Overview
- The two-day day‑night fixture is scheduled for November 29–30 at Manuka Oval between the first and second Ashes Tests.
- Peter Handscomb will captain a squad that includes veteran quick Peter Siddle, with former Australia captain Tim Paine appointed coach.
- George Bailey said the selection strikes a balance between youth, experience, and opportunity for players to face international opposition.
- Konstas was left out of the Ashes squad after lean returns, including 161 Sheffield Shield runs at an average near 20 this season.
- Rising prospects Oliver Peake, Campbell Kellaway, and Hugh Weibgen were named alongside Nathan McSweeney in a group blending next‑gen batters with seasoned leaders.