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England in South Africa: Dates confirmed for three-Test series against world champions over Christmas and New Year
- England will tour South Africa for a three-Test series over Christmas and New Year, beginning December 17 in Johannesburg.
- The second Test will be played at Centurion starting Boxing Day, with the third at Newlands on January 3, 2027.
- The tour will feature three ODIs starting January 10 at Boland Park, with a T20 series postponed due to SA20 scheduling.
- Australia will tour South Africa for three Tests in October preceding England's visit.
- The 2026/27 South Africa schedule also includes three ODIs after the Test series, with a T20 series removed due to SA20 conflicts.
- The tour follows England’s 2019/20 series victory in South Africa and precedes South Africa co-hosting the 2027 World Cup.
- South Africa will co-host the 2027 Cricket World Cup with Namibia and Zimbabwe.
- The England tour schedule lists Boxing Day and New Year fixtures in South Africa.
- The Wanderers in Johannesburg hosts the opener as England look to start strong on foreign soil.
- Key matches will take place across Johannesburg, Centurion, and Cape Town with a December-January window.
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