Team guideNov 6, 20264 min read
Australia Cricket Team: History, Home Grounds and How to Follow Them Live
Australia are the most successful team in the history of the 50 over World Cup and a constant presence in finals.
Who they are
Australia played the first ever Test match in 1877 and have stayed at the top of the game for most of its history. They are known for aggressive batting and strong fast bowling.
Governing body and nickname
Australia is run by Cricket Australia. The team is often called the Baggy Greens or the Aussies.
Home grounds
Australia play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Sydney Cricket Ground, the Gabba in Brisbane, Adelaide Oval and Optus Stadium in Perth.
Major titles
Australia have won the 50 over World Cup six times (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015 and 2023), the T20 World Cup in 2021 and the World Test Championship in 2023.
What to watch for
Watch the pace attack on bouncy pitches and the batters who can score quickly from the first ball.
How to follow them live
When Australia play, the match appears on the Crease live page with ball by ball updates, the scorecard and the result as soon as it is final. Check the schedule page for the next fixture and the results page for the last one. Squads and records change, so confirm the latest on the official board site.
Quick answers
Who runs the Australia cricket team?
Cricket Australia runs it.
When did Australia play their first Test?
Australia played the first ever Test match in 1877 against England in Melbourne.
Where can I follow Australia live scores?
On Crease, open the live page or the schedule page when a Australia match is on. Scores update every few seconds.