Test Cricket Tips
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Test Cricket tips, odds & the bold read
Updated · by PuntX Trading Desk · How we tip
- Governing Window
- Thursday 1 January 2026 to Thursday 31 December 2026
- Competing Nations
- 12 full member nations including Australia, England, India, and South Africa
- Primary Market
- Head to Head (Tests: 3-way inc. Draw)
- Match Previews
As at Sun 15 Nov, 2:04 am AEDT - Key Schedule Dates
As at Sun 15 Nov, 2:04 am AEDT Date Event Venue Wednesday 9 December 2026 Australia v New Zealand 1st Test (1:20pm AEDT) Perth Stadium Thursday 17 December 2026 Australia v New Zealand 2nd Test Adelaide Oval Saturday 26 December 2026 Boxing Day Test – Australia v New Zealand 3rd Test MCG Monday 4 January 2027 New Year (Pink) Test – Australia v New Zealand 4th Test SCG Thursday 21 January 2027 India v Australia 1st Test – Border-Gavaskar Trophy (3pm AEDT starts) Nagpur Friday 29 January 2027 India v Australia 2nd Test Chennai
Test cricket tips for international series
Test cricket tips from PuntX deliver direct match analysis and clear selections for five-day international fixtures. The PuntX Trading Desk evaluates form, venue conditions, and Head to Head markets before taking a decisive stance on every match.
PuntX editorial coverage focuses on all 12 Test-playing nations, including Australia, England, India, and South Africa. Selecting a result requires balancing long-term form against match conditions over five days. Readers looking for white-ball match coverage can also access one day international previews and twenty20 international coverage on our main cricket hub. The table below updates automatically whenever new editorial previews are published.
Check published Test Cricket previews below.
How Test match betting works including the draw
Test Cricket betting relies on a three-way market that includes Team A, Team B, and the Draw. Unlike limited-overs formats, five-day matches allow the Draw as a distinct outcome when weather or bat-first dominance prevents a result.
The primary market for five-day international matches is Head to Head (Tests: 3-way inc. Draw). Predicting outcomes across five days demands evaluating weather forecasts and pitch deterioration. For example, backing a side at $2.00 requires confidence that bowler workloads and time remaining permit taking 20 wickets. Where market prices move away from true probability, our analysts identify where the value sits. For details on how recommendations are compiled, read about the tips.
Australia's Test schedule and tour fixtures
Test Cricket fixtures in 2026 feature key tour matches for Australia, including international fixtures in South Africa across October 2026. Match dates and venue locations shape team selection, recovery windows, and pitch conditions.
Australia travels to South Africa for international fixtures, including the 2nd Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Sunday 18 October 2026, followed by the 3rd Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday 27 October 2026. Following these red-ball fixtures, Australian international fixtures shift to home white-ball series in November 2026. Tracking the full calendar helps punters identify key rest periods and squad rotations. The table below lists confirmed schedule dates.
View confirmed schedule dates for international fixtures.
| Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 9 December 2026 | Australia v New Zealand 1st Test (1:20pm AEDT) | Perth Stadium |
| Thursday 17 December 2026 | Australia v New Zealand 2nd Test | Adelaide Oval |
| Saturday 26 December 2026 | Boxing Day Test – Australia v New Zealand 3rd Test | MCG |
| Monday 4 January 2027 | New Year (Pink) Test – Australia v New Zealand 4th Test | SCG |
| Thursday 21 January 2027 | India v Australia 1st Test – Border-Gavaskar Trophy (3pm AEDT starts) | Nagpur |
| Friday 29 January 2027 | India v Australia 2nd Test | Chennai |
Finding value in Test cricket markets
Test Cricket markets often present price adjustments as pitch conditions evolve over five days. PuntX identifies where the market has drifted past fair price, assessing whether favourite status reflects actual match control or public bias.
Long formats reward patient analysis rather than emotional reaction. When top-order collapses occur early on day 1, live price movements can swing sharply. Our approach identifies overs and value opportunities across international fixtures. The bold play frequently sits with an away team when market expectations overrate home advantage. Always practice responsible gambling principles when following match opinions.
PuntX tip selection process for Test matches
Test Cricket selections follow a strict analytical process grounded in verified data, recent team performance, and historical venue scoring. PuntX takes clear positions on international fixtures without fence-sitting or ambiguous predictions.
Every PuntX tip starts with the numbers in the preview: form, scoring, head to head and the live price. Then we take a side. We back the lean the numbers support, even when it is the unpopular one, and we show the price and the time it was captured so you can judge it yourself.
Frequently asked questions
- Can you bet on a draw in a Test match?
- Yes, Test Cricket offers Head to Head markets that include Team A, Team B, and the Draw as three separate options due to the five-day match format.
- How many nations play Test Cricket?
- There are 12 full member nations in Test Cricket, including Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and Zimbabwe.
- Where are PuntX cricket tips published?
- PuntX publishes free match previews and selections on the main cricket editorial section for international series throughout the season window from Thursday 1 January 2026 to Thursday 31 December 2026.
- When does Australia play South Africa in 2026?
- Australia plays South Africa in the 2nd Test on Sunday 18 October 2026 at St George's Park, Gqeberha, and the 3rd Test on Tuesday 27 October 2026 at Newlands, Cape Town.