Bangladesh’s tour of South Africa runs November 15 to December 13, 2026 — two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is across eight South African cities. It opens with a Test at the Wanderers as part of the WTC 2025–27 cycle, before the white-ball leg wraps up with a T20I at Centurion.
Here’s the full schedule, both squads, every venue, and where to stream it, including options for South African fans.
Bangladesh Tour of South Africa 2026: Key Details at a Glance
The Bangladesh Tour of South Africa 2026 features a series of matches between both teams across South Africa. This section covers the key dates, venues, formats, and other important tour details.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tour Dates | November 15 – December 13, 2026 |
| Format | 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is |
| Test Series Context | Part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle |
| South Africa Test/ODI Captain | Temba Bavuma |
| South Africa T20I Captain | Aiden Markram |
| Bangladesh Test Captain | Najmul Hossain Shanto |
| Bangladesh ODI Captain | Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
| Bangladesh T20I Captain | Litton Das |
Bangladesh Tour of South Africa 2026: Full Schedule
The Bangladesh Tour of South Africa 2026 schedule includes all matches, dates, venues, and timings for the tour.
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | November 15–19 | The Wanderers, Johannesburg |
| 2nd Test | November 23–27 | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| 1st ODI (D/N) | December 1 | Buffalo Park, East London |
| 2nd ODI (D/N) | December 4 | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| 3rd ODI (D/N) | December 7 | Newlands, Cape Town |
| 1st T20I (N) | December 10 | Diamond Oval, Kimberley |
| 2nd T20I | December 12 | Willowmoore Park, Benoni |
| 3rd T20I | December 13 | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
Notice the shape of the tour: red-ball cricket up north at the Wanderers and Centurion, then the white-ball leg fans out to the coast and back. It’s a tight month with barely a rest day between the ODI and T20I legs.
South Africa vs Bangladesh: Head-to-Head Record
South Africa have never lost a bilateral series to Bangladesh in any format, and the numbers explain why.
| Format | Matches | South Africa Won | Bangladesh Won | Drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 16 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| ODI | 25 | 19 | 6 | — |
| T20I | 9 | 9 | 0 | — |
Bangladesh’s best results against South Africa have come in ODIs, including a series win on South African soil back in 2017. In Tests and T20Is specifically, the Proteas have a perfect or near-perfect record.
South Africa’s Squad for the Bangladesh Series
Official squads for this tour haven’t been named yet. Based on South Africa’s current national setup, the core group is expected to look like this across formats.
| Player | Primary Role | Formats |
|---|---|---|
| Temba Bavuma (c) | Batter | Test, ODI |
| Aiden Markram (c, T20I) | Batter/All-rounder | Test, ODI, T20I |
| Tony de Zorzi | Batter | Test, ODI, T20I |
| Ryan Rickelton | Wicketkeeper-batter | Test, ODI, T20I |
| Tristan Stubbs | Batter | Test, ODI, T20I |
| David Miller | Batter | ODI, T20I |
| Quinton de Kock | Wicketkeeper-batter | ODI, T20I |
| Dewald Brevis | Batter/All-rounder | ODI, T20I |
| Marco Jansen | All-rounder | Test, ODI, T20I |
| Corbin Bosch | All-rounder | Test, ODI, T20I |
| Wiaan Mulder | All-rounder | Test |
| Kagiso Rabada | Fast bowler | Test, ODI, T20I |
| Lungi Ngidi | Fast bowler | Test, ODI |
| Kwena Maphaka | Fast bowler | ODI, T20I |
| Keshav Maharaj | Spinner | Test, ODI |
| George Linde | Spinner | T20I |
This is a projected group built from recent selections rather than an officially confirmed squad — expect CSA to announce the real touring parties closer to November.
Bangladesh’s Squad for the South Africa Tour
Bangladesh’s squad is also unconfirmed for this specific tour, but the leadership group is locked in, with a different captain for each format.
| Player | Primary Role | Formats |
|---|---|---|
| Najmul Hossain Shanto (c, Test) | Batter | Test |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c, ODI) | All-rounder | Test, ODI |
| Litton Das (c, T20I) | Wicketkeeper-batter | ODI, T20I |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | Wicketkeeper-batter | Test |
| Towhid Hridoy | Batter | ODI, T20I |
| Tanzid Hasan | Batter | ODI, T20I |
| Parvez Hossain Emon | Batter | T20I |
| Jaker Ali | Wicketkeeper-batter | ODI, T20I |
| Shamim Hossain | All-rounder | T20I |
| Nasum Ahmed | Spinner | ODI, T20I |
| Rishad Hossain | Spinner | ODI, T20I |
| Taskin Ahmed | Fast bowler | Test, ODI, T20I |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Fast bowler | ODI, T20I |
| Nahid Rana | Fast bowler | Test, ODI, T20I |
| Hasan Mahmud | Fast bowler | Test, ODI |
| Taijul Islam | Spinner | Test |
Bangladesh have used separate captains for each format since 2023, which is why this list has three different leaders depending on the match type.
