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What is a 'Test' match?
Test cricket is the longest form of the sport, played over five days between two teams of 11 players. Each team bats twice, aiming to score more runs than the opposition. This particular match at Lord's, a famous London ground, is a 'Test' in a series, meaning it's one of several played to determine an overall winner.
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