The Sydney Thunder are set to move two home matches to Manuka Oval as the ACT government prepares to unveil a six-year deal for cricket content in Canberra.
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The Big Bash schedule will be published on Thursday, with the Thunder expected to play two matches in the capital.
The government's deal with Cricket Australia will secure long-term Big Bash fixtures and international men's and women's cricket.
The government and Cricket ACT were keen on a long-term arrangement to avoid year to year negotiations about what content was suitable for Manuka Oval.
Canberra will also host five women's Twenty20 World Cup games next year, as well as the city's first men's Twenty20 international when Australia plays against Pakistan.
CANBERRA'S SUMMER OF CRICKET
Thursday, October 24: Tour match - Prime Minister's XI v Sri Lanka. Date and time to be confirmed.
Tuesday, November 5: Men's Twenty20 international - Australia v Pakistan, 7.10pm.
Friday, January 31:Women's Twenty20 international - India v England, 2.10pm.
Saturday, February 1:Women's Twenty20 international - Australia v England, 2.10pm.
Sunday, February 2:Women's Twenty20 international - Australia v India, 2.10pm.
Women's Twenty20 World Cup
Wednesday, February 26: England v Qualifier, afternoon
Wednesday, February 26: West Indies v Pakistan, night
Thursday, February 27: Australia v Qualifier, night
Friday, February 28: South Africa v Qualifier, afternoon
Friday, February 28: England v Pakistan, night
*Still to come: BBL, WBBL, WNCL
