Kolkata : Cricket Australia (CA) have announced busy 2026-27 schedule.
The 2023 WTC winners and 2025 runners are all set to grab the glory for 2027 WTC as they set ahead a packed test schedule with 14 Tests to be played in 2026-27 season.
Most Aussie cricketers are playing in different T20 leagues, but the main stalwarts still keep them fresh for the longest format of the game. As the dust settles on Australia’s group stage exit from the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 following losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, it is time to look at their schedule in Test cricket for the 2026-27 season.
Cricket Australia announced the dates for the 2 Tests in Darwin (13-17 August) and Mackay (22-26 August) against Bangladesh. It marks the beginning of the 2026-27 home international season.
The squad then travels to South Africa. They face 3 tough encounters against in form Protean pace attack on bouncy conditions.
Australian summer schedule features historic 4-Test series against New Zealand. This series rekindles a fierce trans-Tasman rivalry across several iconic home venues. Fans anticipate high-scoring affairs during these matches. Both nations possess deep batting orders and sophisticated bowling strategies.
Right after that, Aussies are going to face India on Indian soil for 5 match Test series and might be one of the toughest hurdles for them.
This series carries immense weight for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. It requires the Australian batters to adapt their techniques to survive. They must face world-class spin bowling in arid environments.
Australia’s Test fixtures for 2026-27
2 Tests vs Bangladesh.
3 Tests vs South Africa in South Africa.
4 Tests vs New Zealand.
5 Tests vs India in India.
The Pat Cummins-led Australian side maintain commanding position at the summit of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings as of February 25, 2026 with points percentage of 87.50 per cent. . The team secured vital percentage points through consistent victories, with 4-1 Ashes win being the highlight.
These results position them favourably for another appearance in the grand final at Lord’s.
