Nagpur: Cricket fans in Nagpur are in for another blockbuster as India and Australia are set to face off once again in a high-voltage Test clash. The first match of the five-Test series will be played from January 21 to 25, 2027, at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Jamtha.
The announcement has reignited excitement among fans, especially with memories still fresh of India’s dominant innings and 132-run victory over Australia in February 2023 at the same venue. With both teams returning to the city, Nagpur is once again gearing up for a grand celebration of Test cricket.
Nagpur Set for Another Cricket Carnival
The Jamtha stadium will once again become the center of attention as top international stars take the field. The 2023 win remains one of India’s most emphatic performances on home soil, and expectations will be sky-high as the two cricketing giants lock horns again.
Busy 2026–27 Season Ahead for India
India’s international home season will begin in September 2026, featuring a packed schedule:
- West Indies Tour of India:
3 ODIs and 5 T20Is across cities like Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. - Sri Lanka Tour (December 2026):
3 ODIs and 3 T20Is in Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Cuttack, and Pune. - Zimbabwe Series (Early 2027):
3 ODIs scheduled in Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.
Full Schedule: India vs Australia Test Series 2027
The much-anticipated five-match Test series against Australia will be the highlight of the season:
- 1st Test: Nagpur (Jan 21–25)
- 2nd Test: Chennai
- 3rd Test: Guwahati
- 4th Test: Ranchi
- 5th Test: Ahmedabad
With Nagpur hosting the opening Test, the city is all set to witness another electrifying chapter in India-Australia cricket rivalry. The countdown has begun for what promises to be a thrilling start to 2027.









