test match
1 of 1noun/ˈtɛst ˈmætʃ/
Forms:test matches
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a competitive international match in sports such as cricket or rugby, serving as a formal test of skill between national teams
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.
- He scored a century in the test match against the visiting team.
- The test match ended in a draw after five days of intense play.
- They won the final test match of the season to clinch the series.
- The rugby players faced a tough challenge in the test match against the reigning champions.
- Fans traveled from across the country to watch the test match at the historic stadium.
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