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hardWhich Test match lasted the longest (in days) and is known as the "Timeless Test"?
✓England vs South Africa, Durban 1939 — 14 days
BEngland vs Australia, The Oval 1938 — 9 days
CAustralia vs South Africa, Melbourne 1932 — 8 days
DEngland vs West Indies, Bridgetown 1935 — 7 days
Answer Explanation
The Durban Test between England and South Africa in March 1939 lasted 14 playing days (the longest in history) and was still unfinished when England had to leave to catch their ship home. England needed 42 more runs to win with 5 wickets in hand.