Venue Guide: Where Bangladesh vs South Africa 2026 Will Be Played
| Venue | City | Hosts | Known For |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wanderers Stadium | Johannesburg | 1st Test | High altitude, fast outfield, nicknamed the “Bullring” |
| SuperSport Park | Centurion | 2nd Test, 3rd T20I | Batting-friendly, hosts both formats on this tour |
| Buffalo Park | East London | 1st ODI | Coastal ground, historically tricky under lights |
| St George’s Park | Gqeberha | 2nd ODI | South Africa’s oldest Test venue |
| Newlands | Cape Town | 3rd ODI | Table Mountain backdrop, one of the sport’s iconic settings |
| Diamond Oval | Kimberley | 1st T20I | Compact ground, often high-scoring |
| Willowmoore Park | Benoni | 2nd T20I | Regular white-ball venue on the Highveld |
How to Watch Bangladesh vs South Africa 2026: Live Streaming and TV
| Country / Region | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | SuperSport Cricket | DStv Stream |
| Bangladesh | T Sports | T Sports app |
| India | Not confirmed | FanCode |
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed | TNT Sports |
| Rest of Africa | SuperSport Variety | DStv Stream |
South African fans should note this tour doesn’t carry the same free-to-air arrangement as some recent series. SuperSport Cricket on DStv is the primary way to watch every Test, ODI and T20I, and DStv Stream carries the same coverage on mobile and smart TV for anyone away from a decoder. Streaming and broadcast details are typically confirmed closer to the series, so check back nearer November for any updates.
Player Spotlight: Faces of the Bangladesh Tour of South Africa 2026
Temba Bavuma — South Africa’s Captain Across Two Formats
Bavuma leads South Africa in both the Tests and ODIs, defending a WTC title won against Australia. A home series against a Bangladesh side low in confidence against pace is the kind of assignment a captain wants after a long overseas stretch.
Najmul Hossain Shanto — Bangladesh’s Test Leader
Shanto has captained Bangladesh in Tests since 2023 and led the side to its first-ever Test win in Australia earlier in 2026. He arrives with genuine momentum, even against a South African attack that has historically dominated his side.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz — The All-Rounder Running the ODIs
Miraz captains Bangladesh in ODIs through to the 2027 World Cup and offers genuine depth with both bat and ball. His leadership will be tested against a South African batting order that beat Australia in a high-scoring series just weeks before this tour.
Kagiso Rabada — South Africa’s Spearhead
Rabada has troubled Bangladesh before, including a career-best return on South African soil. With home conditions on his side again, he’s the bowler most likely to trouble a Bangladesh top order still finding its feet in testing pace and bounce.
Nahid Rana — Bangladesh’s Pace Answer
Rana gives Bangladesh a genuine express-pace option, a rarity for the side historically. If Bangladesh are going to compete on bouncier South African pitches, his ability to hurry batters will matter as much as any batting performance.
Conclusion
Two Tests, three ODIs, three T20Is, and eight South African cities — the Bangladesh tour of South Africa 2026 runs November 15 to December 13, with WTC points on the line from the very first ball at the Wanderers.
South Africa’s dominant head-to-head record makes them clear favourites, but a Bangladesh side fresh off its first Test win in Australia arrives with more belief than usual. SuperSport and DStv Stream keep every match covered for fans back home.
FAQs
The tour begins with the 1st Test on November 15, 2026, at The Wanderers, Johannesburg, and ends with the 3rd T20I on December 13 at Centurion.
Eight in total: two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is.
Yes, the two-Test series forms part of the WTC 2025–27 cycle, with South Africa defending the title they won in the previous cycle.
Temba Bavuma captains South Africa in Tests and ODIs, with Aiden Markram leading the T20Is. Bangladesh split captaincy three ways: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Tests), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (ODIs), and Litton Das (T20Is).
South Africa have never lost a Test or T20I series to Bangladesh and lead the ODI head-to-head 19 wins to 6 from 25 matches.
SuperSport Cricket on DStv covers the tour, with DStv Stream available for viewing on mobile and smart TV devices.
