Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced its 2025-26 home international schedule, with the surprising revelation that it will not feature any Test series.
Sports News: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced its 2025-26 home international schedule, revealing a surprising lack of Test matches this season. The men's team will only host the West Indies for a T20 series, while the women's team will face Ireland and Pakistan in both T20 and One Day International (ODI) matches.
Break from Test Cricket, Focus on Limited-Overs Formats
South Africa has opted for a schedule focused solely on limited-overs formats, prioritizing the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. Both the men's and women's teams will concentrate on honing their skills in ODIs and T20s, foregoing Test matches entirely. The men's team will host only the West Indies for a five-match T20 series, scheduled from January 27, 2026, to February 6, 2026.
Women's Team Schedule
South Africa vs Ireland - 1st T20: December 5, 2025, Newlands Cricket Ground
South Africa vs Ireland - 2nd T20: December 7, 2025, Boland Park
South Africa vs Ireland - 3rd T20: December 10, 2025, Willowmoore Park
South Africa vs Ireland - 1st ODI: December 13, 2025, Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium
South Africa vs Ireland - 2nd ODI: December 16, 2025, St George's Park
South Africa vs Ireland - 3rd ODI: December 19, 2025, DP World Wanderers Stadium
South Africa vs Pakistan - 1st T20: February 10, 2026, JB Marks Oval
South Africa vs Pakistan - 2nd T20: February 13, 2026, Willowmoore Park
South Africa vs Pakistan - 3rd T20: February 16, 2026, Kimberley Oval
South Africa vs Pakistan - 1st ODI: February 23, 2026, Mangaung Oval
South Africa vs Pakistan - 2nd ODI: February 25, 2026, SuperSport Park
South Africa vs Pakistan - 3rd ODI: March 1, 2026, Kingsmead Stadium
Men's Team Schedule
South Africa vs West Indies - 1st T20: January 27, 2026, Boland Park
South Africa vs West Indies - 2nd T20: January 29, 2026, Newlands Cricket Ground
South Africa vs West Indies - 3rd T20: February 1, 2026, Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium
South Africa vs West Indies - 4th T20: February 4, 2026, SuperSport Park
South Africa vs West Indies - 5th T20: February 6, 2026, DP World Cricket Stadium
With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, in mind, CSA has prioritized T20 cricket. This strategy aims to strengthen team combinations and gain valuable experience ahead of the major tournament.
