Pakistan are likely to visit Australia for a three-match Test series in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2027–29 cycle, according to media reports.
As per details, Adelaide Oval is expected to host the opening Test, followed by the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), while the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is set to stage the final match of the series.
Although the official schedule has not been released yet, several reports have confirmed these developments.
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Meanwhile, Australia had originally planned a two-phase white-ball tour of Pakistan.
Under the earlier schedule, Australia were to play three T20Is in Pakistan from January 30 to February 5, ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.
The second leg consisted of a three-match ODI series from March 13–19.
However, the ODI matches are now expected to be shifted from their original window.
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Reports suggest that the ODIs are unlikely to take place in March, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Australia (CA) now working on a revised schedule.
The 50-over series is expected to be held after the conclusion of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11.
The Future Tours Programme (FTP) had previously listed the ODIs between March 13 and 19.
Pakistan and Australia share a long-standing rivalry in Test cricket, having met in 72 matches.
Australia have won 37 games, Pakistan 15, while 20 Tests have ended in a draw.
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Pakistan last travelled to Australia for a Test series in 2023-2024, when they were beaten 3–0 in Shan Masood’s first series as Test captain.
The Green Shirts came close to victory and fought hard in the second Test in Melbourne, and were ahead in the first innings of the third Test, but were unable to hold their nerve across the series.
