PM's XI v Kiwis clash locked in

Cricket Australia have confirmed the Prime Minister's XI match against New Zealand in Canberra will be played on October 23.

Australia will open its international cricket season with the annual Prime Minister's XI match against touring New Zealand in Canberra.

Cricket Australia on Friday confirmed the annual fixture will be played on October 23 at Manuka Oval.

It will be the Black Caps' first official match in Australia before the first Test in Brisbane on November 5.