Test cricket is still considered as the purest form of cricket by a myriad of cricket lovers. Played across 5 days and 15 sessions, Test cricket is usually the ultimate goal for a lot of aspiring cricketers. It is a test of one’s dedication, skill and will-power and requires immense mental fortitude.
A player’s fitness levels need to be top-notch if they are to play with the red ball. Patience is key and one must always rely on time to excel in the longest format of the game. The first Test match is considered to have been played in 1877. It was played between the Combined Australia XI and the James Lillywhite’s XI.
Nowadays, we have the World Test Championship (WTC) that is played between the full-member nations of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The teams fight amongst themselves for a spot in the WTC final. The first WTC was played between India and New Zealand and the Kiwis won the game by 8 wickets.
Since a Test match is played throughout the day till the evening, there are two designated breaks in the game. The first one is the Lunch break and the second one is the Tea break.
In this article, we take a look at the Lunch and Tea break in a Test match:
Lunch break
The Lunch break is the first break that is given to the cricketers during the Test match. The break is for 40 minutes and roughly around 30 overs are played before the Lunch break. The timings of the Lunch break depend from country to country. In India, the Lunch break takes place from 11:30 AM (IST) to 12:10 PM (IST).
Tea break
The Tea break is the second break which is given to the players in a Test match. It is a short break as compared to the Lunch break and lasts for 20 minutes. In India, the Tea break lasts from 2:10 PM (IST) to 2:30 PM (IST).
