Australia v Bangladesh: How to watch 1st Test in Darwin on August 13

Australia and Bangladesh meet in the opening Test of their two-match series at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Thursday, August 13, a fixture in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27. Broadcasters and streaming platforms in the teams’ markets will carry the match live.

The series marks Bangladesh’s first Test tour of Australia since 2003. Bangladesh’s preparations were disrupted by a heavy warm-up defeat to Cricket Australia XI, losing by an innings and 38 runs and being bowled out for 54 in the second innings. Litton Das has been cleared to play the first Test. Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain Bangladesh and Pat Cummins will lead Australia.

Australia have announced their playing XI for the opener. Josh Hazlewood has been named in the side after a return to selection. Cameron Green and Beau Webster are also included in Australia’s line-up for the first Test.

The first Test is scheduled to run from August 13 to 17. Play will begin at 6:00 AM (IST) on August 13, with the toss set for 5:30 AM (IST).

Viewers in India can watch the match on the Star Sports Network on television, with live streaming via the JioHotstar app and website. In Australia the game will be available on Channel Seven and 7plus as well as Kayo Sports and Foxtel. Fans in Bangladesh can stream the Test on T Sports.

The article was produced for Khel Now; the author is Anubha Anandita Pathak. She is described as a sports enthusiast with a strong passion for cricket and basketball, with experience as a district-level basketball and kabaddi player, a loyal Golden State Warriors supporter who follows Stephen Curry’s style of play, and on-ground reporting experience covering the Indian Super League and Karnataka’s hockey circuit.

The tour continues with the second Test in Mackay, scheduled from August 22 to 26.