England’s white-ball tour of Australia starts on Friday, November 13, with the 1st ODI at Perth Stadium. The eight matches are three ODIs followed by five T20Is across eight cities, ending with the 5th T20I at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday, December 2. England also play a warm-up game against Western Australia at the WACA Ground in Perth on Saturday, November 7. This guide covers the full Australia vs England schedule with start times in IST, every venue and the squads.
Because of the time difference, Indian fans will be watching in the morning for the ODIs and in the afternoon for the T20Is. All three ODIs start at 9:00 AM IST, and all five T20Is start at 1:45 PM IST.
England Tour of Australia 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | England tour of Australia 2026 |
| Total matches | 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is |
| Dates | November 13 to December 2, 2026 |
| Warm-up match | Western Australia vs England, November 7, WACA Ground, Perth |
| Host cities | Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra |
| Australia captain | Mitchell Marsh (ODIs and T20Is) |
| England captain | Harry Brook (ODIs and T20Is) |
| ODI start time | 9:00 AM IST (3:30 AM GMT) |
| T20I start time | 1:45 PM IST (8:15 AM GMT) |
Australia vs England Schedule 2026 and Start Times in IST
| Match | Date and Day | Venue | Local Time | Start Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | November 7, Saturday | WACA Ground, Perth | 11:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 1st ODI | November 13, Friday | Perth Stadium, Perth | 11:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2nd ODI | November 15, Sunday | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3rd ODI | November 18, Wednesday | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 2:30 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1st T20I | November 21, Saturday | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 7:15 PM | 1:45 PM |
| 2nd T20I | November 24, Tuesday | Gold Coast Stadium, Carrara | 6:15 PM | 1:45 PM |
| 3rd T20I | November 27, Friday | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM | 1:45 PM |
| 4th T20I | November 29, Sunday | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 7:15 PM | 1:45 PM |
| 5th T20I | December 2, Wednesday | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 PM | 1:45 PM |
Australia vs England Series 2026
The eight-match series opens with three ODIs, and the five T20Is follow straight after. Australia have rested Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Marsh captains both sides. Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Matthew Renshaw and Cooper Connolly are in the ODI squad but not the T20I squad. Fast bowler Nathan Ellis misses the ODIs but is in the T20I squad.
England have named 16-player squads for both formats, with Harry Brook as captain. Jofra Archer and Jacob Bethell return for the ODIs, while Thomas Rew and Eddie Jack earn their first call-ups for the T20Is. Jos Buttler is not in either squad after hamstring surgery.
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Australia vs England Series 2026 Venues Guide
| Venue | City | Matches Hosted |
|---|---|---|
| WACA Ground | Perth | Warm-up match |
| Perth Stadium | Perth | 1st ODI |
| Adelaide Oval | Adelaide | 2nd ODI |
| Bellerive Oval | Hobart | 3rd ODI |
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | Melbourne | 1st T20I |
| Gold Coast Stadium | Carrara | 2nd T20I |
| The Gabba | Brisbane | 3rd T20I |
| Sydney Cricket Ground | Sydney | 4th T20I |
| Manuka Oval | Canberra | 5th T20I |
Perth Stadium, Perth
One of the world’s most modern cricket venues, on the banks of the Swan River. It hosts the 1st ODI on November 13, and the squads will get an early look at Australian conditions here.
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Adelaide Oval hosts the 2nd ODI on November 15. The match starts at 2:00 PM local time.
Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Bellerive Oval hosts the 3rd ODI on November 18, the last 50-over game of the tour.
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
The home of Australian cricket and one of the great sporting venues in the world. It hosts the 1st T20I on November 21, which opens the T20I series.
Gold Coast Stadium, Carrara
The 2nd T20I is played here on November 24, under lights from 6:15 PM local time.
The Gabba, Brisbane
The Gabba hosts the 3rd T20I on November 27.
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
One of the most iconic grounds in the world, the SCG hosts the 4th T20I on November 29.
Manuka Oval, Canberra
Manuka Oval stages the 5th T20I on December 2, the last match of the tour.
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Australia Squads for England Series 2026
Australia ODI Squad
Mitchell Marsh (captain), Travis Head, Matthew Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Jack Edwards, Liam Scott, Ollie Peake, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa.
Australia T20I Squad
Mitchell Marsh (captain), Tim David, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitchell Owen, Nikhil Chaudhary, Jack Edwards, Sam Harper (wicketkeeper), Lachlan Shaw (wicketkeeper), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Joel Davies, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa.
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England Squads for Australia Tour 2026
England ODI Squad
Harry Brook (captain), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Josh Tongue, Henry Crocombe, Tom Banton (wicketkeeper), Jordan Cox (wicketkeeper).
England T20I Squad
Harry Brook (captain), Phil Salt (wicketkeeper), Tom Banton (wicketkeeper), Jordan Cox (wicketkeeper), Aneurin Donald (wicketkeeper), Thomas Rew (wicketkeeper), Jacob Bethell, James Coles, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Henry Crocombe, Eddie Jack.
Australia vs England Live Streaming and TV Channel in India
The TV channel and live streaming platform for the series in India have not been officially confirmed. Details will be added once the broadcaster is announced. In New Zealand, the 1st ODI streams live on Sky Sport Now.
Key Dates to Remember
- November 7: Western Australia vs England warm-up at the WACA Ground, Perth
- November 13: 1st ODI at Perth Stadium, the opening international of the tour
- November 18: 3rd ODI at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, the last ODI
- November 21: 1st T20I at the MCG, Melbourne, the start of the T20I series
- December 2: 5th T20I at Manuka Oval, Canberra, the series ends
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