In the history of Test cricket, only 2 matches have been tied. The details are furnished below:
| Test Number | Start Date | End Date | Venue | Contestants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 498 | 9-12-1960 | 14-12-1960 | Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane | Australia & West Indies |
| 1052 | 18-09-1986 | 22-09-1986 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai | Australia & India |
Test No. 498
Australia and West Indies clashed in the 1st Test of the Frank Worrell Trophy and this was the first occasion when a Test match was tied. The captain of the West Indies was Sir Frank Worrell while Australia was led by Richie Benaud. West Indies won the toss and opted to bat. In the 1st innings, West Indies was all out for 453 in 100.6 overs. Australia replied by accumulating 505 runs in 130.3 overs. Thus, Australia had a lead of 52 runs. In the 2nd innings, West Indies managed 284 runs in 92.6 overs. So, Australia was set a target of 233 runs. However, Australia was bowled out for 232 in 68.7 overs. >
Test No. 1052
Australia toured India in 1986 and the 1st Test on this tour was a tied Test match. In the 1st innings, Australia amassed 574 runs in 170.5 overs. In 94.2 overs, India was bowled out for 397. Hence, Australia had a lead of 177 runs. In the 2nd innings, Australia declared when they reached 170 runs for 5 wickets in 49 overs. The target set for India was of 348 runs. In 86.5 overs, India was all out for 347. Dean Jones and Kapil Dev were declared as Players of the Match. >