On this day, 26/01 in 1993 West Indies won the test match against Australia by 1 run which is still the winning a test match by the smallest margin by runs. In this match, Curtley Ambrose has taken a 10-wicket haul - 6 in the first innings and 4 in the second innings. With the Aussies chasing 186, it looked all over at 74 for 7, and then - after a steadfast 54 from the debutant Justin Langer - at 144 for 9, but Tim May (42 not out) almost became a national hero in his first Test for four years.
Smallest victories in Test Matches (by Runs)
| Winner | Margin | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 1 run | v Australia | Adelaide | 23-Jan-93 |
| England | 2 runs | v Australia | Birmingham | 04-Aug-05 |
| Australia | 3 runs | v England | Manchester | 24-Jul-02 |
| England | 3 runs | v Australia | Melbourne | 26-Dec-82 |
| New Zealand | 4 runs | v Pakistan | Abu Dhabi | 16-Nov-18 |
| South Africa | 5 runs | v Australia | Sydney | 02-Jan-94 |
| Australia | 6 runs | v England | Sydney | 20 Feb 1885 |
| Australia | 7 runs | v England | The Oval | 28 Aug 1882 |
| South Africa | 7 runs | v Sri Lanka | Kandy | 30-Jul-00 |
| New Zealand | 7 runs | v Australia | Hobart | 09-Dec-11 |
| England | 10 runs | v Australia | Sydney | 14 Dec 1894 |