Multiple choice general knowledge sports England 1875 1877 1879 1891 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation England played in the first ever Test match in 1877 against Australia at Melbourne. This marked the birth of Test cricket. The years 1875, 1879, and 1891 are incorrect - 1875 is too early, while 1879 and 1891 are after the historic first Test.