Noun
(cricket) A five-day first class match between sides representing the official Test nations.
(rugby union, field hockey) An international match between the teams of two nations.
test match (plural test matches)
Alternative form of Test match
It's always good to win a Test match and if you win it comfortably, it can leave a few psychological marks on opposition sides. Ricky Ponting
After the World Cup Cronje was part of the tour to the West Indies; he featured in the three ODI's, and in the Test match at Bridgetown that followed, he made his Test debut. Source: Internet
Adelaide Oval will host a day-night, pink-ball Test match when India tour Australia in December-January. Source: Internet
A Test match is a first-class match played between two ICC full member countries subject to their current status at the ICC and the application of ICC conditions when the match is played. Source: Internet
He followed up the innings with an unbeaten 60 in the second innings of the Test. citation Prior to this Test match, he had had an unusually horrible run of form, failing in all six innings in the preceding three Tests. Source: Internet
At that time, test match referees came from the home nation, substitutions took place only if a doctor found a player unable to continue and there were no video cameras or sideline officials to prevent violent play. Source: Internet