62 balls, 1 day, full Test match finished! The sensational match in cricket history that broke all records

Eng vs Wi Test Match Ended In 62 Balls: Tests are considered to be the biggest format of cricket. It is a different matter that after the arrival of T20, the popularity of Test cricket has fallen quite a lot. Now fans like to watch a 20 -over T20 match instead of watching a 5 -day test. Meanwhile, we will tell you about a test, which was finished within only one in 62 balls.

England and West Indies teams were face to face in the Tests ended in 62 balls. The match was small as well as very painful for the batsmen. When the umpires on the field noticed that the pain of the batsmen had become unbearable, it was decided to stop the match.

Why did the match end in just 62 balls within a day?

Actually, this match was abolished only after 62 balls due to poor pitch. The match took place on 29 January 1998 in Jamaica. 27 years have passed for this historic match.

West Indies bowler and poor pitch wreaked havoc (Eng vs Wi)

In the match, England captain Mike Economon won the toss and decided to bowl. After this, the captain himself decided to take over the responsibility of opening. Wicketkeeper batsman Elk Stewart came out at the other end to support the captain. What was it then West Indies fast bowlers Kurtali Ambros and Katni Walsh started wreaking havoc on the bad pitch at their speed.

The ball was not being contacted with the bat, most of the balls seemed to be on the batsmen’s body. During this time Physio had to come on the field several times.

The match had stopped the match

Vest Indies umpire Steve Bakner and Srinivas Venkataraghavan of India, who were umpiring in the match, decided to end the match in view of the pitch.

England lost 3 wickets

England, who was batting on the dangerous pitch, lost 3 wickets by scoring just 17 runs in 62 balls. The batsmen dismissed for England included captain Earth, Mark Butcher and Nasir Hussain.