• First men’s pink-ball Test to be played at famous Melbourne venue
• Rivals to meet for historic match starting 11 March 2027

The historic 150th anniversary Ashes Test at the MCG in 2027 will be staged as a day-night match.

Long locked in for 11 to 15 March, Cricket Australia confirmed – exactly two years out – Australia’s one-off match against England would be the first men’s pink-ball Test at the venue.