Sri Lanka will host Australia in January-February 2025 for a two-match Test series, part of the World Test Championship 2023-25, along with a standalone ODI match.
Australia’s 2025 Test Tour of Sri Lanka
The Australia Men’s cricket team is scheduled to tour Sri Lanka early next year for a two-match Test series and a one-day international (ODI). These Test matches will contribute points toward the ongoing ICC World Test Championship. Currently, Australia sits in second place with a points percentage of 62.5%, while Sri Lanka follows closely in third place with 55.56%.
Schedule:
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | 29th January – 2nd February 2025 | Galle |
| 2nd Test | 6th – 10th February 2025 | Galle |
| Only ODI | 13th February 2025 | TBC |
This series could be pivotal for both teams’ prospects in qualifying for the ICC World Test Championship final, scheduled at Lord’s next June.
Australia’s previous Tour
| Format | Series Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Test Series | Drawn 1-1 | – |
| ODI Series | Sri Lanka won 3-2 | Sri Lanka |
| T20I Series | Australia won 2-1 | Australia |
This tour highlighted competitive performances from both sides across formats, with Sri Lanka taking the ODI series, while Australia clinched the T20I series and the Test series ended in a balanced 1-1 draw.
World Test Championship Standings
Here’s a table format for the current ICC World Test Championship standings based on points percentage:
| Pos | Team | Country | Played | Won | Lost | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IND | India | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| 2 | AUS | Australia | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | SL | Sri Lanka | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 4 | SA | South Africa | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | NZ | New Zealand | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 6 | ENG | England | 19 | 9 | 9 | 1 |
| 7 | PAK | Pakistan | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 8 | BAN | Bangladesh | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 9 | WI | West Indies | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
