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Test cricket is the longest and highest standard format of international cricket, contested only by national teams holding Full Member status from the International Cricket Council (ICC). The first recognized Test match was played between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 1877. Matches are typically scheduled over four or five days, demanding high technical skill, endurance, and strategic depth from the competing teams.

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When was the first recognized Test cricket match played?

The first officially recognized Test match was played between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from March 15 to 19, 1877. Australia won the match by 45 runs in what is now considered the birth of international Test cricket.

How many days does a Test cricket match last?

Traditional Test matches are scheduled to last up to five days, with each day typically consisting of three two-hour sessions. However, some matches end early if one team wins outright before the fifth day concludes.

What is the highest individual score ever recorded in a Test innings?

The record is held by Brian Lara of the West Indies, who scored 400 not out against England in Antigua in 2004. This innings surpassed the previous record of 380 set by Matthew Hayden of Australia just months earlier.

Which countries currently hold Full Member status in the ICC for Test cricket?

As of recent years, 12 nations hold Full Member status and are eligible to play Test cricket, including Australia, England, South Africa, the West Indies, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Ireland, and Afghanistan. Ireland and Afghanistan were the most recent additions, receiving Test status in 2017.

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