TEST MATCH Definition & Meaning

test match

noun

a group of cricket games played between all-star teams of Australia and England to determine the champion.
a similar game or group of games played between all-star teams of other countries.

test match

noun

(in various sports, esp cricket) an international match, esp one of a series

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of test match¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

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The two sides have never met previously in a test match.

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The two sides recently met for a test match in the financial city of Mumbai, which India won by eight wickets.

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In another rugby incident in 2002, a fan ran onto the field and tried to attack the referee of a big test match between South African and New Zealand.

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Riaz said the medical panel of the Pakistan Cricket Board informed him that there were no fitness issues with Rauf and he could play test matches.

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His last test match was against England at the Oval in 1979.

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