Below, is the list of the ten closest Tests of the year, regarding the margin of victory through runs.
| Team | Opposition | Margin (Runs) | Venue |
| Bangladesh | Australia | 20 | Mirpur |
| Sri Lanka | Pakistan | 21 | Abu Dhabi |
| Sri Lanka | Pakistan | 68 | Dubai |
| India | Australia | 75 | Bangalore |
| Pakistan | West Indies | 101 | Roseau |
| West Indies | Pakistan | 106 | Bridgetown |
| West Indies | Zimbabwe | 117 | Bulawayo |
| Australia | England | 120 | Adelaide |
| England | South Africa | 177 | Manchester |
| India | Bangladesh | 208 | Hyderabad |