How long do england cricket test matches go on for?

Question

Im taking my boyfriend to watch england vs south africa but i want to know how long a match goes on,so i know whether to book a hotel.

Answer 1

The duration of a cricket test match is 5 days unless the match is decided earlier.

Answer 2

They go for 5 days and each day is  6hrs of play+ 1 hr 15 minute break. So , about 7 hours 15 minutes. If it starts at 10, generally ends at 5.