England tour of South Africa, 2026-27 is starting on Thursday, 17-Dec-2026 and will end on Friday, 15-Jan-2027. There are a total of 7 matches to be played in it, and a total of 3 teams will play in this series. All the matches of this series will be played in 6 stadiums of South Africa. You can watch this series live on . The last match of this series will be played on Friday, 15-Jan-2027. Here you will get the fixture (full schedule) of England tour of South Africa, 2026-27, and you can also find Teams, Squads, Points Table, Venues, Latest News Updates and Videos.
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The England cricket team will tour South Africa between December 2026 and January 2027, playing three Test matches and three One Day Internationals (ODIs). For both teams, this Test series forms part of the 2025–27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. In February 2026, Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed the schedule for this tour as part of the 2026 home international season. The tour will begin in Johannesburg and will include the 'Boxing Day Test' in Centurion. This will be followed by the 'New Year's Test' in Cape Town, while the ODI series (the white-ball leg) will be held in Paarl and Bloemfontein.
South Africa’s Test and ODI captain, Temba Bavuma, is leading his team as they set out to defend their World Cup title; he boasts one of the most impressive winning records among captains in modern-day cricket. His composed batting at number four and his calm leadership have played a pivotal role in South Africa’s success over the past two years.
Following Ben Stokes' retirement, Joe Root is returning to the England Test captaincy for the first time since 2022. Root is one of the highest run-scorers in the current Test era and will play a key role in shaping England's batting lineup for this tour.
| # | Details |
|---|---|
| Series Name | England tour of South Africa, 2026-27 |
| Short Name | ENG tour of SA 2026-27 |
| Series Organizer | Cricket South Africa (CSA) |
| Touring Team | England |
| Host Team | South Africa |
| Start Date | 17 December 2026 |
| End Date | 15 January 2027 |
| Total Matches | 6 |
| Test Matches | 3 |
| ODI Matches | 3 |
| Host Country | South Africa |
| Test Series | Part of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle |
England and South Africa have played 74 ODI matches against each other. South Africa has won 37 of these matches, while England has secured victories in 31. Five matches ended with no result, and one match ended in a tie.
Total matches - 74| Stats | England | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Won | 31 | 37 |
| Lost | 37 | 31 |
| No Result | 5 | 5 |
| Tied | 1 | 1 |
| Home Won | 18 | 20 |
| Away Won | 10 | 11 |
| Neutral Won | 3 | 6 |
England’s previous Test tour of South Africa took place in 2019-20, when Joe Root’s team won the four-match series 3-1. South Africa won the first match of the series, but England subsequently secured victories in Cape Town, Gqeberha, and Johannesburg.
That series featured a memorable opening match at Newlands, widely regarded as one of England’s finest overseas performances of that era. The 2026-27 tour offers South Africa a chance to avenge that defeat on home soil with World Cup standings also at stake.
Total matches - 156| Statistic | England | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Won | 66 | 35 |
| Lost | 35 | 66 |
| Drawn | 55 | 55 |
| Tied | 0 | 0 |
| Home Won | 32 | 20 |
| Away Won | 34 | 15 |
| Neutral Won | 0 | 0 |
In India, South Africa’s tour of England (2026–27) will be available to watch via digital live streaming on FanCode, and it will be broadcast on television via Eurosport India.
Answer: England tour of South Africa, 2026-27 is scheduled to begin on Thursday, 17 December 2026.
Q-2: When will England tour of South Africa, 2026-27 end?Answer: The final match of England tour of South Africa, 2026-27 is scheduled for Friday, 15 January 2027.
Q-3: How many matches are scheduled in England tour of South Africa, 2026-27?Answer: England tour of South Africa, 2026-27 includes 7 matches. The matches will be played in TEST & ODI formats
Q-4: How many teams will play in England tour of South Africa, 2026-27?Answer: 3 teams will take part in England tour of South Africa, 2026-27. The complete team list is available on the series teams page.
Q-5: How many venues will host England tour of South Africa, 2026-27 matches?Answer: England tour of South Africa, 2026-27 matches will be played at 6 venue(s). Full venue details are available on the series venues page.
Q-6: Which country will host England tour of South Africa, 2026-27?Answer: South Africa will host England tour of South Africa, 2026-27.
Q-7: What match formats will be played in England tour of South Africa, 2026-27?Answer: England tour of South Africa, 2026-27 will include TEST & ODI format(s).
Q-8: Where can I find the complete England tour of South Africa, 2026-27 schedule?Answer: The complete England tour of South Africa, 2026-27 fixture, including match dates, timings and updates, is available on the series fixture page.
