What was the final score after the longest Test cricket match ever played? Why did it come to an end?

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What was the final score after the longest Test cricket match ever played? Why did it come to an end?

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Last updated Dec 02 2024.
Originally posted Dec 02 2024 8:41 AM.

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It was abandoned after ten days (eighth day rained off) because the ship taking the England team home was due to leave.

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/longest-test-match-(male)

Dec 02 2024, 1:49 PM

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The longest test match was the 5th Test, Durban, March 03 - 14, 1939, during the England tour of South Africa. The final result was Match Drawn.

South Africa 530 & 481
England 316 & 654/5

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-south-africa-1938-39-61688/south-africa-vs-england-5th-test-62657/full-scorecard

What was the final score after the longest Test cricket match ever played? Why did it come to an end?

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