Here are the five shortest matches in the 147-year history of Test cricket:
India vs. South Africa, 2024 (642 balls):

The match at Newlands became the shortest Test in history. South Africa batted first but were dismissed for just 55 runs before lunch. India, in their turn, scored 153, losing their last six wickets for zero runs. Aiden Markram’s century in the second innings wasn’t enough, and India won by seven wickets in just 107 overs

Australia vs. South Africa, 1935 (656 balls):
South Africa set a record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground by scoring a combined total of 81 in two innings. Bert Ironmonger’s exceptional performance, with figures of 5 wickets for 6 runs, led Australia to an innings victory by 72 runs.
West Indies vs. England, 1935 (672 balls):

In a unique match in Bridgetown, England secured a four-wicket win. Both teams made tactical declarations to maximize the bowler-friendly conditions. England bowled out the West Indies for 102, declared at 81-7, and the West Indies declared at 51-6, setting England a target of 75. Wally Hammond’s unbeaten 29 guided England to victory.
England vs. Australia, 1888 (788 balls):

WG Grace’s top score of 38 led England to an innings victory at Old Trafford. After England’s sensible first day with 172 runs, Bobby Peel’s exceptional bowling (7-31 and 4-37) caused Australia to collapse twice, scoring 81 and 70.
England vs. Australia, 1888 (792 balls):

Just six weeks earlier, Australia beat England by 61 runs at Lord’s. A record 27 wickets fell on the second day. Australia, with a first-innings score of 116, bowled out England for 53. Although Australia only managed 60 in their second innings, England fell short of the 124-run target, and Charlie Turner’s five-wicket haul led to England’s dismissal for 62 in 47.4 overs