<p>Sydney: Australia's clash with England to mark the 150th anniversary of the first test match will be played as a day-nighter at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 2027, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.</p><p>The MCG hosted the first test ever played in 1877 and the centenary match between Australia and England 100 years later. The hosts won both matches by 45 runs.</p><p>The 150th anniversary match, which will take place outside Australia's summer holiday period from March 11-15, will be the first men's test played under lights at the 100,000-capacity venue.</p>.England Cricket apologises for 'ill-judged' papal Ashes repost.<p>"(It) will be one of the great cricket events and playing under lights will be a fantastic way to celebrate both our game's rich heritage and test cricket's modern evolution," Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg said in a statement.</p><p>"It will also help ensure more people are able to attend and watch what will be a fantastic occasion."</p><p>England also tour Australia for a five-test Ashes series later this year.</p>
<p>Sydney: Australia's clash with England to mark the 150th anniversary of the first test match will be played as a day-nighter at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 2027, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.</p><p>The MCG hosted the first test ever played in 1877 and the centenary match between Australia and England 100 years later. The hosts won both matches by 45 runs.</p><p>The 150th anniversary match, which will take place outside Australia's summer holiday period from March 11-15, will be the first men's test played under lights at the 100,000-capacity venue.</p>.England Cricket apologises for 'ill-judged' papal Ashes repost.<p>"(It) will be one of the great cricket events and playing under lights will be a fantastic way to celebrate both our game's rich heritage and test cricket's modern evolution," Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg said in a statement.</p><p>"It will also help ensure more people are able to attend and watch what will be a fantastic occasion."</p><p>England also tour Australia for a five-test Ashes series later this year.</p>