Test Matches

Test matches are the oldest and most traditional form of cricket, representing the game in its purest format. Played over five days, each team has two innings to bat and bowl, with no over limit per innings. Test cricket emphasizes endurance, technique, patience, and strategic depth. Matches are played with a red ball, players wear white clothing, and games are usually played during the day without floodlights (though day-night Tests with a pink ball are becoming more common). Introduced in 1877, Test cricket is regarded as the ultimate challenge for any cricketer, requiring mental and physical strength to succeed.

📌 Key Points:

• Played over five days, with two innings per team.
• No fixed limit on the number of overs.
• Uses a red ball and white clothing.
• Focuses on skill, stamina, and strategy.
• First Test match: 1877 (Australia vs England).
• Considered the most prestigious format of cricket.
• Day matches traditionally, with day-night Tests gaining popularity.
• Result can be a win, loss, draw, or tie.
• Governed by the ICC Test Championship for ranking and competition.