Bangladesh’s Test tour of South Africa starts on Sunday, November 15, with the 1st Test at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The two Tests are part of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. Because of the time difference, Indian fans will be watching in the afternoon, with play starting at 1:30 PM IST.
South Africa vs Bangladesh Test Series 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | Bangladesh tour of South Africa 2026, Test leg |
| Total matches | 2 Tests |
| Dates | November 15 to November 27, 2026 |
| Host cities | Johannesburg, Centurion |
| South Africa captain | Temba Bavuma |
| Bangladesh captain | Najmul Hossain Shanto |
| Start time | 1:30 PM IST (8:00 AM GMT, 10:00 AM local) |
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South Africa vs Bangladesh Test Schedule 2026 and Start Times in IST
| Match | Date and Day | Venue | Local Time | Start Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | November 15-19, Sunday | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 2nd Test | November 23-27, Monday | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
South Africa vs Bangladesh Test Series 2026
This is a two-match series across two Highveld venues, with South Africa led by Temba Bavuma and Bangladesh by Najmul Hossain Shanto. The hosts have a strong pace attack in Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Anrich Nortje and Dane Paterson, with Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer as the spin options. Bangladesh rely on the experience of Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mominul Haque and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, backed by Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam.
History favours South Africa. Bangladesh have played eight Tests in South Africa across four tours and lost all of them, five by an innings.
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South Africa vs Bangladesh Test Series 2026 Venues Guide
| Venue | City | Match Hosted |
|---|---|---|
| The Wanderers Stadium | Johannesburg | 1st Test |
| SuperSport Park | Centurion | 2nd Test |
The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg:
It hosts the 1st Test from November 15, and it will be Bangladesh’s first Test at the ground.
SuperSport Park, Centurion:
It hosts the 2nd Test from November 23, and Bangladesh return to Centurion after 18 years.
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South Africa Test Squads for Bangladesh Series 2026
South Africa Test Squad
Temba Bavuma (captain), Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Marques Ackerman, Zubayr Hamza, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Ryan Rickelton (wicketkeeper), Matthew Breetzke (wicketkeeper), Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer.
Bangladesh Test Squads for South Africa Tour 2026
Bangladesh Test Squad
Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mohammad Naim, Mominul Haque, Towhid Hridoy, Mahfijul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim (wicketkeeper), Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Jaker Ali (wicketkeeper), Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed.
Key Dates to Remember
- November 15: 1st Test begins at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
- November 23: 2nd Test begins at SuperSport Park, Centurion
- November 27: Scheduled last day of the 2nd Test, the end of the Test series
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