Every sport has a team that wins every big tournament and title. In cricket, it is the Australian cricket team. The Men in Yellow are the best team in this sport globally. They are currently reigning ODI World Champions and have the World Test Championship mace. Because of their success, every big team wants to play or compete against them. That is one of the reasons that Australia are one of those teams that always have a packed schedule.
The Australian summer is all set to begin with the high-profile Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at home, and it will end with Ashes 2025-26. They will also play some important white-ball assignments in the next year or so. Hence, we have come up with the complete fixtures, home and away series, and the complete details for the season 2024-25.
Australia Next Cricket Match Schedule List 2024-2025
Pakistan tour of Australia 2024 (3 ODIs & 3 T20Is)
With the focus shifting to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan, Australia will be indulged in an important white-ball series with Pakistan. The Men in Green will tour Australia in November for six white-ball matches. Both teams will play three ODIs and three T20Is against each other. The tour will begin on November 4 and conclude on November 18. Three ODIs will be played in Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth, while T20Is will take place in Brisbane, Sydney, and Hobart.
| Match | Date | Day | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | November 4, 2024 | Monday | 9:00 A.M | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| 2nd ODI | November 4, 2024 | Friday | 9:00 A.M | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 3rd ODI | November 4, 2024 | Sunday | 9:00 A.M | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| 1st T20 | November 4, 2024 | Thursday | 1:30 PM | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 2nd T20 | November 4, 2024 | Saturday | 1:30 PM | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
| 3rd T20I | November 4, 2024 | Monday | 1:30 PM | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
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India tour of Pakistan (5 Tests)
Not just India and Australia, the world is waiting to see two best Test sides facing each other in one of the most prestigious series, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. This will be taking place in Australia, and they have not beaten India at home in the last two attempts. So, can India make a historic hat-trick of test series wins in Australia, or will the host finally stop the Indian side from dominating them at home?
The BGT 2024-25 will begin on November 22, 2024, and it will be almost two months of non-stop action-packed cricket, which will conclude on January 8, 2025. The five tests are scheduled to be played in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. Here is the schedule for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
| Match | Date | Day | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Nov 22-Nov 26, 2024 | Friday-Tuesday | 7:50 AM | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| 2nd Test | Dec 6–Dec 10, 2024 | Friday-Tuesday | 9:30 AM | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 3rd Test | Dec 14- Dec 18, 2024 | Saturday-Wednesday | 5:50 AM | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 4th Test | Dec 26-Dec 30, 2024 | Thursday-Tuesday | 5:00 AM | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| 5th Test | Jan 3–Jan 07, 2025 | Friday-Wednesday | 5:00 AM | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
Australia tour of Sri Lanka (2 Tests)
The reigning World Test Championship winner Australia will travel to Sri Lanka for two test matches. These games will be played in January and February 2025, just ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The schedule for two tests has yet to be announced.
Champions Trophy 2025 (Pakistan)
The two-time champions will then take part in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan. Australia won the Champions Trophy in 2006 and 2009 and are searching for their title. They finished seventh in the last two editions, so they might look good this time around.
The ICC Champions Trophy is scheduled to be played between 19 February and 9 March 2025, and eight teams will play 15 matches. Australia are drafted in Group B with England, South Africa, and Afghanistan. Below, we will share the proposed schedule for Australia.
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia vs England | 22 February 2025 | 7:50 AM | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Australia vs South Africa | 26 February 2025 | 9:30 AM | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Australia vs Afghanistan | 28 February 2025 | 5:50 AM | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
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World Test Championship 2023-25 Final
If we look at the current scenario, Australia and India are two strong contenders to qualify for the final of the World Test Championship 2023-25. Australia are currently in second place on the WTC table and have five more test matches to play and two tests against Sri Lanka. Australia need to win four out of the remaining seven tests to qualify. If they qualify, they will feature in the WTC final 2023-25, which is scheduled to take place between 11 and 16 June in England.
Australia Tour of West Indies 2025 (2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is)
Just after the WTC final 2023-25, Australia will tour West Indies for a multi-format series. These two teams will face off against each other in two tests, three ODIs and three T20Is. The test series will be part of the next WTC cycle 2025-27, so it will be important. The schedule for Australia’s tour of West Indies 2025 has yet to be announced, but it will be played between June and July 2025.
South Africa Tour of Australia 2025 (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is)
In August 2025, Australia will host South Africa for six white-ball matches. This series will be important as in 2026, there is the ICC T20 World Cup in India. Both teams will play three ODIs and three T20Is. The schedule of South Africa’s tour of Australia 2025 has yet to be announced.
Australia Tour of New Zealand 2025 (3 T20Is)
Australia then will head to New Zealand, where they will face the Black Caps for a three-match T20I series in October 2025. This will be another important assignment to check the preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India. The schedule of Australia’s tour of New Zealand 2025 has yet to be announced.
India Tour of Australia 2025 (3 ODIs and 5 T20Is)
India will be back in Australia in 2025. This time, they will play 8 white-ball matches. India and Australia will face each other in three ODIs and five T20Is, which will be played in October and November 2025. The schedule has yet to be announced.
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England Tour of Australia 2025-26 (Ashes 2025-26 – Five Tests)
The 2025 in the Australian cricket calendar will end with the next episode of Ashes 2025-26. This will be a five-match series which will begin on November 21. This will be part of the next WTC cycle 2025-27 and important for both sides.
| Dates | Match Details | Venue | Start Time (IST) | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, Fri – Nov 25, Tue | Australia vs England, 1st Test | Perth Stadium, Perth | 8:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| Dec 04, Thu – Dec 08, Mon | Australia vs England, 2nd Test | The Gabba, Brisbane | 9:30 AM | 02:00 PM |
| Dec 17, Wed – Dec 21, Sun | Australia vs England, 3rd Test | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 5:30 AM | 10:30 AM |
| Dec 26, Fri – Dec 30, Tue | Australia vs England, 4th Test | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 5:30 AM | 11:00 AM |
| Jan 04, Sun – Jan 08, Thu | Australia vs England, 5th Test | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 5:30 AM | 11:00 AM |
The series will include a pink-ball test as well. These matches will be held in Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney.
