England Cricket Tour Of South Africa 2009 - 2010
Dates and Venues of England Cricket Tour of South Africa
May 17, 2009
The England cricket team will play two Twenty20 internationals, five one day internationals and four Test matches during their tour of South Africa starting on 7 November 2009. Following a busy summer of English cricket in 2009, it promises to be an exciting and competitive tour,
Itinerary for England Cricket Tour of South Africa
Nov 7: England squad arrive in South Africa
Nov 10: South Africa A - Twenty20 Tour Match - OUTsurance Oval, Bloemfontein (d/n) (Friendly)
Twenty20 Internationals
Nov 13: 1st Twenty20 International - Wanderers, Johannesburg (d/n)
Nov 15: 2nd Twenty20 International - SuperSport Park, Centurion
Nov 17: South Africa A - 50 Over Tour Match - Senwes Park, Potchefstroom (d/n) (Friendly)
One Day Internationals
Nov 20: 1st One Day International - Wanderers, Johannesburg (d/n)
Nov 22: 2nd One Day International - SuperSport Park, Centurion
Nov 27: 3rd One Day International - Sahara Park, Newlands, CapeTown (d/n)
Nov 29: 4th One Day International - Sahara Oval, St George's, Port Elizabeth
Dec 4: 5th One Day International - Sahara Stadium, Kingsmead, Durban (d/n)
Dec 9-10: SA Airways XI - Buffalo Park, East London (Friendly)
Dec 11-12: SA Airways XI - Buffalo Park, East London (Friendly)
Test Matches
Dec 16-20: 1st Test - SuperSport Park, Centurion
Dec 26-30: 2nd Test - Sahara Stadium, Kingsmead, Durban
Jan 3-7: 3rd Test - Sahara Park, Newlands, Cape Town
Jan 14-18: 4th Test - Wanderers, Johannesburg
Jan 19: England squad leave South Africa
Test Venues for England Tour of South Africa
SuperSport Park, Centurion
Opened in 1985 and is one of the newer grounds in South Africa. It hosted its first test match in 1985 when England were again the visitors. Renowned for excellent player facilities, it is also recognisable for the large grass embankments that constitute a significant proportion of the capacity.
In terms of surface character the pitch is generally quick with the ball coming onto the bat nicely. The seamers tend to be prominent as it offers little assistance for the spinner.
Sahara Stadium, Kingsmead, Durban
Located a six hit away from the ocean, Kingsmead has hosted Test Matches since 1925. Its picturesque location is temepred by the fact that bad light and late afternoon thunderstorms can often curtail play.
Given the humid conditions, swing bowling comes into its own at this venue. Spinners rarely influence and seamers on each side will relish the opportunity to bowl in potentially helpful surroundings.
Sahara Park, Newlands, Cape TownSet in the shadow of Table Mountain, Newlands is regarded as one of the most beautiful grounds in the cricketing world. The grass embankments have largely been replaced to bring ground capacity up to a healthy 25,000.
Its surface is the most conducive to spin in the country and is deemed a 'result pitch', with draws at a premium in Test matches.
Wanderers, JohannesburgBuilt in 1956 and known as the 'Bullring' due to its intimidating atmosphere, the Wanderers has a capacity of 27,000 and is an intense experience for any visiting side. Hosted the most remarkable one day in history when South Africa successfully chased down an Australian score of 434.
England Cricket Tour of South Africa
With the British and Irish Lions rugby tour taking place earlier in 2009, the additional England cricket tour makes for an exceptional few months of high class sport in South Africa. The hosts are a current force in world cricket and will prove stern opponents for an England side coming off a high intensity Ashes series played during the English summer.
References
BBC Sport
Crickinfo
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