ICC World Test Championship1st Test
Time confirmed(Dec 17, 08:00 UTC)(Dec 17, 13:30 IST)
South Africa vs 
England
The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
(Dec 17, 08:00 UTC)(Dec 17, 13:30 IST)The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Fan pulse
South Africa58%
England42%
Rosters not announced yet
Teams usually name their squads shortly before tip-off.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is South Africa vs England?
- South Africa vs England is scheduled to start on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 08:00 UTC.
- Where is South Africa vs England played?
- South Africa vs England will be played at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
- What competition is South Africa vs England in?
- South Africa vs England is part of the ICC World Test Championship.
- How long until South Africa vs England starts?
- South Africa vs England starts on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 08:00 UTC. The countdown at the top of the page shows the time left, live.
Local start times
| New York (EST) | Thu, Dec 17, 03:00 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PST) | Thu, Dec 17, 00:00 |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | Thu, Dec 17, 08:00 |
| Central Europe (GMT+1) | Thu, Dec 17, 09:00 |
| India (GMT+5:30) | Thu, Dec 17, 13:30 |
| Japan (GMT+9) | Thu, Dec 17, 17:00 |
| Sydney (GMT+11) | Thu, Dec 17, 19:00 |
| Brazil (GMT-3) | Thu, Dec 17, 05:00 |