CAPE TOWN (Agencies): Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced its programme of home international fixtures for the 2018-19 season against Pakistan, Zimbabwe and Pakistan, a sports website reported on Monday.
Pakistan are then the guests for the festive season with Centurion hosting the opening Test match, starting on Boxing Day followed by the traditional New Year Test at Newlands and the final Test match at the Wanderers in mid-January. This will be followed by five ODIs and three T20 International matches. “We are pleased to announce the complete schedule of international cricket for our home season,” commented CSA Acting Chief Executive, Thabang Moroe.
“It is going to be a very busy period and a very big one for our Proteas who will be using the programme of 13 ODIs against three different opponents in addition to the away tours to fine tune their preparations for the 2019 ICC World Cup to be played in England and Wales commencing on May 30 next year.
“Following the outstanding Test match cricket played by the Proteas during the past season we can also look forward to plenty more world-class entertainment by our acknowledged stars during the five Test matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. “By taking the Zimbabwe tour to some of our smaller venues we are also creating the opportunity for our fans around the country to see the Proteas in action”. “Our fans now also have the opportunity to make their holiday plans in good time so that they can watch the Proteas in action in their favourite formats.”
Pakistan tour itinerary 2018/19
December 19-21, 10:00: Three-day tour match v SA Invitation XI, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
December 26-30, 10:00: 1st Test match, SuperSport Park, Centurion
January 3-7, 10:30: 2nd Test match, Newlands, Cape Town
January 11-15, 10:00: 3rd Test match, Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
January 19, 13:00: 1st ODI, St. George’s Park, Port Elizabeth
January 22, 13:00: 2nd ODI, Kingsmead, Durban
January 25, 13:00: 3rd ODI, SuperSport Park, Centurion
January 27, 10:00: 4th ODI, Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
January 30, 13:00: 5th ODI, Newlands, Cape Town
February 1, 18:00: 1st T20 International, Newlands, Cape Town
February 3, 14:30: 2nd T20 International, Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
February 6, 18:00: 3rd T20 International, SuperSport Park, Centurion.
