India back on top spot in World Test Championship standings

India beat South Africa by seven wickets in the shortest Test in cricket history on Thursday. India crossed the finish line 12 overs after lunch on day two. Chasing 79, it scored 80 for 3. Only 642 legitimate deliveries were bowled across four-plus sessions. The previous shortest Test — 656 balls— was in 1932 at Melbourne between Australia and South Africa. India's first win at Newlands tied the two-match series 1-1. South Africa won in Centurion by an innings and 32 runs.

India back on top spot in World Test Championship standings
India beat South Africa by seven wickets in the shortest Test in cricket history on Thursday. India crossed the finish line 12 overs after lunch on day two. Chasing 79, it scored 80 for 3. Only 642 legitimate deliveries were bowled across four-plus sessions. The previous shortest Test — 656 balls— was in 1932 at Melbourne between Australia and South Africa. India's first win at Newlands tied the two-match series 1-1. South Africa won in Centurion by an innings and 32 runs.