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

The earthquake caused Ireland's second cricket test match in Bangladesh to stop temporarily.

From BBC

"It was an honour to be called up to play for Scotland and to be here in New Zealand was amazing and I was really looking forward to three big test matches," White added.

From BBC

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