Cricket South Africa is set to host a cricket extravaganza from September 2026 through January 2027, welcoming Australia, Bangladesh, and England for multi-format series. This ambitious calendar reflects the board’s commitment to delivering top-tier international cricket at home.
Opening against Australia, three ODIs light up September 24-30 across Durban, Johannesburg, Potchefstroom. The three-Test series October 9-31 in Durban, Gqeberha, Newlands carries massive stakes in the World Test Championship.
Bangladesh tests South Africa’s mettle with two Tests November 15-27 in Johannesburg, Centurion; three ODIs December 1-7 in East London, Gqeberha, Cape Town; and three T20Is December 10-13 in Kimberley, Benoni, Centurion.
The festive season intensifies with England: two Tests December 17 to January 7 in Johannesburg, Centurion, Cape Town, followed by three ODIs January 10-15 in Paarl and Bloemfontein.
Complete rundown: Australia – ODIs: 24 Sep Durban, 27 Sep Jhb, 30 Sep Potch; Tests: 9-13 Oct Durban, 18-22 Oct Gqeberha, 27-31 Oct Cape Town. Bangladesh – Tests: 15-19 Nov Jhb, 23-27 Nov Centurion; ODIs: 1 Dec East London, 4 Dec Gqeberha, 7 Dec Cape Town; T20s: 10 Dec Kimberley, 12 Dec Benoni, 13 Dec Centurion. England – Tests: 17-21 Dec Jhb, 26-30 Dec Centurion, 3-7 Jan Cape Town; ODIs: 10 Jan Paarl, 13 Jan Bloemfontein, 15 Jan Bloemfontein.
With such depth and intensity, this period could redefine South African cricket’s trajectory, drawing global attention and fostering new heroes.