The Black Caps will play Australia in four tests later this year. Photo: Getty ImagesThe Black Caps will play their first-ever four-test series against Australia when they tour later this year and it will be their first against any opponent in 26 years. The Black Caps host India directly before crossing the Tasman and Australia then are to leave for India almost straight after the series which will be played within a month, with short turnarounds between all four games. History will be against the current world No 5 ranked Black Caps toppling the top-ranked Australians, who have dominated their recent meetings in the longest form. Australia have won seven of their last eight tests, with the other drawn, including a 3-0 series whitewash when the teams last met in Australia six years ago.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 22, 2026 19:27 UTC