One of the most confusing things in cricket is the timing of sessions in a Test match.
When is lunch and tea break? How long are those breaks?
When does does the day's play end?
AllSportsPeople has you covered for the fourth Boxing Day Test between Australia and England at the MCG.
Boxing Day Test MCG session times - Australia vs. England
| Session | AEDT |
|---|---|
| First session | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Lunch break | 12:30 PM - 1:10 PM |
| Second session | 1:10 PM - 3:10 PM |
| Tea break | 3:10 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Third session | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
Note: Up to 30 extra minutes may be added daily to complete the required overs.
What time is the lunch break?
The lunch break will commence at 12:30pm (AEDT) and run for 40 minutes until 1:10pm (AEDT).
Lunch break can be taken early if there is rain or a wicket falls close to the scheduled lunch time.
What time is the tea break?
The tea break will commence at 3:10pm (AEDT) and run for 20 minutes until 3:30pm (AEDT).
Tea break can be taken early if there is rain or a wicket falls close to the scheduled tea time.
What time is stumps?
The end of play for the day (or stumps) will occur at 5:30pm (AEDT), with the possibility of an extra 30 minutes being added on to complete the day's overs.