The team made their List A debut against New South Wales on 5 October 2015, losing by 279 runs.

Cricket Australia's national talent manager Greg Chappell said he was confident the side would be competitive against the state teams.

[4] In the second match, Victoria dismissed Cricket Australia XI for 79 and made 1 for 81 in 11.1 overs.

[5] In their third match, Cricket Australia XI scored 7 for 241 and restricted Tasmania to 9 for 238, winning by three runs.

Cricket Australia XI were more competitive in the 2016–17 Matador Cup, especially in batting, although they lost all six matches.

[13] In the third match New South Wales made 6 for 328, and Cricket Australia XI fell only four runs short in reply with 6 for 324, Gibson top-scoring with 97.

[14] The fourth match was more one-sided: Victoria dismissed Cricket Australia XI for 153 and made 6 for 154 in 21.4 overs.

Cricket Australia XI played six matches, winning one, losing five, and finishing in last place.

Matthew Short was named captain for the second game, whilst Harry Nielsen replaced Paine in the squad.