The Longest test Match ever #euphoriacricket

The longest test match on record occurred between South Africa and England in 1939. Back then, the concept of a timeless test was in practice, wherein both teams continued playing until a definite win or loss was determined. This South Africa-England test match lasted an astonishing 12 days, inclusive of a rest day and one day disrupted by rain. South Africa won the toss and posted a formidable total of 530 runs, to which England replied with 316 in their first innings. With a substantial lead of 214, South Africa aggressively batted, amassing 481 runs, setting a daunting target of 696 for England. England displayed remarkable resilience, putting up one of the longest batting performances in cricket history. Remarkably, England reached 654-5, requiring just 42 runs to clinch victory. However, due to persistent rain interruptions and the imminent departure of England's team from Durban to Cape Town at 8 PM that evening, both captains mutually agreed to declare the match a draw.