The Australian men’s cricket team will host Pakistan in a three-match Test series starting on Thursday, December 14.
As per the Australia vs Pakistan Tests 2023 schedule, the first match will be played at the Perth Stadium, while the second Test will be hosted at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) commencing on Boxing Day (December 26).
The third and final Test between the two sides will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 3.
Reigning ICC World Test Championship (WTC) holders Australia began their title defence with a hard-fought 2-2 series draw against arch-rivals England in Ashes 2023.
The world’s second-ranked Test side Australia are currently placed fifth in the WTC 2023-25 standings with 18 points from five matches.
Meanwhile, Australia have named a 14-player squad for the Perth Test against Pakistan.
Uncapped fast bowler Lance Morris has been included in the Australian Test squad.
Apart from Lance Morris, the likes of captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland are part of the world-class pace bowling attack.
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith headline the Australian batting department.
Currently ranked sixth in the men's Test team rankings, the Pakistan national cricket team started their ICC WTC 2023-25 campaign with a 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka away from home.
With 24 points from two matches, Pakistan are placed at the top of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 standings.
Earlier last month, Pakistan announced their 18-member Test squad to be led by newly-appointed red-ball captain Shan Masood.
Young opening batter Saim Ayub and pacer Khurram Shahzad have received their maiden Test call-up.
Fast bowlers Mir Hamza, Mohammad Wasim Jr. and all-rounder Faheem Ashraf have been recalled to the Test squad.
Sarfaraz Ahmed and Mohammad Rizwan are the two wicket-keepers added to the Pakistan Test squad.
However, the visitors will be without the pace duo of Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf.
Australia vs Pakistan Test head-to-head
Australia hold a superior head-to-head record against Pakistan in Test cricket, winning 34 of the 69 matches played between these two teams. Pakistan have registered 15 victories while as many as 20 matches have ended in draws.
The last time these two sides met, Australia clinched a three-match Test series 1-0 in Pakistan in 2022.
Where to watch Australia vs Pakistan Tests 2023 live in India?
The Australia vs Pakistan Tests 2023 will be telecast live on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD TV channels in India.
Live streaming of the AUS vs PAK Tests 2023 will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website in India.
Australia vs Pakistan Tests 2023 schedule and live India match start times
All times in India Standard Time (IST)
|
Day and Date |
Match |
Venue |
Time |
|
Thursday, December 14 - Monday, December 18 |
Australia vs Pakistan, 1st Test |
Perth Stadium, Perth |
7:50 AM IST |
|
Tuesday, December 26 - Saturday, December 30 |
Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd Test |
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
5:00 AM IST |
|
Wednesday, January 3 - Sunday, January 7 |
Australia vs Pakistan, 3rd Test |
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
5:00 AM IST |
Australia vs Pakistan Tests 2023 squads
Australia Test squad (First Test only): Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wicket-keeper), Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Lance Morris, Steve Smith, Mitch Starc, David Warner
Pakistan Test squad: Shan Masood (captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper), Saud Shakeel and Shaheen Shah Afridi
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