The five-match T20I series between the Proteas and West Indies has been reduced to three.

The decision follows the ICC’s confirmation of the commencement date for the 2026 T20 World Cup, with the tournament support period now scheduled to begin on 31 January.

As a result, the T20I series, which had been set for 27 January to 6 February, has been revised to three matches in order to accommodate the adjusted international calendar.

The series will see Boland Park in Paarl host the opening match on Tuesday, 27 January, before the teams move to the Highveld for the second encounter in Centurion on Thursday, 29 January.

This season’s Pink Day, traditionally staged as an ODI, will take place during the third T20I at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Saturday, 31 January.

In addition, the 2025-26 season will also feature a three-match Youth ODI series between South Africa U19 and India U19 at Willowmoore Park in Benoni from 3-7 January.

The series will form a key part of both teams’ preparation for the 2026 U19 World Cup, to be co-hosted by Namibia and Zimbabwe early next year.

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