In what year was the first officially recognized Test match played?

1877. The first officially recognized Test match took place between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 1877.

What is the standard length of a cricket pitch in yards?

22 yards. According to the official rules of cricket, the pitch is defined as being exactly 22 yards long between the two sets of wickets.

How many days is a standard Test match scheduled to last?

Five days. A standard Test match is played over five consecutive days, with play typically running from 10:30am to 6pm each day.

What is the minimum number of overs required to be bowled per day in a Test match?

90 overs. To ensure the game progresses, the rules mandate a minimum of 90 overs to be bowled during each day of a Test match.

What is the term for when a batting captain ends their innings early?

Declaration. A captain can choose to declare their innings closed at any time, even with wickets remaining, to strategically set up a win.

Which series has been contested between England and Australia since 1882?

The Ashes. The Ashes is the historic Test series played between England and Australia, originating from a satirical obituary published in 1882.

How many innings does each team play in a standard Test match?

Two. In a standard Test match, each team is entitled to play two innings, provided they are not bowled out or the captain declares.

What is the maximum number of overs allowed per innings in a Test match?

No limit. Unlike limited-overs formats, there is no restriction on the number of overs that can be bowled during an innings in Test cricket.

What was the name of the controversial tactic used against Don Bradman in 1932-33?

Bodyline. England employed 'Bodyline' tactics, involving short-pitched bowling aimed at the body, to curb Don Bradman's dominance during the 1932-33 Ashes.

What is the term for a batsman being dismissed without scoring a single run?

Duck. A duck is the term used in cricket when a batsman is dismissed for a score of zero runs.

How long does it take to play "Test Cricket Strategy"?

Most players finish "Test Cricket Strategy" in about 5 minutes. Each question runs on a 20-second timer with a short reveal between rounds, so 10 questions move at a brisk but comfortable pace.

Is a signup required to play "Test Cricket Strategy"?

No account is required. "Test Cricket Strategy" opens in any modern browser and starts on the first tap. Players stay anonymous unless they enter a nickname at the end for the leaderboard.

Which voice narrates "Test Cricket Strategy"?

Raj is the AI host for "Test Cricket Strategy". Raj handles the intro, narrates each question, and reacts to right and wrong answers in real time. There are six other hosts you can browse at /hosts/raj.

Is "Test Cricket Strategy" too hard for beginners?

"Test Cricket Strategy" is set to medium difficulty, which means it's a mid-level challenge — expect questions that reward genuine familiarity with the topic but don't require deep expertise. The overall tone is competitive, so the host plays up the scoreboard tension.

Can I play "Test Cricket Strategy" in a different language?

The primary language of this pack is English. Creator Pro subscribers can retranslate any pack into any of Trivana's ten supported languages, and the AI host re-voices the questions in that language rather than reading a subtitle.

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Q: What's inside "Test Cricket Strategy"?

The pack centers on test cricket strategy. The question set draws from Test match rules and regulations, Historical cricket rivalries, Pitch dimensions and terminology, Strategic captaincy decisions, The role of the MCC, and Evolution of match formats. Individual questions aren't listed here to keep the first playthrough spoiler-free.

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Test Cricket Strategy is a 10-question AI-hosted trivia round about test cricket strategy, voiced by Raj and playable in about 5 minutes with no signup.

The round leans into score streaks and beat-my-score sharing and the difficulty stays balanced for mixed audiences.

Key facts about Test Cricket Strategy

Test Cricket Strategy contains 10 multiple-choice questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete.
The round is hosted by an AI voice (Raj) that reads each question aloud and reacts to your answer in real time.
The pack is delivered in English and is free to play in any modern browser without an account.
Every question was generated by AI and passed Trivana's fact-checking pipeline before publication.
The first officially recognized Test match was played between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from March 15 to March 19, 1877, with Australia winning by 45 runs[1][3][5].
Questions cover 6 sub-topics within test cricket strategy, including Test match rules and regulations, Historical cricket rivalries, Pitch dimensions and terminology.

About “Test Cricket Strategy”

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10 questions
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English

Hosted byHighRajDesi energyWarm, confident Indian-English with Hinglish comfort

Beat "Test Cricket Strategy" and you've earned it. This is a medium-difficulty, competitive-tone pack built around test cricket strategy — no padding, no giveaways.

The format is simple: 10 questions, a 20-second timer per question, and no hints. Typical run time is about 5 minutes. Raj hosts the whole thing out loud — raj narrates with bollywood-style swagger — vibrant, celebratory, fluent in hindi and english.

Topic coverage includes Test match rules and regulations, Historical cricket rivalries, Pitch dimensions and terminology, Strategic captaincy decisions, The role of the MCC, and Evolution of match formats. Actual questions are held back so the first run still feels like a test instead of a recap.

Hit a good score? Share the link — every challenge carries your score through to the next player so they know exactly what they're chasing. Pack is published in English.

What you’ll be tested on

Test match rules and regulations
Historical cricket rivalries
Pitch dimensions and terminology
Strategic captaincy decisions
The role of the MCC
Evolution of match formats

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Most players finish "Test Cricket Strategy" in about 5 minutes. Each question runs on a 20-second timer with a short reveal between rounds, so 10 questions move at a brisk but comfortable pace.

What we verified before publishing

Fact-check status: passed

The following claims were verified through Perplexity Sonar before the questions were finalised. The host can reference any of them during play:

The first officially recognized Test match was played between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from March 15 to March 19, 1877, with Australia winning by 45 runs[1][3][5].
A standard Test match is scheduled to be played over five consecutive days, with play typically running from 10:30am to 6pm each day[2][4][5].
Each team in a Test match plays two innings, and there is no limit on the number of overs that can be bowled per innings[4][5].
Test matches require a minimum of 90 overs to be bowled per day, which equates to 30 overs per session[4].
The Laws of Cricket consist of 42 rules, the earliest known version of which was drafted in 1744 and is maintained by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in London[1][6].
The cricket pitch is 22 yards (20.12 meters) long and 10 feet (3.04 meters) wide, with wickets set 22 yards apart[3][6].
A ball hit to or beyond the boundary on the ground scores four runs, while a ball reaching the boundary from the air (a fly ball) scores six runs[3].
A team wins a Test match by outscoring their opponent after all four innings are complete or by bowling the opposition out twice while staying ahead on runs[4].
The batting captain can declare their innings closed at any time, even with wickets remaining, to end their innings early for strategic reasons[4][5].
Don Bradman is statistically considered the greatest Test batter of all time, and England employed controversial 'Bodyline' tactics to curb his dominance during the 1932–33 Ashes series[1].
Test cricket is restricted to the twelve countries that are full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and play the highest standard of international cricket[1].
The Ashes trophy, contested between England and Australia since 1882 in Test series, became a matter of national importance following the Bodyline controversy[1].

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Question 1: In what year was the first officially recognized Test match played?

Question 2: What is the standard length of a cricket pitch in yards?

Question 3: How many days is a standard Test match scheduled to last?

Question 4: What is the minimum number of overs required to be bowled per day in a Test match?

Question 5: What is the term for when a batting captain ends their innings early?

Question 6: Which series has been contested between England and Australia since 1882?

Question 7: How many innings does each team play in a standard Test match?

Question 8: What is the maximum number of overs allowed per innings in a Test match?

Question 9: What was the name of the controversial tactic used against Don Bradman in 1932-33?

Question 10: What is the term for a batsman being dismissed without scoring a single run?

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