test match
noun
1
: any of a series of championship cricket matches played between teams representing Australia and England
2
: a championship game or series (as of cricket) played between teams representing different countries
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The Oval does sell out for England test matches against other nations and for Surrey's short-format games.
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ABC News, 4 May 2026
In September, the All Blacks suffered their biggest ever loss in a test match, losing 43-10 against South Africa in Wellington, New Zealand.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The test match doubleheader has been a year in the making and is part of World Rugby and USA Rugby’s efforts to lay the foundation for successful Olympic games and Rugby World Cups in 2028, 2031, and 2033.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Don't miss out on your favorite cricket teams from around the world, from international test matches to the American Major League cricket league.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
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ABC News, 4 May 2026
In September, the All Blacks suffered their biggest ever loss in a test match, losing 43-10 against South Africa in Wellington, New Zealand.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The test match doubleheader has been a year in the making and is part of World Rugby and USA Rugby’s efforts to lay the foundation for successful Olympic games and Rugby World Cups in 2028, 2031, and 2033.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Don't miss out on your favorite cricket teams from around the world, from international test matches to the American Major League cricket league.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
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“Test match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/test%20match. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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