Cricket South Africa and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday announced the itinerary for England’s tour of South Africa during the summer of 2015/16.

The two sides will go head to head in four Test matches, five ODI’s and two T20 International matches.

‘England have always been one of the most popular visitors to our shores,’ said CSA chief executive, Haroon Lorgat. ‘The battles in recent Test series for the Basil d’Oliveira Shield has always been hard fought and we will surely fight to keep the trophy in our possession.

‘England are the best supported team away from home and once more we look forward to welcoming their legion of fans together with their players and team management. The well-known “Barmy Army” always adds charm to the on-field competition.

‘The tour has already drawn huge interest and promises to be the highlight of our summer with four Test matches being played.’

TOUR ITINERARY

2015

11 December: England arrive in SA
15-17 December: SA Invitation XI v England, Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
20-22 December: SA Invitation XI v England, Pietermaritzburg Oval
26-30 December: 1^st Test match, Kingsmead, Durban

2016
2-6 January: 2^nd Test match, Newlands, Cape Town
14-18 January: 3^rd Test match, Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
22-26 January: 4^th Test match, SuperSport Park, Centurion
30 January: 1-day tour match, Diamond Oval, Kimberley
3 February: 1^st ODI, Chevrolet Park, Bloemfontein
6 February: 2^nd ODI, St. George’s Park, Port Elizabeth
9 February: 3^rd ODI, SuperSport Park, Centurion
12 February: 4^th ODI, Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
14 February: 5^th ODI, Newlands, Cape Town
17 February: T20 tour match, SA Invitation XI v England, Boland Park, Paarl
19 February: 1^st T20 International, Newlands, Cape Town
21 February: 2^nd T20 International, Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

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