Test match records in 2022 and 2023

Test cricket, a form of sport that dates back to the late 19th century, holds a rich history filled with memorable moments and remarkable records. From astonishing individual achievements to monumental team successes, these records have shaped the course of cricket history. In the following sections, we will delve into some of the most significant records in Test cricket, celebrating the extraordinary performances that have left an indelible mark on this prestigious format of the game.

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Records in 2022 in Test matches

The year 2022 kicked off with a Test match between New Zealand and Bangladesh on January 1-5, where Bangladesh secured an 8-wicket victory at Mount Maunganui (Test # 2444). This was closely followed by a contest between South Africa and India on January 3-6 in Johannesburg, with South Africa emerging as the winner by 7 wickets (Test # 2445). The Test match held in Sydney from January 5-9 saw Australia and England settle for a draw (Test # 2446).

New Zealand and Bangladesh again locked horns on January 9-11 in Christchurch, resulting in a resounding victory for New Zealand by an innings and 117 runs (Test # 2447). Afterwards, South Africa hosted India in Cape Town on January 11-14, where South Africa triumphed by 7 wickets (Test # 2448). Australia registered a win against England by 146 runs in Hobart on January 14-16 (Test # 2449).

In February, New Zealand and South Africa played a Test match in Christchurch, where New Zealand won by an innings and 276 runs on February 17-19 (Test # 2450). However, South Africa struck back in the subsequent match in Christchurch, earning a 198-run victory from February 25-March 1 (Test # 2451).

In March, India hosted Sri Lanka in Mohali and clinched victory by an innings and 222 runs (Test # 2452), while the Test match between Pakistan and Australia in Rawalpindi ended in a draw (Test # 2453). The matches between West Indies and England in North Sound, and between Pakistan and Australia in Karachi, also resulted in a draw (Test # 2454 & 2455).

India won against Sri Lanka by 238 runs in Bengaluru on March 12-14 (Test # 2456). The clash between West Indies and England in Bridgetown resulted in another draw (Test # 2457). Later in March, Australia bested Pakistan by 115 runs in Lahore (Test # 2458), and the West Indies won against England by 10 wickets in St George’s (Test # 2459). The final match of this period, held from March 31-April 4, saw South Africa defeat Bangladesh by 220 runs in Durban (Test # 2460).

In April, South Africa hosted Bangladesh in Gqeberha, where South Africa claimed victory by 332 runs (Test # 2461) from April 8-11. The Test match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Chattogram ended in a draw (Test # 2462) from May 15-19. Later in May, Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 10 wickets in Mirpur (Test # 2463) from May 23-27.

In June, England emerged victorious in two consecutive matches against New Zealand, both by 5 wickets at Lord’s (Test # 2464) from June 2-5 and in Nottingham (Test # 2465) from June 10-14. The West Indies won twice against Bangladesh; first by 7 wickets in North Sound (Test # 2466) from June 16-19, then by 10 wickets in Gros Islet (Test # 2468) from June 24-27. England again countered New Zealand with a win by 7 wickets in Leeds (Test # 2467) from June 23-27. The month concluded with Australia beating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in Galle (Test # 2469) from June 29-July 1.

England faced India in Birmingham in July, winning by 7 wickets (Test # 2470) from July 1-5. Australia and Sri Lanka clashed once again in Galle, with Sri Lanka bouncing back to win by an innings and 39 runs (Test # 2471) from July 8-11. Sri Lanka continued to host, this time against Pakistan. The first match resulted in a Pakistani win by 4 wickets (Test # 2472) from July 16-20, but Sri Lanka retaliated with a 246-run win (Test # 2473) from July 24-28.

August saw England and South Africa face off at Lord’s, with South Africa securing an innings and 12 run win (Test # 2474) from August 17-19. However, England turned the tables in Manchester, triumphing by an innings and 85 runs (Test # 2475) from August 25-27.

In September 2022, England faced off against South Africa at The Oval, securing a win by 9 wickets (Test # 2476). The match took place on September 8-12.

From November 30 to December 4, Australia played against the West Indies in Perth and won by a margin of 164 runs (Test # 2477). Following closely, England faced Pakistan in Rawalpindi from December 1-5, where England won by 74 runs (Test # 2478).

Australia played against the West Indies again in Adelaide from December 8-11, resulting in a massive victory for Australia by 419 runs (Test # 2479). Simultaneously, there was a competition between Pakistan and England in Multan where England won by 26 runs (Test # 2480).

