The South Africa national cricket team is following a packed and competitive 2026 calendar. They begin the year with a T20I series against the West Indies at home before heading to India and Sri Lanka for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. After the World Cup, South Africa’s men will tour New Zealand for a five‑match T20I series in March, continuing their white‑ball commitments.
They also have a busy international itinerary later in the year, including home series against Australia, Bangladesh, and a multi‑format tour against England, which serves as preparation for the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 that South Africa will co‑host.
West Indies Tour Of South Africa
South Africa faced the West Indies on January 27 in a three‑match T20I series, helping both teams fine‑tune their squads of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | Time (GMT) | Local Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Tuesday, January 27 | South Africa vs West Indies | Boland Park, Paarl | 07:00 PM | 06:00 PM | South Africa won by 9 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | Thursday, January 29 | South Africa vs West Indies | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 07:00 PM | 06:00 PM | South Africa won by 7 wickets |
| 3rd T20I | Saturday, January 31 | South Africa vs West Indies | DP World Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 07:00 PM | 06:00 PM | West Indies won by 6 runs |
ICC T20 World Cup 2026
South Africa is in Group D of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026, started from February 9, and had qualified for the Super 8 stage.
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | Time (GMT) | Local Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 9 | Monday, February 09 | South Africa vs Canada | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 04:30 PM | 03:30 PM | South Africa won by 57 runs |
| Match 13 | Wednesday, February 11 | South Africa vs Afghanistan | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 08:30 AM | 07:30 AM | Match tied (South Africa won in Super Over) |
| Match 24 | Saturday, February 14 | New Zealand vs South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 04:30 PM | 03:30 PM | New Zealand won by 10 wickets |
| Match 34 | Wednesday, February 18 | South Africa vs United Arab Emirates | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 08:30 AM | 07:30 AM | South Africa won by 6 wickets |
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super 8 Match vs India | Saturday, February 22, 2026 | South Africa vs India | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | South Africa won by 76 runs |
| Super 8 Match vs West Indies | Thursday, February 26, 2026 | South Africa vs West Indies | Ahmedabad (Exact venue/time not yet updated) | Upcoming |
| Super 8 Match vs Zimbabwe | Sunday, March 1, 2026 | South Africa vs Zimbabwe | Delhi (Venue/time per schedule) | Upcoming |
South Africa Tour of New Zealand
After the World Cup, New Zealand will tour South Africa for 5-match T20I series, starting March 15.
| Match | Date & Time | Teams | Venue | Time (GMT) | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Sunday, March 15 | New Zealand vs South Africa | Bay Oval, Tauranga | 09:15 AM | 08:15 AM |
| 2nd T20I | Tuesday, March 17 | New Zealand vs South Africa | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 09:15 AM | 08:15 AM |
| 3rd T20I | Friday, March 20 | New Zealand vs South Africa | Eden Park, Auckland | 09:15 AM | 08:15 AM |
| 4th T20I | Sunday, March 22 | New Zealand vs South Africa | Sky Stadium, Wellington | 09:15 AM | 08:15 AM |
| 5th T20I | Wednesday, March 25 | New Zealand vs South Africa | Hagley Oval, Chrchurch | 09:15 AM | 08:15 AM |
South Africa Tour of Namibia
In August 2026, the South African national cricket team will tour Namibia for a short bilateral series. The tour will feature 3 One-Day Internationals, played in Namibia. The series will give South Africa valuable match practice.
Australia Will Tour South Africa
Australia will tour South Africa in September 2026 for an exciting bilateral cricket series featuring 3 Test matches and 3 One Day Internationals. The tour will take place across South African venues.
Fans can expect high-quality cricket, thrilling moments, and strong performances from top players throughout the tour.
Bangladesh Will Tour South Africa
Bangladesh will tour South Africa in 2026 for a short bilateral cricket series comprising 2 Test matches and 3 One-Day Internationals in November 2026.
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | Time (GMT) | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Sunday, September 24 | South Africa vs Australia | Durban | TBC | TBC |
| 2nd ODI | Wednesday, September 27 | South Africa vs Australia | Johannesburg | TBC | TBC |
| 3rd ODI | Saturday, September 30 | South Africa vs Australia | Potchefstroom | TBC | TBC |
| 1st Test | Monday, October 9 – Friday, October 13 | South Africa vs Australia | Durban | TBC | TBC |
| 2nd Test | Wednesday, October 18 – Sunday, October 22 | South Africa vs Australia | Gqeberha | TBC | TBC |
| 3rd Test | Monday, October 27 – Friday, October 31 | South Africa vs Australia | Cape Town | TBC | TBC |
The matches will be played at different venues across South Africa. The tour will test Bangladesh’s skills in challenging conditions, especially in the longer format.
South Africa Tour Of Bangladesh
In November 2026, the South African national cricket team will host Bangladesh in a bilateral series. The tour will include 2 Test matches and 3 One-Day Internationals, all played in South Africa. The series will focus on competitive red-ball cricket and structured ODI contests.
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | Time (GMT) | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Nov 15–19 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Johannesburg | TBC | TBC |
| 2nd Test | Nov 23–27 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Centurion | TBC | TBC |
| 1st ODI | Dec 1 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | East London | TBC | TBC |
| 2nd ODI | Dec 4 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Gqeberha | TBC | TBC |
| 3rd ODI | Dec 7 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Cape Town | TBC | TBC |
| 1st T20I | Dec 10 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Kimberley | TBC | TBC |
| 2nd T20I | Dec 12 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Benoni | TBC | TBC |
| 3rd T20I | Dec 13 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Centurion | TBC | TBC |
England Tour of South Africa 2026-27
England will tour South Africa for the 2026–27 series, starting in December 2026 and continuing through January and February 2027. The tour will include 3 Test matches, 3 One Day Internationals, and 3 T20 Internationals, all played across South African venues.
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | Time (GMT) | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Dec 17–21 | South Africa vs England | Johannesburg | TBC | TBC |
| 2nd Test | Dec 26–30 | South Africa vs England | Centurion | TBC | TBC |
| 3rd Test | Jan 3–7 | South Africa vs England | Cape Town | TBC | TBC |
| 1st ODI | Jan 10 | South Africa vs England | Paarl | TBC | TBC |
| 2nd ODI | Jan 13 | South Africa vs England | Bloemfontein | TBC | TBC |
| 3rd ODI | Jan 15 | South Africa vs England | Bloemfontein | TBC | TBC |
The long tour will cover all formats, testing England’s adaptability in varied conditions, while South Africa will aim to dominate at home.
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South Africa’s 2026 cricket year has gotten off to a flying start. After sweeping West Indies in the T20I series, the Proteas are currently lighting up the ICC T20 World Cup beating New Zealand, Afghanistan, and defending champions India along the way.
With a New Zealand T20I tour, and home series against Australia, Bangladesh, and England still to come, the schedule is packed. With the 2027 ODI World Cup on home soil on the horizon, this is shaping up to be a defining year for South African cricket.
