Australia will kick off their 2026-27 home season with a two-match Test series against Bangladesh. The series opener is scheduled to take place at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin from August 13 to 17. Pat Cummins, who could manage to play only one Test in the 2025-26 Ashes series at home, will lead the hosts, while the visitors are set to play under the leadership of Najmul Hossain Shanto.
The Baggy Greens will face Bangladesh in the World Test Championship (WTC) for the first time. In their first home series against the Bangladeshi team since 2003, Australia will be keen to put on a strong show and strengthen their position at the top of the WTC 2025-27 points table.
The Aussies will have high hopes from the likes of Travis Head, Steve Smith,
Alex Carey, Nathan Lyon and their pace trio of Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.
On the other hand, Bangladesh will expect their senior players, including Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mominul Haque and Taskin Ahmed, to step up and deliver strong performances to help them secure a famous Test win Down Under.
All you need to know about 1st Australia-Bangladesh Test
When and where will the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh take place?
The first Test of the two-match series between Australia and Bangladesh will be played at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin from August 13 to 17.
What time will the Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test begin?
The day’s play in the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh will begin at 6:00 AM IST.
Which TV channel will telecast the Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test in India?
The first Test between Australia and Bangladesh, beginning in Darwin on August 13, will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India.
How can fans watch the first Australia-Bangladesh Test online in India?
The first Test will be streamed live in India on the Jio Hotstar app and website from 6:00 AM IST onwards.
Squads
Australia: Pat Cummins (C), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (WK), Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Soumya Sarkar, Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Amite Hasan (WK), Jaker Ali Anik (WK), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (VC), Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Musfik Hasan, Litton Das
