South African cricket enthusiasts are in for a treat as Cricket South Africa unveils a star-studded home schedule from September 2026 to January 2027. Hosting Australia, Bangladesh, and England, the Proteas gear up for a grueling yet exhilarating campaign filled with ODIs, Tests, and T20s.
Australia arrives first for three ODIs September 24-30 in Durban, Johannesburg, and Potchefstroom, setting a fiery tone. The three-Test spectacle follows October 9-31 in Durban, Gqeberha, and Cape Town, where South Africa eyes World Test Championship glory.
Bangladesh’s tour spans November-December: two Tests November 15-27 in Johannesburg and Centurion, three ODIs December 1-7 in East London, Gqeberha, Cape Town, and three T20s December 10-13 in Kimberley, Benoni, Centurion—offering diverse challenges.
England provides the grand finale with two Tests December 17-January 7 in Johannesburg, Centurion, Cape Town, and three ODIs January 10-15 in Paarl and Bloemfontein.
Key dates at a glance: Aus ODIs (Durban 24 Sep, Jhb 27 Sep, Potch 30 Sep); Tests (Durban 9-13 Oct, Gqeberha 18-22 Oct, CT 27-31 Oct). Ban Tests (Jhb 15-19 Nov, Cent 23-27 Nov); ODIs (EL 1 Dec, Gqe 4 Dec, CT 7 Dec); T20s (Kim 10 Dec, Ben 12 Dec, Cent 13 Dec). Eng Tests (Jhb 17-21 Dec, Cent 26-30 Dec, CT 3-7 Jan); ODIs (Paarl 10 Jan, Bloem 13 & 15 Jan).
This fixture list not only revives classic rivalries but also positions South Africa as a cricketing powerhouse, with every match a potential classic.