South Africa is in sensational form in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. They defeated defending champions India by 76 runs in their first Super 8 game at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad last night. After this victory, he extended his winning streak in this edition to five matches.
Today, after the famous win against India, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has revealed the South Africa national men’s team’s international fixtures for the 2026/27 domestic season with Test cricket and ODIs. It’s going to be a busy time against Australia, Bangladesh and England.
South Africa awaits blockbuster season
Firstly, the Proteas will host the Australian team for a three-match ODI series scheduled from 24-30 September 2026. The opening game for the same match is scheduled at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium.
This will be followed by the annual Pink Day event at the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on 27 September, with the home team wearing pink jerseys in support of the breast cancer awareness programme. The last match of the series will be held on September 30 at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom.
This will also be preparation for the ICC ODI World Cup 2027, which will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Following the white-ball series, both teams will compete for the ICC World Test Champions (WTC) cycle 2025-2027 in a three-match Test series from October 9 to 31.
Then there will be two test matches against Bangladesh. The first Test will be played from 19 to 23 November 2026. Then the next one from November 27 to December 1. As the Proteas will try to defend the WTC title.
‘Every ODI series from here is part of our preparation for that global event’- Foletsi Moseki
Pholetsi Moseki, Chief Executive Officer of Cricket South Africa, said: “We are really looking forward to welcoming three strong cricket-playing nations in Australia, Bangladesh and England. These tours will undoubtedly attract fans to our stadiums from across the country. We look forward to a vibrant and competitive summer that will celebrate the best of international cricket in South Africa.
The domestic campaign will conclude with a three-match ODI series against England, which will also be part of the preparation for the major event. The matches are scheduled to take place from 10 January and end on 15 January 2027. A T20I series was also scheduled, but due to the busy schedule, both the managements have decided to reschedule it to a later date.
“Next season is important 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 win over India, and it is important that we continue that momentum and strengthen our position in the WTC table.
“On the white-ball front, our focus remains firmly on hosting the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2027. Each ODI series from here on out is part of our preparation for that global event, not only as proud hosts, but as a team that is committed to competing strongly on home soil,” Foletsi Moseki concluded his statement.
South Africa unveils mega home season schedule
| Format | Oppose | match | Dates | time (local) | venue |
| ODI | Australia | 1st ODI | 24-September | 10:00 | Kingsmead, Durban |
| ODI | Australia | 2nd ODI | 27-September | 10:00 | Wanderers, Johannesburg |
| ODI | Australia | 3rd ODI | 30-September | 13:30 | JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom |
| Examination | Australia | first test | 09–13 October | 09:30 | Kingsmead, Durban |
| Examination | Australia | second test | 18-22 October | 10:00 | St. George’s Park, Gqebarha |
| Examination | Australia | third test | 27-31 October | 10:00 | Newlands, Cape Town |
| Examination | bangladesh | first test | 15-19 November | 10:00 | Wanderers, Johannesburg |
| Examination | bangladesh | second test | 23-27 November | 10:00 | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| ODI | bangladesh | 1st ODI | 01-December | 13:30 | Buffalo Park, East London |
| ODI | bangladesh | 2nd ODI | 04-December | 13:30 | St. George’s Park, Gqebarha |
| ODI | bangladesh | 3rd ODI | 07 December | 13:30 | Newlands, Cape Town |
| t20 | bangladesh | 1st t20i | 10-december | 18:00 | Kimberley Oval, Kimberley |
| t20 | bangladesh | 2nd t20i | 12th December | 14:30 | Willowmoor Park, Benoni |
| t20 | bangladesh | 3rd t20i | 13 december | 14:30 | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| Examination | England | first test | 17-21 December | 10:00 | Wanderers, Johannesburg |
| Examination | England | second test | 26-30 December | 10:00 | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| Examination | England | third test | 03-07 January | 10:30 | Newlands, Cape Town |
| ODI | England | 1st ODI | 10-January | 10:00 | Boland Park, Paarl |
| ODI | England | 2nd ODI | 13-January | 13:30 | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein |
| ODI | England | 3rd ODI | 15-January | 10:00 | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein |
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