test match

American  

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.

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test match British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of test match

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Watch Dinesh Chandimal's 58-run innings come to an end after an easy catch by Dan Lawrence leaves Sri Lanka on 192-6 in the second test match against England at Lord's.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2024

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

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2023

“We have opted not to have a specialist 10 on our bench for different reasons. But we think this game is a test match built for Seungsin,” Joseph said.

From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2023

Headingley hosted a test match between England and New Zealand in June last year.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2023

Shaw, Shrewsbury and Lillywhite jointly organized the expedition of 1881, when Australia won the second test match by 5 wickets.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various