South Africa bid adieu to a memorable 2025. The highlight of the year was, obviously, their World Test Championship (WTC) triumph. The Proteas beat Australia to win only their second ICC title.
If that wasn’t enough, South Africa wrapped up the year with a remarkable Test series win in India. This was only their second Test series victory on Indian soil.
Now, the Proteas will look to carry the momentum in 2026, given there’s another ICC tournament scheduled early in the year. Plus, they have some important Test assignments lined up later at home.
So, here’s a look at South Africa’s international cricket schedule in 2026.
South Africa Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
| Series | Matches | Host Country | Dates/Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa vs West Indies | 3 T20Is | South Africa | January 27-February 1, 2026 |
| T20 World Cup 2026 | T20Is | India/Sri Lanka | February 7-March 8, 2026 |
| New Zealand vs South Africa | 5 T20Is | New Zealand | March 15-25, 2026 |
| South Africa vs Australia | 3 Tests, 3 ODIs | South Africa | September-October 2026 |
| South Africa vs Bangladesh | 2 Tests, 3 ODIs | South Africa | November-December 2026 |
| South Africa vs England | 3 Tests, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is | South Africa | December 2026-January 2027 |
South Africa vs West Indies | January-February 2026 (Home)
The Proteas will start their 2026 schedule in late January 2026 after the SA20 season. The first up will be the West Indies.
South Africa and the West Indies will take on each other in three T20Is. This was supposed to be a five-match series. But due to a cramped schedule, the Proteas had to cut down two T20Is.
Nevertheless, the short series will help both teams fine-tune for the T20 World Cup 2026. The first T20I is on January 27 in Paarl, while Centurion will host the second T20I on January 29.
Johannesburg will wrap up the series with the third T20I on February 1. South Africa will wear the pink jersey for the last T20I.
But doesn’t South Africa wear the pink jersey in ODI matches? Yes, they do.
But since there’s no ODI scheduled at home in the 2025-26 season, the Proteas will instead don the pink jersey in the third T20I.
Here’s the South Africa vs West Indies T20I series 2026 schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2026 | 1st T20I | Paarl | 6:00 PM |
| January 29, 2026 | 2nd T20I | Centurion | 6:00 PM |
| February 1, 2026 | 3rd T20I | Johannesburg | 2:30 PM |
T20 World Cup 2026 | February-March 2026 (Away)
South Africa will touch down in India for the T20 World Cup 2026. The Proteas are in Group D, along with Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand, and the UAE.
South Africa’s campaign starts on February 9 with a clash against Canada. Two days later, they will square off against Afghanistan.
Their third fixture is against New Zealand on February 14, with their last group stage match against the UAE on February 18. South Africa will play their first three matches in Ahmedabad, with the last one in Delhi.
The Proteas may return to Ahmedabad if they qualify for the Super Eight round. Their first two Super Eight games are in Ahmedabad, while the third one is in Delhi.
Here are South Africa’s fixtures for the T20 World Cup 2026:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | South Africa vs Canada | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| February 11, 2026 | South Africa vs Afghanistan | Ahmedabad | 11:00 AM |
| February 14, 2026 | South Africa vs New Zealand | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| February 18, 2026 | South Africa vs UAE | Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| February 22, 2026 | Super 8: X1 (India) vs X4 (South Africa) | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| February 26, 2026 | Super 8: X3 (West Indies) vs X4 (South Africa) | Ahmedabad | 3:00 PM |
| March 1, 2026 | Super 8: X2 (Australia) vs X4 (South Africa) | Delhi | 3:00 PM |
| March 4, 2026 | First Semi-Final | Kolkata/Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| March 5, 2026 | Second Semi-Final | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| March 8, 2026 | Final | Ahmedabad/Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
Note: South Africa’s Super Eight fixtures are purely based on assumptions. The actual matches may vary.
New Zealand vs South Africa | March 2026 (Away)
A week after the T20 World Cup, South Africa will tour New Zealand for a five-match T20I series.
The first T20I will take place at the Bay Oval on March 15. Two days later, Hamilton will host the second T20I.
The third T20I is in Auckland on March 20, followed by the fourth in Wellington on March 22. The series will conclude in Christchurch on March 25.
Here’s the schedule for the South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2026 | 1st T20I | Mount Maunganui | 7:15 PM |
| March 17, 2026 | 2nd T20I | Hamilton | 7:15 PM |
| March 20, 2026 | 3rd T20I | Auckland | 7:15 PM |
| March 22, 2026 | 4th T20I | Wellington | 7:15 PM |
| March 25, 2026 | 5th T20I | Christchurch | 7:15 PM |
Team-wise 2026 Schedule
Indian Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Complete Schedule
Indian Women’s Cricket Team 2026 Complete Schedule
Australia Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Complete Schedule
Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Complete Schedule
England Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Complete Schedule
South Africa vs Australia | September-October 2026 (Home)
After a five-month-long break, the Proteas will return to action in September. On their return, they will host Australia for three Tests and as many ODIs.
The Tests will be the first between the two sides in South Africa since the infamous 2018 ‘Sandpaper’ series. This series is also part of the current WTC edition.
South Africa vs Bangladesh | November-December 2026 (Home)
South Africa will host Bangladesh for a two-match WTC series and three ODIs in November and December.
South Africa vs England | December 2026-January 2027 (Home)
South Africa will wrap up the year with an all-format series against England. The series itinerary includes three Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is spread across December 2026 and January 2027. South Africa and England will play their first Test series in South Africa since 2019.
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