Know About Lunch Break Time In Test Cricket In India
Jan 29, 2025, 16:14 IST

Structure of a Typical Test Match Day
A standard day in Test cricket is divided into three sessions, separated by two breaks:
1. Morning Session: 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
2. Lunch Break: 11:30 AM to 12:10 PM (lasting 40 minutes)
3. Afternoon Session: 12:10 PM to 02:10 PM
4. Tea Break: 02:10 PM to 02:30 PM (lasting 20 minutes)
5. Evening Session: 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM
If the fielding side fails to complete 90 overs within the scheduled time, an extra 30-minute session from 04:30 PM to 05:00 PM is mandatory.
Flexibility During Interruptions
A delay due to rain or game interruptions will require organizers to modify plan times for morning and afternoon breaks. The cricketing team takes short early lunch and tea breaks when delays require immediate mitigation.
Day-Night Test Match Variations
During Day-night matches start after mid-day the format changes to dinner breaks instead of traditional lunch breaks because of the start time. Below is the typical schedule for a day-night Test beginning at 01:30 PM:
First Session: 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM
Dinner Break: 03:30 PM to 04:10 PM (40 minutes)
Second Session: 04:10 PM to 06:10 PM
Tea Break: 06:10 PM to 06:30 PM (20 minutes)
Third Session: 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Day-Night Test Schedule in India
In India, day-night Tests usually start at 02:30 PM. The order of lunch and dinner breaks fluctuates based on the chosen testing location.
A typical schedule looks like this:
First Session: 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM
Tea Break: 04:30 PM to 04:50 PM
Second Session: 04:50 PM to 06:50 PM
Dinner Break: 06:50 PM to 07:30 PM
Third Session: 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM
Test players stay focused and fit throughout multihour matches thanks to organized lunch and dinner breaks which keep the dynamic and exciting play alive.