Top 10 shortest Test matches in history

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Cricket is subject to the forces of nature, and has quite often, fallen pray

6) Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Gujranwala, 20 – 25 Dec 1991

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Gujranwala
Rain ruined the match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka
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Two talented sides faced each other in the second of a 3 match Test series in 1991 in Gujranwala, close to Lahore. Sri Lanka chose to field and captain Aravinda De Silva rang the changes among his bowlers, trying 7 different options to dislodge the Pakistani batsmen. He had limited success as they claimed two early wickets, but Rameez Raja remained resolute on his way to a half-century.

What ensued was a comedy of errors. Rain, followed by a soggy outfield, bad lighting and dark patches ensured that there would be no more cricket over the course of the 5 days.

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Total balls bowled: 216 (36 overs)

Score: Pak – 109/2 in 36 overs, SL – N/A

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