South Africa has announced their full 2026–27 home season schedule, featuring ODI and Test series against Australia, England ,and Bangladesh in a packed international summer.
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The South Africa cricket team is carrying strong momentum from the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup, where they stunned the India national cricket team with a 76-run win at Narendra Modi Stadium. The victory extended their winning streak to five matches in the tournament.
Looking ahead, Cricket South Africa has confirmed an action-packed 2026–27 home season.
The summer begins with a three-match ODI series against the Australia national cricket team in September 2026, including the annual Pink Day fixture at DP World Wanderers Stadium. A three-Test series against Australia follows in October as part of the ICC World Test Championship.
Bangladesh national cricket team will tour for two Tests in November, before the season wraps up with three ODIs against the England cricket team in January 2027.
With a strong form and a busy home schedule ahead, South Africa face a crucial period in international cricket.
The season begins with a three-match ODI series:
1st ODI – 24 September, Kingsmead, Durban (10:00)
2nd ODI – 27 September, Wanderers, Johannesburg (10:00)
3rd ODI – 30 September, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom (13:30)
This will be followed by a three-Test series:
1st Test – 9–13 October, Kingsmead, Durban (09:30)
2nd Test – 18–22 October, St George’s Park, Gqeberha (10:00)
3rd Test – 27–31 October, Newlands, Cape Town (10:00)
Tests:
15–19 November – Wanderers, Johannesburg (10:00)
23–27 November – SuperSport Park, Centurion (10:00)
ODIs:
1 December – Buffalo Park, East London (13:30)
4 December – St George’s Park, Gqeberha (13:30)
7 December – Newlands, Cape Town (13:30)
T20Is:
10 December – Kimberley Oval, Kimberley (18:00)
12 December – Willowmoore Park, Benoni (14:30)
13 December – SuperSport Park, Centurion (14:30)
Tests:
17–21 December – Wanderers, Johannesburg (10:00)
26–30 December – SuperSport Park, Centurion (10:00)
3–7 January – Newlands, Cape Town (10:30)
ODIs:
10 January – Boland Park, Paarl (10:00)
13 January – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein (13:30)
15 January – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein (10:00)
Cricket South Africa Chief Executive Officer Pholetsi Moseki shared his excitement about the upcoming season.
“We are really looking forward to welcoming three strong cricketing nations in Australia, Bangladesh and England. These tours will undoubtedly draw fans from across the country to our stadiums. We anticipate a vibrant and competitive summer that celebrates the very best of international cricket in South Africa.
“Next season carries significant importance for both our test and ODI teams. We have made a promising start to the new World Test Championship cycle, including a hard-fought 1-1 series draw against Pakistan and an impressive 2-0 victory over India, and it is important that we continue to build on that momentum and strengthen our position on the WTC table.
“On the white-ball front, our focus remains firmly on building towards hosting the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2027. Every ODI series from here forms part of our preparation for that global event, not only as proud hosts, but as a team determined to compete strongly on home soil.”
With big teams visiting and major tournaments on the horizon, South Africa’s upcoming home season looks set to be both exciting and crucial for the future.
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