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Explained: What Is A Boxing Day Test Match? Where Is It Celebrated?

Jatin KhandelwalBy Jatin Khandelwal25/12/2023No Comments2 Mins Read
Explained: What Is A Boxing Day Test Match? Where Is It Celebrated?
Explained: What Is A Boxing Day Test Match? Where Is It Celebrated?

On December 26th, 2023, Pat Cummins’ Australian team will play the Boxing Day Test match against Shan Masood’s Pakistan unit. This is the second Test of the 3-Test series which Australia lead 1-0 after a thumping win in Perth.

In another part of the world, Temba Bavuma’s South Africa will host Rohit Sharma’s India in Centurion, also in a Boxing Day match.

What Is A Boxing Day Test Match? Why 26th December Test is called a Boxing Day?

A Boxing Day Test match is a Test that starts on December 26 in Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, South Africa, and Canada. Every year, Australia hosts its Boxing Day Test in Melbourne at the MCG.

There is a lot more crowd and buzz among the fans on Boxing Day sports in these countries. The Boxing day is traditionally a holiday in these countries.

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So what is the meaning of Boxing Day?

Well, Boxing Day, which is December 26, doesn’t have anything to do with the sport of Boxing, or with any sport for that matter.

The Boxing Day has religious and cultural reasons for its name. It was coined during Queen Victoria’s reign in the 1800s.

The name ‘Boxing Day’, which is the day after Christman, is a reference to the unpacking of the gifts that people receive from their friends and family on Christmas.

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In Europe, the Boxing Day has religious sentiments. It is celebrated as St.Stephen’s Day in Ireland and the Catalonia region of Spain. In other European nations, including Hungary, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands, the Boxing Day is observed as a second Christmas.

Meanwhile, talking about the two Boxing Day Test matches we have at our hands, while Australia look to take a 2-0 lead in the series, India aim to put their best foot forward toward recording a historic maiden Test series win in South Africa.

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Jatin Khandelwal is a prominent cricket writer known for his insightful analysis, in-depth research, and engaging writing style. He has an experience of more than 5 years in cricket writing. Jatin has worked with some of the top cricket websites in India and he has been heading The Cricket Lounge's editorial wing from past one and a half years.

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