Australia's upcoming international cricket summer is shaping up to be a thrilling one, featuring a first-ever four-match Test series against New Zealand and a two-Test series against Bangladesh. In total, there will be 27 international matches across both men's and women's cricket, taking place at 14 different venues. The action kicks off in the north with Bangladesh visiting for two Tests in August, set to unfold in Darwin and Mackay. Following that, the women's team will take the stage with a series of white-ball matches, including three ODIs and three T20Is, all hosted in Brisbane and Sydney. In November, England will arrive for a white-ball tour, which includes three men's ODIs and a five-match T20I series. The ODIs will be played in Perth, Adelaide, and Hobart, while the T20Is will light up Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, and Canberra. Also Read | 'The Other Teams Are Going To...': Virat Kohli Fires Big Warning as RCB Begin IPL 2026 Prep The highlight of the summer will undoubtedly be the historic four-Test series against New Zealand, running from early December to early January, with matches scheduled in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. As the season progresses, the women's team will host New Zealand for three T20Is and three ODIs in February and March. The summer will wrap up with a special one-off 150th Anniversary Test between the men's teams of Australia and England at the MCG from March 11 to 15. With such a packed schedule, cricket fans can expect an action-packed summer filled with excitement. From the groundbreaking four-Test series against New Zealand to the series against Bangladesh and England, along with a host of ODIs and T20Is, there will be no shortage of thrilling matches to catch. And to top it all off, the summer will conclude with the historic 150th Anniversary Test at the MCG, ensuring that cricket lovers across the nation have plenty to cheer about all season long.