Upcoming 17–21 Dec 2026 · time TBC
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
SA vs ENG 1st Test 2026: Preview, Date, Time (IST) & Venue
DateThursday, 17 December 2026
Start (IST)TBC
SeriesSA v ENG
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Our full preview with probable XIs, pitch report, key battles and fantasy picks is published 24–48 hours before the start.
FAQ
When does South Africa vs England 1st Test start in India?
Thursday, 17 December 2026. The start time will be confirmed by the organisers; we will update this page.
Where is South Africa vs England 1st Test being played?
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
Which series is this match part of?
South Africa vs England 2026-27, 17 Dec 2026 – 15 Jan 2027.
All matches in this series
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17–21 Dec · time TBC
South Africa vs England · 1st Test
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
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26–30 Dec · time TBC
South Africa vs England · 2nd Test
SuperSport Park, Centurion
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3–7 Jan · time TBC
South Africa vs England · 3rd Test
Newlands, Cape Town
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Sun, 10 Jan · time TBC
South Africa vs England · 1st ODI
Boland Park, Paarl
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Wed, 13 Jan · time TBC
South Africa vs England · 2nd ODI
Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
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Fri, 15 Jan · time TBC
South Africa vs England · 3rd ODI
Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
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