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South Africa
v England⁠

Match information

Start Sunday 10 January at 08:00 UK time.

Date
Sunday 10 January 2027 · England in 2027
Start
08:00 UK
Venue
Boland Park, Paarl
Competition
ODI · International series · 1st ODI

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Last checked 30 October 2026

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Match guide

England open their ODI series against South Africa at Boland Park in Paarl on Sunday 10 January 2027, with first ball scheduled for 08:00 UK time. The 50-over leg of the tour follows the three Tests and continues with two ODIs at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.

The best recent reference point is the ODI series between the sides in September 2025, which South Africa won 2–1. They won the first match by seven wickets after dismissing England for 131 and edged the second by five runs, before England replied with a 342-run victory, making 414/5 and bowling South Africa out for 72. The T20Is that followed were shared. Across formats, our records show 44 meetings since March 1992, with England winning 22, losing 20 and drawing two. In September 2026, England won a home ODI series against Sri Lanka 2–1, including a 223-run win in the decider.

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The last 5 meetings

2023 – 2025

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England v South Africa stats

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Meetings74In our results database
England wins31England perspective
Draws, ties & NR6Drawn, tied or no result
South Africa wins37South Africa victories

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