ICC World Test Championship3rd Test
Time confirmed(Dec 25, 23:30 UTC)(Dec 26, 05:00 IST)
Australia vs 
New Zealand
Melbourne Cricket Ground
(Dec 25, 23:30 UTC)(Dec 26, 05:00 IST)Melbourne Cricket Ground
Fan pulse
Australia53%
New Zealand47%
Rosters not announced yet
Teams usually name their squads shortly before tip-off.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is Australia vs New Zealand?
- Australia vs New Zealand is scheduled to start on Friday, December 25, 2026 at 23:30 UTC.
- Where is Australia vs New Zealand played?
- Australia vs New Zealand will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- What competition is Australia vs New Zealand in?
- Australia vs New Zealand is part of the ICC World Test Championship.
- How long until Australia vs New Zealand starts?
- Australia vs New Zealand starts on Friday, December 25, 2026 at 23:30 UTC. The countdown at the top of the page shows the time left, live.
Local start times
| New York (EST) | Fri, Dec 25, 18:30 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PST) | Fri, Dec 25, 15:30 |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | Fri, Dec 25, 23:30 |
| Central Europe (GMT+1) | Sat, Dec 26, 00:30 |
| India (GMT+5:30) | Sat, Dec 26, 05:00 |
| Japan (GMT+9) | Sat, Dec 26, 08:30 |
| Sydney (GMT+11) | Sat, Dec 26, 10:30 |
| Brazil (GMT-3) | Fri, Dec 25, 20:30 |