It’s been a while since South African cricket fans have had a home summer quite like this. Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Blockbuster international rivalries and a month of Betway SA20 madness.
The Proteas Men and Women are ready to turn up the heat as some of world cricket’s biggest names descend on South Africa for a bumper summer.
Australia, Bangladesh and England will battle the Proteas Men on home soil, while the Proteas Women welcome India for an exciting multi-format showdown.
And just when you think you’ve caught your breath, Betway SA20 Season 5 takes centre stage, bringing another explosion of sixes, packed stadiums and world-class entertainment.
Whatever your flavour of cricket, this summer has it all.
And, as always, SuperSport will bring you closer to every ball, boundary, wicket and unforgettable moment live.
Here’s everything you need to know to stay on top of a massive summer of cricket.
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PROTEAS WOMEN: India awaits
The Proteas Women kick-start their home summer with a blockbuster multi-format series against India in December.
The tour gets underway with a one-off test in Gqeberha from 9-13 December, before attention turns to three ODIs and three T20Is.
The ODI series heads across the country, with matches in Paarl, Cape Town and Bloemfontein on 16, 19 and 22 December respectively.
Then comes the T20 fireworks.
Willowmoore Park in Benoni hosts the opening T20I on 26 December before the series moves to Potchefstroom for back-to-back clashes on 29 and 30 December.
With valuable Women's Championship points on the line, there will be plenty at stake when the Proteas and India go head-to-head.
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PROTEAS MEN: Heavyweights are coming
If you love international cricket, buckle up.
The Proteas Men face a mouth-watering home schedule featuring Australia, Bangladesh and England, with all three formats taking centre stage during a packed summer.
Australia's visit brings three ODIs and three tests, while Bangladesh will challenge South Africa across two tests, three ODIs and three T20Is.
Then comes England, with one of cricket's great rivalries renewed in three tests and three ODIs.
From red-ball battles and five-day drama to white-ball fireworks, South Africa's stadiums are set for a serious feast of international cricket.
The Proteas are home. The heavyweights are coming. Game on.
Get up to speed by reliving the explosive 2018 Australian tour of South Africa, five weeks of controversy, confrontation and chaos that rocked cricket and gripped the globe.
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BETWAY SA20 SEASON 5: Let the party begin
And what would a South African summer be without the Betway SA20? Season 5 is ready to turn up the volume.
The tournament returns with some of the world's biggest stars joining South Africa's finest talent for another month of high-octane cricket and entertainment.
Six cities, four Saturday double-headers, packed stands, Big hits, Big wickets and one massive prize waiting at the end.
The action gets underway on 17 January at St George's Park, where defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape face Pretoria Capitals in a rematch of the Season 4 Final.
From there, the race for the trophy rolls across the country before culminating in the Final at Newlands on 21 February.
Expect noise, expect drama, and expect entertainment.
🚨 SEASON 5 FIXTURES ARE HERE 🚨
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Sunrisers Eastern Cape open the defence against Pretoria Capitals in a straight rematch of the Season 4 Final on 17 January at St George's Park. Four Saturday double-headers, six cities, and a Final back at Newlands on 21 February round out a… pic.twitter.com/WkOCgpU3O6
South Africa, your summer of cricket has arrived and SuperSport is where you won't miss a moment.
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HOW TO WATCH
Every game is live on DStv on the SS Cricket and Cricket Africa channels, with some matches also to be broadcast on Grandstand. There will be highlights packages for every match (available on Catch Up). Don’t miss a single six, be part of the summer spectacle!
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