Verified and updated: November 14, 2026, 08:08 UTC.
South Africa and Bangladesh are scheduled to open their two-Test series at DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday, November 15. The first day is set to begin at 10:00 a.m. South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+02:00), or 08:00 UTC. The match is scheduled through November 19 and forms part of the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship. The toss and playing XIs are not confirmed in the match listing at the time of this update; no result is available before play.
The first day is scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. in Johannesburg on November 15. Johannesburg uses SAST, UTC+02:00, so the start time is 08:00 UTC on the same date. The five-day playing window runs from Sunday, November 15, through Thursday, November 19. A Test can finish earlier if a result is reached, while weather or other interruptions can affect the amount of play on a given day.
The ICC fixture schedule confirms the five-day dates and DP World Wanderers Stadium venue. Cricket Australia’s series page also lists the first Test for November 15–19 at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. The match listing identifies teams as to be announced at the toss, so a squad should not be confused with a confirmed playing XI.
The venue is DP World Wanderers Stadium, commonly called the Wanderers, in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the opening fixture of the tour’s two-match Test series. The second Test is scheduled for November 23–27 at SuperSport Park in Centurion, according to the ICC’s published schedule. These are separate matches at different grounds.
Cricket South Africa’s announcement names a 15-player South Africa squad led by Temba Bavuma. The squad includes Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, and Simon Harmer, among others. CSA said Lungi Ngidi was not considered while continuing rehabilitation. Squad membership does not establish selection for this Test’s XI.
At the time checked, the match listing still said the teams would be announced at the toss. That means neither side’s final eleven can be reported as confirmed here. Check the match centre or the teams’ official channels close to the start for the toss, selected players, and any late changes.
The ICC tour schedule confirms the series dates and venues, while Cricket South Africa’s 2026 schedule and squad information provides the host board’s updates. The Cricket Australia series page lists both Tests and links to match coverage. Its first-Test match-centre identifier is CA:39993.
Live video and television availability depend on broadcast rights in each country. Check local listings for the relevant broadcaster, and use an official scorecard or match centre for the toss, score, and result. The published fixture information confirms the schedule; it does not guarantee broadcast availability in every market.
The teams are scheduled to meet again at SuperSport Park in Centurion from November 23–27. Beyond the bilateral series, these Tests contribute to the 2025–2027 World Test Championship. The championship context makes the result relevant to each team’s campaign, but the fixture schedule alone does not indicate how the standings will change. That depends on the match result and the wider table when results are recorded.
10:00 a.m. SAST (UTC+02:00), or 08:00 UTC, on November 15, 2026.
DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Not in the match listing checked at 08:08 UTC on November 14. The teams are listed as to be announced at the toss.
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