Australia v England 150th anniversary Test at MCG will be day-night match

The 150th anniversary fixture between England and Australia to celebrate the first men’s Test match will be a day-night contest at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Cricket Australia has said the one-off fixture will take place at the MCG, which has a capacity of approximately 100,000, from 11-15 March 2027.

The MCG played host to the first Test between the sides in March 1877, with Australia winning by 45 runs, before England won the second match at the same venue to tie the series 1-1.

The 100th anniversary of the inaugural Test was also marked with a Test between Australia and England at the MCG in 1977, with Australia again winning by 45 runs.

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg said the match will be “be one of the great cricket events”.

He added: “Playing under lights will be a fantastic way to celebrate both our game’s rich heritage and Test cricket’s modern evolution.

“It will also help ensure more people are able to attend and watch what will be a fantastic occasion. We look forward to celebrating this historic occasion further as it draws nearer.”