May 3rd 2024.
In an exciting announcement for cricket fans, Cricket South Africa has revealed the schedule for the upcoming 2024/25 home summer season. The men's team will take on Sri Lanka and Pakistan in an all-format tour, while the women's team will host England for a multi-format series. The action-packed season will run from November to January, with a variety of matches and formats to look forward to.
Before the international matches begin, South Africa 'A' will play against Sri Lanka 'A' in a series of three 50-over matches and two four-day matches. This will be a great opportunity for the players to warm up and prepare for the upcoming season. The first Test between the Proteas and Sri Lanka will kick off at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on November 27, followed by a second game at St George's Park in Gqeberha from December 5-9.
At the same time, the women's team will also be in action against England. The series will start with three T20I matches from November 24-30, followed by a three-match ODI series from December 4-11. The annual Black Day, which raises awareness against gender violence, will also make its return during the ODI series on December 8 at Kingsmead Stadium. And for the first time since 2002, the Proteas women's team will play a Test match on home soil, with a four-day match against England at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein from December 15-18.
Meanwhile, the men's team will be facing Pakistan in a three-match T20I series from December 10-14, followed by a three-match ODI series from December 17-22. Fans can look forward to the popular Pink Day on December 22 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. As for the Test matches, South Africa will take on Pakistan in two games, with the Boxing Day Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion from December 26-30 and the New Year's Test at Newlands Cricket Ground from January 3-7.
Tickets for the home season will go on sale on October 19, and it promises to be an exciting season for cricket lovers. The schedule is a bit shorter this time around, as it makes room for the SA20 season and the potential inclusion of South Africa in a tri-series in Pakistan. CSA CEO Pholetsi Moseki expressed his excitement for the upcoming season, stating that it will not only showcase the talent and competitiveness of South African cricket, but also celebrate the global appeal and camaraderie of the sport. He emphasized the importance of these matches in not just competing, but also fostering bonds between nations and uniting players and fans in their shared love for cricket.
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