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February 23, 2026

England T20 series in South Africa scrapped due to franchise schedule clash

ODIs will be at smaller grounds due to SA20 bookings

England T20 series in South Africa scrapped due to franchise schedule clash

TL;DR

  • England's January T20 series in South Africa has been cancelled.
  • The cancellation is due to a scheduling conflict with the SA20 domestic tournament.
  • Three ODIs will still take place between January 10-15, but at smaller venues (Paarl and Bloemfontein) because major grounds are booked for SA20.
  • The decision prioritizes the ODIs because South Africa is co-hosting the 50-over World Cup in 2027.
  • England rejected a request to split the tour and play white-ball games in February due to a prior commitment to tour Bangladesh.

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