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Their next red-ball assignment will be a three-Test tour of the South Africa National Cricket Team in October, followed by a series against the New Zealand National Cricket Team and India National Cricket Team.
Australia fight back after losing first Test against Bangladesh
Australia bounced back strongly in the second Test at Mackay after Bangladesh had taken the lead in the series with a nine-wicket win in Darwin. The hosts won the second Test by an innings and 51 runs to level the series 1-1.
Mitchell Starc was the standout performer in Mackay, taking six wickets in Bangladesh's first innings as they were bowled out for 64. Australia responded with 210 before dismissing Bangladesh for 95 in their second innings.
The result means Australia head into the remainder of their Test schedule with momentum after avoiding a series defeat against Bangladesh.
The two-Test series also gave Australia an opportunity to address some of the concerns that emerged from their opening defeat. The defeat in Darwin put them under pressure early in the series, but their response in Mackay was convincing. The bowling attack controlled the match from the first innings, while the batting unit built a useful lead before the bowlers returned to finish the job.
Australia’s Test road ahead after 1-1 Bangladesh series draw
Australia to travel to South Africa for three Tests
Australia's next Test assignment will be a three-match series in South Africa. The opening Test will be played in Durban from October 9 to 13, followed by the second Test in Gqeberha from October 18 to 22.
The third and final Test is scheduled for Cape Town from October 27 to 31. The series will give Australia another important challenge away from home before their busy home season begins.
The South Africa tour will be Australia's first Test series after the Bangladesh campaign. With three matches spread across October, the series will provide another opportunity for the Australian side to build consistency in red-ball cricket.
Australia set to host New Zealand for four Tests
Australia will then host New Zealand for a four-Test series in December and January. The first Test will be played in Perth from December 9 to 13, followed by the second Test in Adelaide from December 17 to 21.
The third Test is scheduled for Melbourne from December 26 to 30, with the fourth Test to follow in Sydney from January 4 to 8, 2027.
The four-Test series will take Australia through the end of 2026 and into the beginning of 2027. Perth will host the opening match before the series moves to Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. The schedule also includes a Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, followed by the traditional Sydney fixture to close the series.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2027
Australia's biggest Test assignment in the schedule will come against India in the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The series begins in Nagpur from January 21 to 25, followed by the second Test in Chennai from January 29 to February 2.
The third Test will be played in Guwahati from February 11 to 15, while Ranchi will host the fourth Test from February 19 to 23. The series will conclude with the fifth Test in Ahmedabad from February 27 to March 3.
The five-Test series against India will follow immediately after Australia's home series against New Zealand, making it another demanding stretch of Test cricket. The opening four matches will be played in Nagpur, Chennai, Guwahati and Ranchi before the teams head to Ahmedabad for the final Test.
