By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
England Women will host South Africa in a Test match for the first time in almost 20 years in June before ending a busy domestic summer with limited-overs series against India.
The Proteas will tour England from June to July, competing in a multi-format series which will begin with a one-off Test match – South Africa’s first four-day fixture since they faced India in 2014.
The last time England and South Africa faced each other in a Test was 2003, when they played two matches, at Shenley and Taunton, with the hosts winning the series 1-0.
“We are thrilled to be able to announce a compelling summer of international women’s cricket against two of the best teams in the world, in what is a bumper year for the women’s game,” managing director of women’s cricket Clare Connor said.
“In particular, we are excited to be taking England Women back to Lord’s and up to the Riverside Ground as we continue to take the game to as many fans as possible.
“With the second edition of The Hundred and the historic opportunity to participate in the Commonwealth Games on home soil, we’re looking forward to seeing our players thrive on the biggest stages.”
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This summer’s schedule will kick off with the LV= Insurance Test at Taunton beginning on June 27, followed by three Royal London one-day internationals and three Vitality T20is, the last of which is scheduled to take place on July 18.
Monday, June 27-Thursday, June 30: One-off Test – England v South Africa (Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton).
Monday, July 11: First ODI – England v South Africa (The County Ground, Northampton).
Friday, July 15: Second ODI: England v South Africa (Bristol County Ground).
Monday, July 18: Third ODI – England v South Africa (The Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester).
Thursday, July 21: First T20 – England v South Africa (The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford).
Saturday, July 23: Second T20 – England v South Africa (New Road, Worcester)
Monday, July 25: Third T20 – England v South Africa (The Incora County Ground, Derby).