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Australia and England to Play Historic Day-Night Test at MCG in 2027

The match will commemorate the 150th anniversary of Test cricket, marking the first men's day-night Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Cricket - Ashes - Third Test - Australia v England - Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia - December 28, 2021 Australia's Scott Boland celebrates with teammates after winning the match and retaining the Ashes REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo
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The Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the 150th anniversary Test between Australia and England

Overview

  • The 150th anniversary Test between Australia and England will take place from March 11-15, 2027, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
  • This historic match will be the first men's day-night Test at the MCG, played with a pink ball under lights.
  • The MCG hosted the first-ever Test match in 1877 and the centenary Test in 1977, both of which Australia won by 45 runs.
  • Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg emphasized the event as a celebration of cricket's heritage and its modern evolution.
  • The match will follow a busy cricket schedule, including the 2025-26 Ashes series and a home Test series against India in 2027.