BD set for full-scale S Africa tour in 2026-27 season

Bangladesh will tour South Africa for a full-fledged multi-format series in the 2026-27 season, as part of a bumper home summer announced by Cricket South Africa on Monday, report agencies.
The Tigers' tour will begin with a two-match Test series, with the first Test scheduled at the Wanderers Stadium from November 15-19, followed by the second Test at Centurion from November 23-27.
The white-ball leg will start on December 1 with a three-match ODI series to be played in East London, Gqeberha and Cape Town respectively, before the three-match T20I series in Kimberley, Benoni and Centurion between December 10-13.
Bangladesh's tour forms part of a packed international calendar for South Africa, who are set to host Australia and England as well during the 2026-27 home season.
South Africa will first welcome Australia for a multi-format tour beginning in September, while England are scheduled to arrive later in December for a three-match Test series, followed by an ODI series in January.
CSA Chief Executive Officer Pholetsi Moseki said they were excited to host three strong cricketing nations in what promises to be an important season for both their red-ball and white-ball teams.
He added that the upcoming fixtures will play a key role in South Africa's preparations for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027, which they will co-host, while also strengthening their position in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle.
CSA chief executive Pholetsi Moseki said the Test and one-day series were both particularly important for the South African team.
"We have made a promising start to the new World Test Championship cycle and it is important that we continue to build on that momentum and strengthen our position on the WTC table.
"On the white-ball front, our focus remains firmly on building towards hosting the ICC men's Cricket World Cup in 2027. Every ODI series from here forms part of our preparation for that global event."