Australia vs England 2026: ODI and T20I Schedule and Squads
Published on October 16, 2026
Summary Overview: England tour Australia for three ODIs and five T20Is from November 13 to December 2, 2026. Full schedule in local time, IST, PKT, UK and ET, plus England's squads.
Quick Questions and Key Answers
What is the tour?
Three ODIs and five T20 Internationals, from Friday, November 13 to Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at eight different grounds.
When does it start?
The 1st ODI is at Perth Stadium on Friday, November 13 at 11:30 AM local time (9:00 AM IST, 3:30 AM UK).
Who captains England?
Harry Brook leads England in both formats.
What time do the T20Is start?
Every T20I starts at 8:15 AM UK time, which is 1:45 PM IST and 1:15 PM in Pakistan.
The Story: England's First White-Ball Tour of Australia Since 2022
England last toured Australia for white-ball cricket in late 2022, under Jos Buttler. They won the T20I series 2-0 but lost the ODIs 3-0.
This time Harry Brook is in charge, and Buttler is missing after hamstring surgery. National selector Marcus North said the T20 side "has been in excellent form" under Brook.
For readers new to cricket, here is how the two formats differ:
- One Day International (ODI): each team bats for up to 50 overs (an over is six legal deliveries), and a match takes about eight hours.
- T20 International (T20I): each team bats for up to 20 overs, and a match lasts about three hours.
The ODIs also matter for the bigger picture. The 2027 Cricket World Cup is a 50-over tournament, so every ODI now doubles as World Cup preparation.
England arrive straight from the ODI tri-series in Pakistan with Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and warm up with a 50-over match against Western Australia in Perth on November 7.
Full Schedule (Local, IST, Pakistan, UK and ET)
ODI Series
| Match | Date | Venue | Local | IST | Pakistan | UK | ET |
| 1st ODI | Fri, Nov 13 | Perth Stadium, Perth | 11:30 AM | 9:00 AM | 8:30 AM | 3:30 AM | 10:30 PM (Nov 12) |
| 2nd ODI | Sun, Nov 15 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM | 8:30 AM | 3:30 AM | 10:30 PM (Nov 14) |
| 3rd ODI | Wed, Nov 18 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 2:30 PM | 9:00 AM | 8:30 AM | 3:30 AM | 10:30 PM (Nov 17) |
T20I Series
| Match | Date | Venue | Local | IST | Pakistan | UK | ET |
| 1st T20I | Sat, Nov 21 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 7:15 PM | 1:45 PM | 1:15 PM | 8:15 AM | 3:15 AM |
| 2nd T20I | Tue, Nov 24 | Carrara Oval, Gold Coast | 6:15 PM | 1:45 PM | 1:15 PM | 8:15 AM | 3:15 AM |
| 3rd T20I | Fri, Nov 27 | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM | 1:45 PM | 1:15 PM | 8:15 AM | 3:15 AM |
| 4th T20I | Sun, Nov 29 | Sydney Cricket Ground | 7:15 PM | 1:45 PM | 1:15 PM | 8:15 AM | 3:15 AM |
| 5th T20I | Wed, Dec 2 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 PM | 1:45 PM | 1:15 PM | 8:15 AM | 3:15 AM |
Local times vary because Australia has several time zones. Perth uses AWST (UTC+8), Adelaide ACDT (UTC+10:30), Queensland AEST (UTC+10, no daylight saving), and Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra AEDT (UTC+11). UK times are GMT. ET is US Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5), so the ODIs start on the evening before in the US.
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Squads
England: ODI Squad
| Role | Players |
| Captain | Harry Brook |
| Squad | Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Josh Tongue |
England: T20I Squad
| Role | Players |
| Captain | Harry Brook |
| Squad | Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, James Coles, Jordan Cox, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Aneurin Donald, Eddie Jack, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Thomas Rew, Phil Salt, Luke Wood |
England talking points:
- Jofra Archer and Jacob Bethell return. Bethell is back after a knee injury picked up against India in July.
- Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker and Josh Tongue play the ODIs only, then fly home to manage their workloads before England's Test tour of South Africa.
- Thomas Rew, 18, earns his first senior call-up after captaining England to the Under-19 World Cup final. Eddie Jack is also uncapped.
- Phil Salt returns from a quad injury, and Sam Curran from a groin injury.
- Jos Buttler (hamstring surgery) and Saqib Mahmood (knee) are injured.
Australia
Australia's squads for the series had not been announced at the time of writing. This section will be updated once they are confirmed.
Players to Watch
Harry Brook (c): England's captain in both formats and one of the most destructive batters in the world.
Jofra Archer: Back for the ODIs, and his pace should suit the bouncy pitches in Perth.
Jacob Bethell: The young left-hander returns from injury in both squads.
Thomas Rew: The 18-year-old could make his international debut in the T20Is.
Phil Salt: Back from injury to open the batting in the T20Is.
Stat Corner
| Stat | Figure |
| Matches | 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is |
| Venues | 8 grounds in 8 cities |
| Dates | November 13 to December 2, 2026 |
| England captain | Harry Brook |
| Last white-ball tour | 2022: England won T20Is 2-0, Australia won ODIs 3-0 |
| Warm-up | England vs Western Australia, Perth, November 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does England's tour of Australia start?
- Friday, November 13, 2026, with the 1st ODI at Perth Stadium at 11:30 AM local time (9:00 AM IST, 3:30 AM UK).
What time do the T20Is start in India and Pakistan?
- 1:45 PM IST and 1:15 PM PKT for all five matches.
Who is England's captain?
- Harry Brook leads England in both the ODIs and the T20Is.
Why are Archer and Atkinson not in the T20I squad?
- England are managing their fast bowlers' workloads ahead of the Test tour of South Africa.
Where is the final match?
- The 5th T20I is at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday, December 2.
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