making it the shortest-ever Test match with a winner. This record surpasses Australia's 656-ball victory over South Africa in 1932. The brevity of the match will undoubtedly draw attention to the playing conditions and the nature of the pitch. Skipper Rohit Sharma termed it a great feat and said that they were aware that it's going to be a short game.'We knew that it's going to be a short game', says Rohit Sharma
January 04, 2024
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The Newlands pitch will likely face considerable scrutiny as the match concluded in 642 balls, making it the shortest-ever Test match with a winner. This record surpasses Australia's 656-ball victory over South Africa in 1932. The brevity of the match will undoubtedly draw attention to the playing conditions and the nature of the pitch. Skipper Rohit Sharma termed it a great feat and said that they were aware that it's going to be a short game.
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