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- Cricket South Africa on Friday confirmed the 2024/25 international home season.
- The Proteas men will play only three more Tests in 2024, with two tours to Japan, to Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
- Meanwhile, the Proteas Women will be hosting England for a full format tour starting in November.
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Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced the domestic schedule for the 2024/25 international home season on Friday, and the big takeaway is that the Proteas men's team only have three Test matches left this year.
The international summer begins in August with South Africa 'A' tour against Sri Lanka 'A'. The tour will consist of three 50-over matches and two four-day matches.
Following the T20 World Cup in June in West Indies and the United States, the Proteas will play two Tests against Sri Lanka before hosting an all-format tour against Pakistan during the holiday season.
The Proteas will face Sri Lanka in the first Test at Kingsmead, Durban, from November 27 to December 1, followed by the second Test at St George's Park, Gukebela, from December 5 to 9. be done.
Pakistan will then tour South Africa in December for a full format tour including the traditional Boxing Day Test at Centurion and the New Year Test at Newlands in Cape Town.
Meanwhile, the Pink Day ODI will be held on December 22nd at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
Tickets will go on sale on August 19th.
Proteas Men's 2024/25 Inbound Tour:
Sri Lanka
First Test: 27 November – 1 December – Proteas vs Sri Lanka at Kingsmead
2nd Test: December 5-9 – Proteas vs Sri Lanka (St George's Park)
Pakistan
1st T20: December 10 – South Africa vs Pakistan at Kingsmead
2nd T20: December 13 – South Africa vs Pakistan, SuperSport Park, Centurion
3rd T20: December 14 – South Africa vs Pakistan at Wanderers
First ODI: December 17 – South Africa vs Pakistan, Boland Park, Paarl
2nd ODI: December 19 – South Africa vs Pakistan at Newlands
3rd ODI: December 22 – Pink Day South Africa vs Pakistan, Wanderers Stadium
1st Test: December 26-30 – South Africa vs Pakistan, SuperSport Park, Centurion
2nd Test: January 3-7 – South Africa vs Pakistan at Newlands
CSA CEO Foretsi Moseki said: “We look forward to the 2024/25 home international season, which promises to be another exhilarating competition.”
“By opening our doors to respected cricketing nations such as Sri Lanka, Pakistan and England, we are not only showcasing the talent and competitiveness of South African cricket, but also the global appeal inherent in our beloved sport. and celebrate friendship.
“These matches do more than just compete, they foster bonds between nations and serve as a platform for players and fans alike to share their love of cricket.”
Meanwhile, the Proteas Women will be hosting England on a multi-format tour.
The tour will consist of three T20Is, three ODIs and the women's Test, which will be played in South Africa for the first time since 2002.
The four-day match will be held from December 15th to 18th at Mangan Oval in Bloemfontein.
Proteas Women's tour against England:
1st T20I: November 24 – South Africa vs England at Buffalo Park
2nd T20I: November 27 – South Africa vs England, Willowmoor Park, Benoni
3rd T20I: November 30 – South Africa vs England, SuperSport Park, Centurion
1st ODI: December 4 – South Africa vs England at Kimberley Oval
2nd ODI: 8 December – Black Day South Africa vs England (Kingsmead)
3rd ODI: December 11 – South Africa vs England, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
Sole Test: December 15-18 – South Africa vs England, Mangan Oval, Bloemfontein