Bangladesh and India competed in Chattogram from December 14-18, with India claiming victory by 188 runs (Test # 2481). Australia and South Africa squared off in Brisbane on December 17-18, with Australia winning by 6 wickets (Test # 2482).

Pakistan and England had a match in Karachi from December 17-20, and England emerged victorious by 8 wickets (Test # 2483). Bangladesh and India clashed again in Mirpur from December 22-25, with India securing a narrow victory by 3 wickets (Test # 2484).

Australia and South Africa played against each other in Melbourne from December 26-29, resulting in a substantial victory for Australia by an innings and 182 runs (Test # 2485). Lastly, Pakistan and New Zealand faced off in Karachi from December 26-30, with the match ending in a draw (Test # 2486).

Records in 2023 in Test matches

The first match of 2023 registered a draw between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi (Test # 2487) from January 2-6. A similar result was seen in the fixture between Australia and South Africa in Sydney (Test # 2488) from January 4-8, and between Zimbabwe and West Indies in Bulawayo (Test # 2489) from February 4-8.

However, India secured a resounding victory over Australia by an innings and 132 runs in Nagpur (Test # 2490) from February 9-11. West Indies succumbed to Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, losing by an innings and 4 runs (Test # 2491) from February 12-14. England, too, experienced defeat by 267 runs against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui (Test # 2492) from February 16-19.

India saw another victory over Australia, this time by 6 wickets, in Delhi (Test # 2493) from February 17-19. The match between New Zealand and England in Wellington resulted in a narrow victory for New Zealand by one run (Test # 2494) from February 24-28.

In Centurion, South Africa won against the West Indies by 87 runs (Test # 2495) from February 28-March 2. However, Australia bounced back with a 9-wicket win over India in Indore (Test # 2496) from March 1-3.

South Africa claimed another win against the West Indies, this time by 284 runs in Johannesburg (Test # 2497) from March 8-11. The match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Christchurch resulted in a close victory for New Zealand by 2 wickets (Test # 2498) from March 9-13.

India and Australia faced off once more in Ahmedabad, with the match ending in a draw (Test # 2499) from March 9-13. New Zealand scored another win against Sri Lanka by an innings and 58 runs in Wellington (Test # 2500) from March 17-20.

In April, Bangladesh faced Ireland, winning by 7 wickets in Mirpur (Test # 2501) from April 4-7. Sri Lanka also took on Ireland, claiming a commanding victory by an innings and 280 runs in Galle (Test # 2502) from April 16-18.

Continuing the 2023 cricket records, Sri Lanka faced off against Ireland in Galle from April 24-28, securing a resounding victory by an innings and 10 runs (Test # 2503). A match between England and Ireland followed at Lord’s from June 1-3, where England emerged victorious by 10 wickets (Test # 2504). Australia played India at The Oval from June 7-11, clinching a win by 209 runs (Test # 2505).

Bangladesh competed against Afghanistan in Mirpur from June 14-17, with an impressive victory margin of 546 runs (Test # 2506). England faced Australia twice, first in Birmingham from June 16-20 where Australia won by 2 wickets (Test # 2507), then at Lord’s from June 28-July 2, with Australia again winning, this time by 43 runs (Test # 2508). However, England managed to turn the tides in Leeds from July 6-9, winning by 3 wickets (Test # 2509).

The West Indies and India faced off in Roseau from July 12-14, with India winning by an innings and 141 runs (Test # 2510). Sri Lanka and Pakistan competed in Galle from July 16-20, with the latter winning by 4 wickets (Test # 2511). England and Australia’s match in Manchester from July 19-23 ended in a draw (Test # 2512), as did the match between the West Indies and India in Port of Spain from July 20-24 (Test # 2513).

Pakistan won against Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs in Colombo (SSC) from July 24-27 (Test # 2514). Wrapping up July’s matches, England and Australia squared off at The Oval from July 27-31, with England clinching the win by 49 runs (Test # 2515).

Conclusion

The sport of cricket witnessed some thrilling encounters in the year 2023. The games, marked by stunning victories, heartbreaking losses, and surprising draws, truly portrayed the unpredictability and charm of Test cricket. As we look forward to more such exciting matches, these memorable moments continue to assert cricket’s standing as a game that has captivated audiences around the world.