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

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

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.

From Seattle Times

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.

From Washington Times

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

From Washington Times