South Africa vs England lineups
Predicted XIs: each side's last XI until the toss confirms them
South AfricaXI from 27 Oct v Australia
Aiden Markram Batsman, right hand bat, right arm offbreak
2
Marques Ackerman Batsman, left hand bat, right arm offbreak
3
David Bedingham Wicketkeeper, right hand bat
4
Temba Bavuma (c) Middle Order Batter, right hand bat, right arm fast medium
5
Matthew Breetzke Batsman, right hand bat
6
Ryan Rickelton (wk)Wicketkeeper, left hand bat
7
Wiaan Mulder Allrounder, right hand bat, right arm fast medium
8
Marco Jansen Allrounder, right hand bat, left arm fast
9
Simon Harmer Bowler, right hand bat, right arm offbreak
10
Gerald Coetzee Allrounder, right hand bat, right arm fast
11
Kagiso Rabada Bowler, left hand bat, right arm fast
EnglandXI from 9 Sep v Pakistan
Ben Duckett Wicketkeeper, left hand bat, right arm offbreak
2
E
Emilio Gay Batsman, left hand bat, right arm fast medium
3
Jordan Cox Wicketkeeper, right hand bat
4
Joe Root (c) Batsman, right hand bat, right arm offbreak
5
Harry Brook Batsman, right hand bat, right arm fast medium
6
Daniel Lawrence Allrounder, right hand bat, right arm offbreak
7
Jamie Smith (wk)Wicketkeeper, right hand bat
8
Gus Atkinson Allrounder, right hand bat, right arm fast medium
9
Ollie Edward Robinson Allrounder, right hand bat, right arm fast medium
10
Jofra Archer Bowler, right hand bat, right arm fast
11
Josh Tongue Bowler, right hand bat, right arm fast medium
South Africa vs England Questions
When is South Africa vs England?
South Africa vs England starts at 08:00 UK time on Saturday 26 December 2026, at SuperSport Park, Centurion.
What is the South Africa vs England head to head?
South Africa have won 2 and England 5 of their 7 meetings.
What is South Africa's recent form?
South Africa's last five, newest first: W W L W W.
What is England's recent form?
England's last five, newest first: W W W L L.
What is a good score at SuperSport Park?
The first innings has averaged 285 over the last 7 Test matches at SuperSport Park, the side batting first winning 43% of them.