(cricket) a cricket match played between a touring side and a local side

(cricket) A five-day first class match between sides representing the official Test nations. / (rugby union, field hockey) An international match between the teams of two nations.

a bout between two teams or competitors who have a history of competitiveness between them

(cricket) an administrative official who decides on any penalties for bad conduct etc

A sporting event at the end of a series in which the opponents are tied in terms of events won and lost.

(sports, tennis) A state in a game where a player can win the entire match by winning the next point. Often used in tennis.

Any of several early forms of match tipped with white phosphorus.

A slow-burning fuse used to ignite a matchlock musket or fire a cannon.

Alternative spelling of sulfur match

a match whose head consists of a mixture containing sulfur; a small amount of phosphorus is included either on the match, or on a striking surface in the case of a safety match