What does the cryptic crossword clue "Early spin in cricket match: play shot with force (4-5)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TEST (synonym="cricket match") + DRIVE (synonym="play a shot with force") = TESTDRIVE The answer is TESTDRIVE.

Early spin in cricket match: play shot with force (4-5)

Guardian Cryptic #29306 | 15 Across | 2024-02-15 flower

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