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Australia began a big year of Test cricket in style by beating England by five wickets at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The victory sealed a 4-1 Ashes series triumph after retaining the Urn courtesy of wins in each of the first three Tests.

Australia has plenty to look forward to in this format in the second-half of 2026. This then leads into a huge 2027 which includes five-match series in both India and England.

Test matches for Australia in 2026-27

August: Two Tests against Bangladesh (home)

• 1st Test: August 13-17, Darwin.
• 2nd Test: August 22-26, Mackay.

Australia’s next assignment is two Tests against Bangladesh in Darwin and Mackay in August. This will be the first time Bangladesh tours Australia for Test cricket since 2003. Also, the Tests will be Australia’s first in the Top End since 2004.

“We want to make sure we continue to play cricket in lots of different locations, so the next generation of kids can see their stars,” said Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg in August 2025.

“I spent some time with the Chief Minister there and they’ve got a strong appetite for more cricket, as have we, to play more cricket there.

“The conditions up there are amazing when you take out the biggest variable we have in cricket, which is weather, and you have nothing to worry about.”

September and October: Three Tests against South Africa (away)

• 1st Test: October 9-13, Durban.
• 2nd Test: October 18-22, Gqeberha.
• 3rd Test: October 27-31, Cape Town.

Australia then travel to South Africa for a blockbuster three-match series against the World Test Champions. The Proteas have been in outstanding form since the start of the last WTC cycle, and they continue to get better.

Since beating Australia in the 2025 Final at Lord’s, South Africa fought back brilliantly to draw 1-1 in Pakistan before sealing a historic 2-0 series win in India.

Australia’s visit will be their first in Test cricket since the infamous 2018 tour marred by the sandpaper ball tampering scandal. This series promises to be a huge test for Pat Cummins’ team especially given the quality of the South African pace attack.

December and January: Four Tests against New Zealand (home)

• 1st Test: December 9-13, Perth.
• 2nd Test: December 17-21, Adelaide.
• 3rd Test: December 26-30, Melbourne.
• 4th Test: January 4-8, Sydney.

Australia round out 2026 and start 2027 with a four-match series against New Zealand. This will be the Black Caps’ first visit to their Trans Tasman rivals for a Test series since 2019/20. Australia won that series 3-0.

Australia have had the wood over New Zealand in Test cricket both home and away. Pat Cummins’ team won the most recent series between the sides in New Zealand 2-0 in early 2024, where they produced a magnificent run chase in the second Test.

New Zealand’s last Test win against Australia came in Hobart in 2011. Since then, Australia are unbeaten in 10 Tests against the Black Caps, including nine wins.

January-March 2027: Five Tests against India (away)

• 1st Test: January 21-25, Nagpur.
• 2nd Test: January 29-February 2, Chennai.
• 3rd Test: February 11-15, Guwahati.
• 4th Test: February 19-23, Ranchi.
• 5th Test: February 27-March 3, Ahmedabad.

Australia then travel to India for a blockbuster five-match series. India’s Test struggles over the past couple of years gives Australia hope of a first series win there since 2004, but it remains a very difficult assignment over five matches.

Women’s Test: March 2026

Australia’s Women’s Team played a Test match against India at the historic WACA ground between 6-9 March. It was a day-night Test.

Australia won by 10 wickets, sending off the now retired Alyssa Healy in the best possible fashion.