test match

noun

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

test match

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of test match¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

He was bowling, and the batsman—it was an Australian in a test match—hit as hard as ever he could.

From Project Gutenberg

Four victories could be set against three defeats; Australia winning the only test match, owing to the batting of Blackham.

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It was in a test match at the Oval—England against Australia.

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