India, July 10 -- With the M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai or Chepauk locked in as the venue for the opening match of the 2026-27 season of the Big Bash League (BBL), there are decent chances of an Indian Premier League (IPL) fixture being held in Australia too. With cricket becoming a solid platform to deepen India-Australia ties, it could further sharpen if the BCCI officially approves an IPL fixture to be held Down Under.

Will an IPL match officially take place in Australia?

In one of the biggest announcements in recent times, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi made an appearance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to announce the BBL 2026-27 opener in Chennai, with multiple time ...