About First Cricket Test Match
the first Test cricket match was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from 15–19 March 1877 between Australia and England — Australia won by 45 runs.
Use the live elapsed counter at the top of this page to see exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds have passed since 15 March 1877.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days since the first cricket Test match?
The live counter on this page shows the exact number of days since the first cricket Test match on 15 March 1877, updating every second.
How many years since the first cricket Test match?
The live counter on this page shows the exact years and days since the first cricket Test match in 1877. The years figure updates in real time.
How many weeks since the first cricket Test match?
The live counter on this page shows the precise number of weeks elapsed since the first cricket Test match on 15 March 1877.
What day of the week was the first cricket Test match?
The first cricket Test match began on a Thursday, 15 March 1877.
When is the next anniversary of the first cricket Test match?
The anniversary of the first cricket Test match falls each year on 15 March. The stats box above shows exactly how many days until the next one.