The much-awaited two-match Test series between South Africa and Bangladesh is set to begin on November 15, 2026. Cricket fans across the world can look forward to an exciting contest as Temba Bavuma’s South Africa host Najmul Hossain Shanto’s Bangladesh in an important international assignment.
The opening Test will be played at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, while the second match is scheduled at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Both matches will begin at 10:00 am local time, which translates to 1:30 pm IST and 8:00 pm GMT.
SA v s BAN Test Series: What to expect?
South Africa enter the series with confidence after registering an impressive 2-1 Test series victory against Australia at home. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will be eager to bounce back following their recent home series defeat against West Indies.
The visitors have never beaten South Africa in 16 previous Test encounters, with the Proteas winning 14 and two matches ending in draws.
With home advantage and a strong pace attack, South Africa will start as favourites. However, Bangladesh will hope their fast bowlers can reproduce the performances that helped them secure their historic first-ever Test victory in Australia earlier this year.
SA vs BAN Test Series: Schedule and match timings
| Match | Date | Venue | Start Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | November 15-19 | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 1:30 pm |
| 2nd Test | November 23-27 | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 1:30 pm |
SA vs BAN Test Series: Squads
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Marques Ackerman, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Zubayr Hamza, Keshav Maharaj, Dane Paterson
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mohammad Naim, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Jaker Ali, Mahfijul Islam, Towhid Hridoy
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SA vs BAN Test Series: Broadcast and Live Streaming details
| Country/Region | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Eurosport | FanCode |
| South Africa | SuperSport TV | SuperSport |
| Bangladesh | – | Rabbithole Prime |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | Sky Sports |
| Pakistan | – | Tapmad |
| USA and Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV |
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