Cricketing contest (5)
(Other definitions for test match that I've seen before include "may involve man dealing with maiden" , "14 [NATIONAL] team meeting" , "may be part of a series" , "International sports event" , "Ashes tie, perhaps" .)
(Other definitions for ashes that I've seen before include "Cricket honour in the fire" , "sporting trophy" , "Cinders - which were once kept in the 3 20 at 18" , "Residue form fires" , "Remains of anything burnt" .)