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title: "When was the first cricket test match played?"  
description: "When was the first cricket test match played?"  
author: "Aniruddh Singh"  
published: 2017-12-07  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/31457/when-was-the-first-cricket-test-match-played  
category: "general knowledge"  
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# When was the first cricket test match played?

When was the first cricket [test](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/301081/pregnancy-test-kits-what-you-need-to-know) [match](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2282/the-business-anticipates-a-flat-increase-in-paying-users-for-tinder-of-7) played?

## Answers

### Answer by Vishal Kesarwani

A test is one of the **lengthiest formats of cricket** and is known for its **highest standard.** The first Test was held between **Australia and England** at the **Melbourne cricket ground i**n which Australia managed to win the match by 45 runs. It was held on 19 March 1877, test crickets consist of 4 innings which both teams have the opportunity to bat and bowl two times.

The **duration** of a test match is **5 days** now, however, **earlier it was of 6 days** as those time after 3 days of the match one day was given as rest day.

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**In the year 1977**, a test match has been played at **MCG (Melbourne cricket ground)** for celebrating the 10th anniversary of the test matches and it's literally astonishing as Australia won the match from **45 runs just like they won 100 years back.** **Quite interesting hmmm…!** \


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