IND vs SA: BCCI, CSA Confirm Schedule For India's Tour To South Africa 2023-24

The BCCI and the CSA (Cricket South Africa) have cumulatively announced the schedule for India’s upcoming tour to South Africa later this year. India are currently playing against West Indies and their WTC 2023-25 cycle has started.

South Africa, on the other hand, are yet to begin their WTC 2023-25 cycle. India’s Tour to South Africa consists of three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Test matches between December 10, 2023, to January 7, 2024.

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The two Test match series will be a part of the WTC 2023-25 cycle. The first Test will be played in Centurion between December 26-30. The second Test will be played in Cape Town between January 3-7, 2024. India lost the Test series 2-1 when they last toured South Africa in 2021-22.

India’s Tour Of South Africa is named as the Freedom Series which will start with a three-match T20I series between December 10-14. The first T20I will be played in Durban, the second in Gqeberha, and the final T20I in Johannesburg.

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The series then moves on to the three-match ODI series between December 17-21. Johannesburg will host the first ODI, Gqeberha the second, and Paarl the third.

The series concludes with the two-match Test series as said earlier. The Test series will be a part of the WTC 2023-25 cycle. India lost the Test series when they toured South Africa last and this time will have a point to prove and win the series most importantly.

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Jay Shah On India’s Tour To South Africa 2023-24

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah and CSA Chairperson Mr. Lawson Naidoo spoke about the significance of the Freedom Series and the history associated with it.

“The Freedom Series is significant not just because it features two excellent Test teams, but also because it honours Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, two great leaders who shaped our respective nations, and the world around them. The Boxing Day Test and the New Year Test are amongst the most important fixtures on the international cricket calendar and the schedule has been planned particularly around these marquee dates. India has always received strong support in South Africa, and I am confident that fans will be treated to some enthralling contests with no shortage of intensity,” said Jay Shah.

“I eagerly await the arrival of the Indian Cricket Team and their passionate fans on our shores. This is an important tour for both teams and I am really pleased that we will have a full tour comprising all three formats of the game. Both South Africa and India boast exceptional talent, and we can look forward to exciting cricket and thrilling matches. The tour also allows us to showcase the best of South Africa and we have spread out matches across the nation. We share an excellent rapport with BCCI, and I thank them for their support right throughout,” said Naidoo on his expectations from the series.

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