SOUTH AFRICA TOUR OF ENGLAND: SERIES OF THREE TEST MATCHES
After concluding the limited over format, the host England will be facing their opponents South Africa in a three test match series. This test match series shall begin on 17th August, 2022. The three tests promise a nail-biting contest as both the teams have world-class players. The teams will conclude the final test match on September 12, 2022, marking the culmination of this extensive series of three test matches. This exciting cricket series between South Africa and England will provide viewers with comprehensive information about the action on the field.
Teammates celebrating after dismissing their opponents.
A TUSSLE BETWEEN TWO GIANTS
However, the series undoubtedly is a festival for all the cricket fans. The England team will be lead by Ben Stokes, a skipper under whose leadership England has won four consecutive test matches. So, Stokes’s team will leave no stone unturned to win this series as well.
But the battle gets thrilling as England now will be facing South Africa who stands atop at the World Test Cricket Rankings. Underestimating their enemy or taking their victories for granted would be the last thing England would want to do. Furthermore, Dean Elgar, a well-known figure in the cricket world, will lead the team. (To read about the challenging persona of Elgar, read:- https://theprint.in/sport/sa-captain-dean-elgar-puts-forward-a-challenge-for-england-batters/1082542/)
So, whereas England will be looking forward to continue their juggernaut of winning, South Africa will aim to stay at the top of world rankings. The test is tough for both the teams.
SCHEDULE OF THE SERIES:-
This 3 Test Match Series is scheduled to begin from August 17, 2022. The series will be wrapped up on September 08, 2022. Between the starting and conclusion, the second test will be conducted on August 25, 2022. All three tests shall be conducted at different locations which gives players an unpredictable pitch to play on. The second at The Old Trafford, Manchester; the third at The Oval, London.
Regarding the timings of the all the three tests, all the matches will be played at 3:30 PM Indian Standard Timings.
The viewers can find the schedule of all the three matches in the following chart:-
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (IST) |
| August 17 (Wednesday) | England vs South Africa, 1st Test | The Lord’s Stadium, London | 3:30 PM |
| August 25 (Thursday) | England vs South Africa, 2nd Test | The Old Trafford, Manchester | 3:30 PM |
| September 8 (Thursday) | England vs South Africa, 3rd Test | The Oval, London | 3:30 PM |
A PERFECT GIFT FOR THE CRICKET FANS:-
This test series is a perfect gift for the cricket fans for it surely is a clash of the giants. There will be an excellent display of the cricket and the rivalries will be thrilling to watch. We strongly suggest you to not miss this one. Set a reminder for 17 August 2022; the time is 3:30 PM (IST).
For more updates, stay tuned.
