Search
Select the dictionary language
Test match
01
a competitive international match in sports such as cricket or rugby, serving as a formal test of skill between national teams
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
test matches
What is a "test match"?
A test match is a long-format, competitive international game in sports like cricket or rugby, played between national teams to evaluate their skills. In cricket, a test match can last up to five days, with each team having the opportunity to bat and bowl multiple times. In rugby, it is typically played over 80 minutes and is often part of an international series. Test matches are prestigious, as they are seen as a more serious and thorough test of a team's capabilities and performance at the highest level.
Examples
He scored a century in the test match against the visiting team.
