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Eastern Cape fans can look forward to international cricket later this year after Cricket South Africa announced the schedules for the Proteas Men’s international home fixtures.
Dafabet St George’s Park in Gqeberha and Buffalo Park in East London are on the schedule to host international matches when Australia, Bangladesh, and England arrive in the summer.
According to the schedule, St George’s Park will host a Test match between South Africa and Australia from Sunday, 18 October, following the opening Test in Durban.
The venue will also host a One Day International against Bangladesh on 4 December, following the ODI at Buffalo Park in East London a few days earlier on 1 December.
CSA Chief Executive Officer Pholetsi Moseki said: “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,” he said.
Moseki said 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,” he said.
ODI Series against Australia
1st ODI – Thursday, 24 September at 10:00
South Africa vs Australia – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban
2nd ODI – Sunday, 27 September at 10:00
South Africa vs Australia – DP World Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
3rd ODI – Wednesday, 30 September at 13:30
South Africa vs Australia – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
Test Series against Australia
1st Test – Friday, 09 – Tuesday, 13 October at 09:30
South Africa vs Australia – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban
2nd Test – Sunday, 18 – Thursday, 22 October at 10:00
South Africa vs Australia – Dafabet St George’s Park, Gqeberha
3rd Test – Tuesday, 27 – Saturday, 31 October at 10:00
South Africa vs Australia – World Sports Betting Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
Test Series against Bangladesh
1st Test – Sunday, 15 – Thursday, 19 November at 10:00
South Africa vs Bangladesh – DP World Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
2nd Test – Monday, 23 – Friday, 27 November at 10:00
South Africa vs Bangladesh – SuperSport Park, Centurion
ODI Series against Bangladesh
1st ODI – Tuesday, 01 December at 13:30
South Africa vs Bangladesh – Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium, East London
2nd ODI – Friday, 04 December at 13:30
South Africa vs Bangladesh – Dafabet St George’s Park, Gqeberha
3rd ODI – Monday, 07 December at 13:30
South Africa vs Bangladesh – World Sports Betting Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
T20I Series against Bangladesh
1st T20I – Thursday, 10 December at 18:00
South Africa vs Bangladesh – Kimberley Oval, Kimberley
2nd T20I – Saturday, 12 December at 14:30
South Africa vs Bangladesh – Willowmoore Park, Benoni
3rd T20I – Sunday, 13 December at 14:30
South Africa vs Bangladesh – SuperSport Park, Centurion
Test Series against England
1st Test – Thursday, 17 – 21 Monday, December at 10:00
South Africa vs England – DP World Wanderers Cricket Stadium, Johannesburg
2nd Test – Saturday, 26 – Wednesday, 30 December at 10:00
South Africa vs England- SuperSport Park, Centurion
3rd Test – Sunday, 03 – Thursday, 07 January at 10:30
South Africa vs England – World Sports Betting Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
ODI Series against England
1st ODI – Sunday, 10 January at 10:00
South Africa vs England – Boland Park, Paarl
2nd ODI – Wednesday, 13 January at 13:30
South Africa vs England – Manguang Oval, Bloemfontein
3rd ODI – Friday, 15 January at 10:00
South Africa vs England – Manguang Oval, Bloemfontein
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