Australia's Historic Tour of South Africa Rescheduled Post ICC Women's Champions Trophy

Australia's upcoming tour of South Africa has been rescheduled to take place after the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy in 2027. The series will feature a mix of T20I matches, ODIs, and a historic Test match. Cricket South Africa is excited to host Australia for the first time, promising thrilling encounters as both teams prepare for the prestigious tournament. The matches will be held across various venues in South Africa, leading up to the Champions Trophy in India. Read on for the complete schedule and details about this exciting cricketing event.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 2, 2026, 23:58 IST

Australia's Tour of South Africa Adjusted

Johannesburg [South Africa], November 2: The inaugural tour of South Africa by Australia has been rescheduled to take place after the first ICC Women’s Champions Trophy.

This prestigious tournament is set to occur in India from February 14 to 28, 2027, featuring six competing teams: Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. Consequently, the multi-format series between South Africa and Australia will commence on March 24 and conclude on April 18, as confirmed by the ICC.

The series will kick off with three T20I matches, followed by three ODIs, and will culminate in a one-off Test match at Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium in KuGompo City, marking the venue's first-ever Women’s Test.

Cricket South Africa's Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki, expressed excitement about hosting Australia, stating, “Welcoming a renowned team like Australia is always a significant event, especially for the first time.”

Moseki also acknowledged the collaborative efforts of both Cricket South Africa and Cricket Australia in finalizing the new tour dates following the ICC Women’s Champions Trophy scheduling.

Earlier this year, Australia secured the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, while South Africa reached the semi-finals, where they were eliminated by the host nation.

Both teams are expected to present a formidable challenge in the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy, a T20I tournament featuring a round-robin format, with the top two teams advancing to the final on February 28.

All matches of this six-team event will be held at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai and the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium in Vadodara.

Australia's tour schedule in South Africa is as follows:

1st T20I – March 24, 2027, Kimberley

2nd T20I – March 27, 2027, Benoni

3rd T20I – March 30, 2027, Potchefstroom

1st ODI – April 3, 2027, Durban

2nd ODI – April 7, 2027, Paarl

3rd ODI – April 10, 2027, Gqeberha

One-off Test – April 15 to 18, 2027, KuGompo City.