The Chester-le-Street Test was one of the fastest run-scoring Tests in cricket annals. Batting first Bangladesh were dismissed for 104 in 39.5 overs at a run-rate of 2.61.
England made their runs at a run-rate of 5.73. In their second innings, Bangladesh put on a better performance, making 316 runs at 4.33 runs per over.
The overall run-rate of 4.54 is the second highest ever achieved in a Test. The highest run-rate achieved in a Test is 4.78 between South Africa and Australia in a Test played more than 100 years ago.
The following table lists the fastest run-scoring Tests:
| RpO | Runs | Balls | Batted 1st | Batted 2nd | Venue | Season |
| 4.78 | 1223 | 1536 | SA | Aus | Johannesburg | 1902-03 |
| 4.54 | 867 | 1144 | Ban | Eng | Chester-le-Street | 2005 |
| 4.36 | 1034 | 1424 | Eng | Aus | Birmingham | 2001 |
| 4.21 | 659 | 940 | Zim | SA | Cape Town | 2004-05 |
| 4.20 | 828 | 1183 | Ban | Pak | Multan | 2001-02 |
| 4.18 | 795 | 1141 | Ban | Eng | Lord's | 2005 |
| 4.14 | 1441 | 2090 | SL | Ind | Chennai | 1982-83 |
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