In one line: two Tests against Bangladesh in November, then three against England over Christmas and New Year, with the Boxing Day Test at Centurion. In Test cricket the draw is a real result, and that changes how you bet.
A South African summer isn’t complete without Test cricket on the radio at the braai. This season gives you five home Tests in eight weeks, and the England series runs straight through the festive season.
The fixtures
| Dates | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 15 to 19 November | 1st Test v Bangladesh | Wanderers, Johannesburg |
| 23 to 27 November | 2nd Test v Bangladesh | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| 17 to 21 December | 1st Test v England | Wanderers, Johannesburg |
| 26 to 30 December | 2nd Test v England: the Boxing Day Test | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| 3 to 7 January | 3rd Test v England: the New Year Test | Newlands, Cape Town |
Source: Cricket South Africa’s 2026/27 home season announcement. The white-ball games against Bangladesh (1 to 13 December) and the England ODIs (10 to 15 January) are in our cricket guide.
How to bet on a Test
Match odds have three outcomes. The Proteas, the opposition or the draw. Rain, a flat pitch or a dogged rearguard can all bring the draw into play, and its price moves session by session.
Top batter and top bowler. For each team, in each innings or the match. Settlement rules for ties differ: read them first.
Innings runs. Over or under a line for a team’s first innings. The Wanderers and Newlands play very differently, and the line will show it.
Series markets. The series winner or the exact series score, before ball one or between Tests.
Live, session by session. Test cricket moves slowly and then all at once. Live markets let you react to a collapse or a stand, but set your stake for the day before the first ball.
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Five days a Test, five Tests a summer: that’s a lot of cricket to bet on. Pick your Tests and your budget, and enjoy the rest of it with a cold drink and the radio on. Free, confidential help: 0800 006 008, or WhatsApp HELP to 076 675 0710.
Questions punters ask
When is the Boxing Day Test in 2026?
Proteas v England, 26 to 30 December 2026, at SuperSport Park, Centurion.
Can you bet on a draw in a Test?
Yes. Test match odds have three outcomes: either team or the draw.
What happens to my bet if a Test is washed out?
A Test that finishes with no winner is a draw for match-odds bets. Rules for player and session markets differ, so check your bookmaker’s cricket rules.
Last updated 11 November 2026