In a major announcement, Cricket South Africa has detailed its men’s team schedule from late 2026 into early 2027, hosting three powerhouse nations: Australia, Bangladesh, and England. This comprehensive lineup of series across all formats highlights a strategic push to bolster home advantage and fan engagement.
The summer begins with Australia’s tour, featuring three ODIs in late September 2026 at Durban, Johannesburg, and Potchefstroom. The highlight is the three-Test series from October 9-31, with matches in Durban, Gqeberha, and Newlands—pivotal for the World Test Championship defense.
Bangladesh follows in November, with two Tests in Johannesburg and Centurion. December heats up with three ODIs in East London, Gqeberha, and Cape Town, plus three T20Is in Kimberley, Benoni, and Centurion—a full-spectrum challenge.
England’s tour caps the period, with Tests from December 17, 2026, to January 7, 2027, across Johannesburg, Centurion, and Cape Town. The ODIs on January 10-15 in Paarl and Bloemfontein promise explosive white-ball cricket.
Full fixture list: Australia ODIs (24/9 Durban, 27/9 Johannesburg, 30/9 Potchefstroom); Tests (9-13/10 Durban, 18-22/10 Gqeberha, 27-31/10 Cape Town). Bangladesh Tests (15-19/11 Johannesburg, 23-27/11 Centurion); ODIs (1/12 East London, 4/12 Gqeberha, 7/12 Cape Town); T20s (10/12 Kimberley, 12/12 Benoni, 13/12 Centurion). England Tests (17-21/12 Johannesburg, 26-30/12 Centurion, 3-7/1 Cape Town); ODIs (10/1 Paarl, 13/1 Bloemfontein, 15/1 Bloemfontein).
As South Africa navigates this rigorous slate, players will be tested, legacies forged, and the cricketing world tuned in for what shapes up to be a defining chapter.