This article describes the history of Australian cricket from the 1900–01 season until 1918. Notable Australian players during this period include Joe Darling, Monty Noble, Victor Trumper, Clem Hill, Hugh Trumble, Warwick Armstrong, Charlie Macartney, Syd Gregory, Warren Bardsley, Bert Hopkins, Bill Howell, James Kelly, Tibby Cotter and Bill Whitty.
When South Africa toured in 1910–11, Australia relied on the outstanding bowling of Bill Whitty who was the season's leading wicket-taker with 70 wickets @ 20.27 (BB 6/17).
The 1914–15 season was the last to be played before the First World War ended first-class cricket in Australia until December 1918.
The team was captained by Plum Warner and included Bernard Bosanquet, Frederick Fane, Cuthbert Burnup and George Thompson.
New Zealand secured its first victory in Australia by winning the opening game against Queensland at Brisbane Cricket Ground by 12 runs.