A world record of 1981 runs was set in a Test match played between England and South Africa in Durban in March 1939. South Africa scored 530 runs in the first innings and 481 in the second innings. England scored 316 runs in the first innings. Chasing a target of 696 runs, England reached 654 runs, but the match was abandoned midway due to fear of missing the ship. The match lasted for 12 days and was a draw.
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