The Bangladesh A tour of South Africa 2026 will begin on August 23. South Africa A and Bangladesh A will play five matches during the tour.
The schedule includes two four-day matches and three one-day matches. Pretoria will host the opening game. The tour will end in Potchefstroom on September 12.
All five matches will start at 9:30 AM local time. Viewers in India can follow the action from 1:00 PM IST.
This A-team series is separate from the senior Bangladesh tour of South Africa scheduled for later in 2026. The matches will not count as senior Tests or ODIs.
Bangladesh A Tour of South Africa 2026 at a Glance
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | Bangladesh A Tour of South Africa 2026 |
| Host | South Africa |
| Teams | South Africa A and Bangladesh A |
| Start date | August 23, 2026 |
| End date | September 12, 2026 |
| Total matches | 5 |
| Four-day matches | 2 |
| One-day matches | 3 |
| Match cities | Pretoria, Potchefstroom, Bloemfontein and Kimberley |
| First match | South Africa A vs Bangladesh A, 1st four-day match |
| Final match | South Africa A vs Bangladesh A, 3rd one-day match |
| Local start time | 9:30 AM |
| Start time in India | 1:00 PM IST |
The two four-day matches will run from August 23 to September 2. The three one-day matches will follow from September 6 to 12.
Bangladesh A Tour of South Africa 2026 Full Schedule
The series will use four venues across South Africa. Potchefstroom will stage two matches, including the final game.
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Time | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 23 to 26 | 1st four-day match | Tuks Oval, Pretoria | 9:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
| August 30 to September 2 | 2nd four-day match | JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom | 9:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
| September 6 | 1st one-day match | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein | 9:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
| September 9 | 2nd one-day match | Diamond Oval, Kimberley | 9:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
| September 12 | 3rd one-day match | JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom | 9:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
Cricket South Africa lists Tuks Oval as the venue for the first game. Other fixture services also call it LC de Villiers Oval. The Potchefstroom ground appears as NWC Oval or JB Marks Oval in different schedules.
The dates and local start times come from the Cricket South Africa fixture announcement.
How the Bangladesh A Tour of South Africa 2026 Format Works
The tour has two separate parts.
1. Two four-day matches
South Africa A and Bangladesh A will first play two four-day games. These matches also carry the unofficial Test label on cricket schedule platforms.
Each match can last up to four days. The first game will take place in Pretoria. Potchefstroom will host the second match.
2. Three one-day matches
The teams will then play three 50-over matches. Schedule platforms describe them as unofficial ODIs.
Bloemfontein will host the first one-day game. The second match will take place in Kimberley. The teams will return to Potchefstroom for the final game.
The four-day and one-day matches form separate series. The schedule does not include T20 matches.
Teams Playing in the Series
Here are the Team Details for the Series:
South Africa A
South Africa A will host every match. Marques Ackerman will captain the home team in both formats.
Cricket South Africa has selected different 15-player squads for the four-day and one-day matches. Eight players feature in both groups.
Bangladesh A
Bangladesh A will play all five matches as the touring side.
The team acts as the level below Bangladesh’s senior national side. It gives players a chance to face strong opposition in overseas conditions.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board had not published a confirmed squad for this specific series in the reviewed fixture sources at the time of writing.
South Africa A Four-Day Squad
Marques Ackerman will lead the South Africa A four-day team.
The squad includes Gerald Coetzee and Senuran Muthusamy. CSA selected Muthusamy after his recovery from a left knee ligament injury.
- Marques Ackerman, captain
- Matthew Boast
- Okuhle Cele
- Gerald Coetzee
- Tshepang Dithole
- Zubayr Hamza
- Gavin Kaplan
- Tshepo Moreki
- Senuran Muthusamy
- Tshepo Ntuli
- Meeka-eel Prince
- Delano Potgieter
- Sinethemba Qeshile
- Lesego Senokwane
- Codi Yusuf
Matthew Boast and Gavin Kaplan are among the new names in the squad. Tshepo Ntuli, Meeka-eel Prince and Delano Potgieter entered the four-day group without previous South Africa A caps.
South Africa A One-Day Squad
Marques Ackerman will also captain the 50-over team.
- Marques Ackerman, captain
- Matthew Boast
- Okuhle Cele
- Gerald Coetzee
- Matthew de Villiers
- Zubayr Hamza
- Dian Forrester
- Delano Potgieter
- Imraan Manack
- Rivaldo Moonsamy
- Mihlali Mpongwana
- Sinethemba Qeshile
- Andile Simelane
- Kyle Simmonds
- Codi Yusuf
Matthew de Villiers, Imraan Manack and Kyle Simmonds are the uncapped players in South Africa A’s one-day squad.
Players Selected for Both South Africa A Squads
Eight South Africa A players appear in both squads:
- Marques Ackerman
- Matthew Boast
- Okuhle Cele
- Gerald Coetzee
- Zubayr Hamza
- Delano Potgieter
- Sinethemba Qeshile
- Codi Yusuf
This group will have the chance to play throughout the tour. The other players will join the side for one format.
Bangladesh A Tour of South Africa 2026 Venues
The five matches will take place at four grounds.
| Venue | City | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Tuks Oval, also known as LC de Villiers Oval | Pretoria | 1 |
| JB Marks Oval, also known as NWC Oval | Potchefstroom | 2 |
| Mangaung Oval | Bloemfontein | 1 |
| Diamond Oval | Kimberley | 1 |
Tuks Oval, Pretoria
Tuks Oval will host the first four-day match from August 23 to 26. The ground also carries the name LC de Villiers Oval.
JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
JB Marks Oval will host the second four-day match and the third one-day match. The venue previously carried names such as Senwes Park and North West Cricket Stadium.
Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Mangaung Oval will stage the opening one-day game on September 6.
Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Diamond Oval will host the second one-day match on September 9. Some official schedules list it as Kimberley Oval.
Bangladesh A vs South Africa A Match Time in India
Every match has a scheduled 9:30 AM start in South Africa.
South Africa Standard Time runs three hours and 30 minutes behind Indian Standard Time. The matches will therefore start at 1:00 PM IST.
The four-day games should continue into the evening in India. The one-day matches should also finish at an India-friendly time.
Key Facts About the Series
- Bangladesh A will play five matches in South Africa.
- The tour includes two four-day matches and three 50-over matches.
- The opening match starts in Pretoria on August 23.
- Potchefstroom will host two games.
- Bloemfontein and Kimberley will each stage one match.
- All matches have a scheduled start time of 1:00 PM IST.
- Marques Ackerman will captain South Africa A in both formats.
- South Africa A has named separate 15-player squads for the two formats.
- Eight South African players feature in both squads.
- The tour will end on September 12.
Bangladesh A Tour of South Africa 2026 Key Numbers
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Teams | 2 |
| Total matches | 5 |
| Four-day matches | 2 |
| One-day matches | 3 |
| Match venues | 4 |
| Host cities | 4 |
| South Africa A players in each squad | 15 |
| Players selected in both SA A squads | 8 |
| First match date | August 23 |
| Last match date | September 12 |
| Scheduled start time in India | 1:00 PM IST |
Conclusion: Bangladesh A Tour of South Africa Starts on August 23
The Bangladesh A tour of South Africa 2026 will run from August 23 to September 12. The two sides will play two four-day matches and three one-day matches.
Pretoria will host the opening game. The tour will then move through Potchefstroom, Bloemfontein and Kimberley.
South Africa A have confirmed their squads, with Marques Ackerman leading both teams. Bangladesh A’s final squad and India broadcast details still require official confirmation.
