The South Africa national cricket team will follow a packed, competitive schedule in 2026. South Africa will begin the year with a T20I series against the West Indies, followed by the ICC T20 World Cup in India.
After the World Cup, South Africa will tour New Zealand for T20Is and later host Australia, Bangladesh, and England, while also touring Namibia. After a T20I tour, South Africa included an ODI series in their schedule to start preparations for the ODI World Cup 2027. Read the complete schedule in the blog.
West Indies Tour Of South Africa
Before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa will face the West Indies on January 27. In this tour, both teams will play 3 T20Is to fine-tune their squad.
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | Time (GMT) | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Tuesday, January 27 | South Africa vs West Indies | Boland Park, Paarl | 07:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | Thursday, January 29 | South Africa vs West Indies | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 07:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | Saturday, January 31 | South Africa vs West Indies | DP World Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 07:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
ICC T20 World Cup 2026
South Africa is in Group D, and in this group, RSA will face their group rivals, starting from February 09.
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | Time (GMT) | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 9 | Monday, February 09 | South Africa vs Canada | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 04:30 PM | 03:30 PM |
| Match 13 | Wednesday, February 11 | South Africa vs Afghanistan | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 08:30 AM | 07:30 AM |
| Match 24 | Saturday, February 14 | New Zealand vs South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 04:30 PM | 03:30 PM |
| Match 34 | Wednesday, February 18 | South Africa vs United Arab Emirates | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 08:30 AM | 07:30 AM |
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.
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.
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.
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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The South Africa national cricket team will follow a busy and structured schedule in 2026. The year will include a T20I series against West Indies, the ICC T20 World Cup, an away T20I tour of New Zealand, and multiple home series against Australia, Bangladesh, and England.
South Africa will also tour Namibia and add ODI matches to prepare for the 2027 World Cup.
