A historic one-off Test between Australia and England will take place from March 11 to March 15, 2027, marking 150 years since the first-ever Test match. This celebratory game will be hosted at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the venue of both the inaugural Test in 1877 and the Centenary Test in 1977.
A Tribute to 150 Years of Test Cricket
Cricket Australia (CA) announced this special fixture earlier this year, designed to replicate the Centenary Test of 1977, which Australia won by the same margin as the inaugural Test 100 years earlier—45 runs.
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Dates: March 11–15, 2027
- Historical Significance: Commemorates the first Test in 1877 and 150 years of Test cricket.
Clash with IPL 2027
The Test match coincides with the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027, scheduled to run from March 14 to May 30, 2027. According to an email sent to IPL franchises, players from Australia and England will join their respective teams after completing the one-off Test.
Upcoming Fixtures for Australia and England
Before this milestone game, Australia and England are set to face each other in several high-profile encounters:
- The 2025-26 Ashes:
- Starts on November 21, 2025, in Perth.
- Ends on January 4, 2026, in Sydney.
- The 2027 Ashes in England:
- Dates and venues to be announced later.
A Historic Celebration
This one-off Test not only honors the rich history of Test cricket but also reinforces the legacy of the iconic rivalry between Australia and England. Fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting this symbolic clash that ties cricket’s glorious past to its present.