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Monday, December 9, 2019

2019-20 New Zealand Tour of Australia to play 3-Match Test Series in Dec'19 - Jan'20 and 3-Match ODI Series in March 2020

Australia are due to host New Zealand for a three-match Test series beginning with a day-night game in Perth from December 12. The second Test begins on Boxing Day at the iconic MCG and the final fixture will be played at the SCG from January 3.


3-Match Test Series

  • First Test @ Perth Dec 12-16,2019
  • Second Test @ MCG Dec 26-30,2019
  • Third Test @ SCG Jan 03 -07,2020

After their 2-0 series sweep against Pakistan, Australia have retained 13 of the 14-member Test squad for the upcoming three-match series against New Zealand at home, with the only omission being the extra batsman Cameron Bancroft.

Australia Test Squad

Tim Paine (C), Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Joe Burns, Pat Cummins (VC), Josh Hazelwood, Travis Head (VC), Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, James Pattinson

Cameron Bancroft though remains attached to the squad as a reserve for the series opener in Perth, James Pattinson - who returned to the fold after serving a ban - and Michael Neser will also continue to serve as reserve pacemen.

New Zealand Test Squad

Kane Williamson(C)Tom Latham,Ross Taylor,Henry Nicholls,Jeet Raval,Tom Blundell,Trent Boult,Rockie Ferguson,Matt Henry,Tim Southee,Neil Wagner,Todd Astle,Colin de Grandhomme,Mitchell Santner and B J Watling(WK)



3-Match ODI Series

  • First ODI @ SCG on March 13,2020
  • Second ODI@ SCG on March 15,2020
  • Third ODI@ Hobart on March 20,2020

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