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Australian summer of cricket schedule

Below is a projected outline of Australia’s 2024–25 home cricket season based on the ICC Future Tours Programme (FTP) and typical scheduling patterns. As of this writing, Cricket Australia has not released a fully confirmed match-by-match schedule for 2024–25. The information below is a best estimate and subject to change. Keep an eye on official Cricket Australia announcements for the final fixtures, venues, and start times.

Men’s International Fixtures

Test Series vs. India (Five-Test Series)

What’s the full match schedule of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
First Test, Perth Stadium, Perth: November 22-26, 2024 from 10:20am (02:20 GMT) to 5:20pm (09:20 GMT)
Second Test, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide: December 6-10, 2024 from 2:30pm (04:00 GMT) to 10pm (11:30 GMT)
Third Test, Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane: December 14-18, 2024 from 10:20am (00:20 GMT) to 5:20pm (07:20 GMT)
Fourth Test, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne: December 26-30, 2024 from 10:30am (11:30 GMT) to 5:30pm (18:30 GMT)
Fifth Test, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney: January 3-7, 2025 from 10:30am (11:30 GMT) to 5:30pm (18:30 GMT)
Highlight Matches:
- Boxing Day Test (Dec 26–30) at the MCG
- New Year’s Test (Starting around Jan 3) at the SCG

Every four years, India tours Australia for a marquee Test series, often extended to five matches. These are high-profile contests that typically occupy the heart of the Aussie summer. Expect the traditional Boxing Day and New Year’s Tests to fall within this series.

Limited-Overs Matches

T20Is & ODIs vs. India
- Additional limited-overs fixtures often follow or precede the Test series. The exact schedule (number of matches, venues, and dates) will likely be released closer to the season.

Women’s International Fixtures (Projected)

Australia’s Women’s team typically hosts at least one major touring side during the summer. While details for 2024–25 are yet to be announced, possible scenarios include:

Series vs. India or England (Multi-Format)
Combination of T20Is and ODIs
Possible One-Off or Multi-Day Test (if part of a Women’s Ashes or special agreement)

Dates, venues, and opponents will depend on the final schedule Cricket Australia negotiates.

Big Bash League (BBL) & Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL)

Men’s BBL (BBL|14)

Expected Window: Mid-December 2024 – Late January 2025
Venues: Various capital cities and select regional centers around Australia
Format: T20 franchise league with eight teams playing a round-robin format plus finals.

Women’s BBL (WBBL|10)

Expected Window: October – Early December 2024
Venues: Nationwide
Format: T20 franchise league with eight teams playing before the men’s BBL season.

Planning & Tickets

Official Fixture Release: Cricket Australia usually announces the detailed summer schedule (dates, venues, times) in the winter months (around May–July).
Ticket Sales: Once fixtures are confirmed, tickets generally go on sale through official platforms like Ticketek or Ticketmaster.
Broadcast: Matches are typically broadcast in Australia on the Seven Network, Fox Cricket, and streamed via Kayo. International viewers should check local listings or digital platforms.
Travel & Accommodation: If you’re planning to attend key Tests (like the Boxing Day or New Year’s Test), book flights and accommodation as early as possible. These marquee matches draw large crowds.

big bash scheudle

BBL 2024 2024/25 – Schedule & Results

Teams

Grounds

Sun, 15 Dec ’24

1st Match (D/N) • Perth, Big Bash League

Perth Scorchers

Melbourne Stars

6:15 PM

8:15 am GMT | 4:15 pm Local

Match yet to begin