Australia to tour India for five Tests as CA announces fixtures for 2026-27 season
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Australia will have a packed schedule in Test cricket for the 2026-27 season.
Cricket Australia have always thrived on excellence in the longest format of the game. The current leadership group also aspires to continue playing the format in the same fashion as the yesteryears. Pat Cummins is currently leading a Test squad which has several veterans, but is also witnessing the emergence of young players from domestic cricket.
The 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, it is time to look at their schedule in Test cricket for the 2026-27 season.
Upcoming Test fixtures of Australia for 2026-27 season
Cricket Australia today announced the dates for the two NRMA Insurance 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 three gruelling encounters against a Proteas pace attack. This attack traditionally exploits bouncy conditions with clinical effectiveness.
Furthermore, the Australian summer schedule features a historic four-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.
Immediately after the home season ends, the Pat Cummins-led side face their most significant hurdle. They enter a five-match series against India on Indian soil. 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.
ICC World Test Championship Standings
The Pat Cummins-led side maintain a commanding presence at the summit of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings as of February 25, 2026. The team secured vital percentage points through consistent victories. These results position them favourably for another appearance in the grand final at Lord’s.
Currently, the Australians boast a points percentage of 87.50 per cent. This lead follows their recent 4-1 triumph in the Ashes series against England. It also provided a substantial buffer against their nearest rivals, New Zealand and South Africa.
Where do Australia currently sit in the ICC World Test Championship standings?
As of February 25, 2026, Pat Cummins and his side maintain a commanding lead at the summit of the standings with a points percentage of 87.50 per cent.
What is the primary challenge for the Australian batters in the upcoming season?
The batters must adapt their techniques to survive against world-class spin bowling in India and the lively wickets in South Africa.
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