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What is Boxing Day Test match? Know the history and other important information related to Boxing Day
A 5-match Test series is being played between India and Australia under the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. So far, three matches have been played between the two teams, out of which both the teams have won 1-1 match while one match has been drawn. Now the fourth test match will be played in Melbourne from 26th December. Let us tell you that this test is called Boxing Day Test.
what is boxing day test
Boxing Day Test is a match which is played every year on 26 December i.e. the day after Christmas. The fourth Test between India and Australia will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium from December 26, the next day after Christmas. Which is called Boxing Day. Melbourne usually hosts the Boxing Day Test every year, but now the day is also celebrated in other parts of the world.
In which countries is Boxing Day celebrated?
Boxing Day is celebrated a day after Christmas. The United Kingdom and other countries that were once part of the British Empire observe this day. It was first celebrated in Melbourne. Later these included many other countries including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Nigeria, Trinidad and South Africa.
Why is Boxing Day celebrated?
It is said that in the reign of Queen Victoria, the servants of the British Empire were given Christmas gifts from the hands of their king or queen. These gifts were called Christmas boxes and since then 26 December came to be called Boxing Day.
History of Boxing Day Test
The first Test match on Boxing Day was held in 1968 during the West Indies’ tour of Australia. In such a situation, Australia organizes a Test match every year on Boxing Day since 1980. Although Australia had organized an ODI against Sri Lanka in 1989, the Boxing Day Test could not be organised.
GABA test was a draw
The Gabba Test between India and Australia was drawn on Wednesday 18 December. Talking about the match, Australia, batting first, had put 445 runs on the board with the help of centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith, in front of this score, Team India was bundled out for 260 runs. However, India was successful in saving the follow-on. With a lead of 185 runs, Australia declared the second innings at 89 with the loss of 7 wickets and set a target of 275 runs for India. In the end, till the rain interrupted, India had put 8 runs on the board without losing any wicket. After this the rain became kind.
