SA vs ENG, 1st Test 2026: Match Squad, Date, Time, Venue, Full Schedule & Ticket Details | England tour of South Africa 2026-27

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Get the England tour of South Africa 2026-27 official schedule of 1st Test! Check South Africa vs England 1st Test match Date (Dec 17-21, 2026), timings 10:00 AM (Local), 1:30 PM (IST), squad, players list, and venue (The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg) details. Stay updated with IndiaCricketSchedule.com for latest match details.

South Africa vs England, 1st Test, England tour of South Africa 2026-27 - South Africa Cricket team will play 1st Test of 3 Tests matches of England tour of South Africa 2026-27 Series against England Cricket Team, where the 1st Test will be played on Thursday, Dec 17 - Monday, December 21, 2026. The SA vs ENG, 1st Test match will be played at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, and will get started at 8:00 AM GMT, and 10:00 AM Local.

The toss of the match will be done 30 minutes before the start of the match at 9:30 AM Local. The South Africa cricket team will be captained by TBD in the match and the England cricket team will be captained by TBD.

Here are the full details of the South Africa vs England, 1st Test 2026 Match Schedule and Timing, Captain and Players List.

🏏 South Africa vs England, 1st Test: Match Overview & Summary

Thursday, Dec 17 - Monday, December 21, 2026

1:30 PM (IST)

8:00 AM GMT | 10:00 AM Local

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The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

South Africa

England

Player of Match: TBA (To be announced)

Match hasn't started yet

📌 Match Details & Information

Series: England tour of South Africa 2026-27 (Test Series)

Match: SA vs ENG, 1st Test

Date: Thursday, Dec 17 - Monday, December 21, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM LOCAL | 8:00 AM GMT

Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Toss: TBA (30 Minutes before the match start)

Umpires: TBA (To be announced)

Third Umpire: TBA (To be announced)

Match Referee: TBA (To be announced)

LIVE Stream: TBA (To be announced)

Head to Head: Total: 153 | SA Won: 34 | ENG Won: 64

Result: TBA (To be announced)

👥 South Africa vs England, 1st Test: Squad & Captain

South Africa Players

South Africa's playing XI will be updated here before the match starts.

England Players

England's playing XI will be updated here before the match starts.

👥 England tour of South Africa 2026-27: Teams Squad & Players List

The squad for the series has not yet been officially announced; the list of players will be updated here as soon as it is announced.

South Africa Squad for England Test series

• TBC

England Squad for South Africa Test series

• TBC

🎟️ Match Ticket Details & Booking Info

Here is the information regarding match tickets and a step-by-step guide to booking them for the England tour of South Africa 2026-27.

Tickets for the England tour of South Africa 2026-27 can be booked online via the official South Africa Cricket Tickets Portal.

📊 South Africa vs England Overall Head-to-Head Record

Here is the overall head-to-head record of all Test, ODI and T20I matches played between South Africa and the England, detailing the number of matches played, won, and lost.

Format	Matches Played	South Africa Wins	England Wins	No Result / Drawn
Test Matches	153	34	64	55
One-Day Internationals (ODI)	72	35	31	6
Twenty20 Internationals (T20I)	27	13	13	1
Total All Formats	252	82	108	62

❓ FAQs

When is SA vs ENG, 1st Test?

SA vs ENG, 1st Test to be played on Thursday, Dec 17 - Monday, December 21, 2026.

What is SA vs ENG, 1st Test time?

SA vs ENG, 1st Test time is 10:00 AM (Local), 1:30 PM (IST).

Where will the SA vs ENG, 1st Test be played on which venue?

SA vs ENG, 1st Test will be played at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.

Who is the captain of England in SA vs ENG, 1st Test?

TBD is the captain of South Africa in SA vs ENG, 1st Test.

Who is the captain of England in SA vs ENG, 1st Test?

TBD is the captain of England in SA vs ENG, 1st Test.