Prime Minister's XI match relocates to Melbourne ahead of England Test
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 10:24 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026

The Prime Minister's XI match will take place at Junction Oval in Melbourne, marking the first instance the fixture has not been held in Canberra. This match serves as a warm-up for England ahead of the 150th anniversary Test. The event is part of England's preparation and will showcase cricket in a different venue this summer.
- •Match will be held at Junction Oval in Melbourne
- •First time Prime Minister's XI is not in Canberra
- •Event serves as a warm-up for England's Test
- •Celebrates the 150th anniversary of Test cricket
- 10:24 AMESPNcricinfo — Prime Minister's XI game moved to Melbourne as England warm-up to 150th anniversary Test
"The floodlit match at Junction Oval will be the first time the fixture has not been held in Canberra
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