South Africa vs England Live Cricket Score

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1st Test • England tour of South Africa

South Africa

England

Thursday 17th Dec 2026 01:30 PM

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South Africa take on England in 1st Test of England tour of South Africa. The match is scheduled to begin on Thursday, 17th December 2026 at 1:30 PM (local time). In their last 5 head-to-head meetings, South Africa lead 3-2. Ahead of the toss, both sides will assess conditions, recent form and key match-ups. Once play begins, this page updates live with the full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, player performances and post-match analysis.

Head to Head

3

South Africa

WINS

2

England

In their last 5 head-to-head meetings, South Africa lead 3-2.

Recent Meetings

2nd T20I • South Africa tour of England

England won by 146 runs

1st T20I • South Africa tour of England

South Africa won by 14 runs (DLS Method)

3rd ODI • South Africa tour of England

England won by 342 runs

2nd ODI • South Africa tour of England

South Africa won by 5 runs

1st ODI • South Africa tour of England

South Africa won by 7 wickets

Venue Recent Matches

4th T20I • India Women tour of South Africa

India Women won by 14 runs

3rd T20I • India Women tour of South Africa

South Africa Women won by 9 wickets

3rd T20I • West Indies tour of South Africa

West Indies won by 6 runs (DLS method)

Match 28 • SA20

Pretoria Capitals won by 21 runs

Match 20 • SA20

MI Cape Town won by 36 runs

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the South Africa vs England 1st Test match start?
The South Africa vs England 1st Test match is scheduled to start on Thursday, 17th December 2026 at 1:30 PM (local time).

What is the South Africa vs England 1st Test ?
South Africa vs England is the 1st Test of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch South Africa vs England live score?
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Tournament: England tour of South Africa