England Women kick off their summer with a first test match against South Africa since 2003, as well as playing Proteas in three ODIs and three T20 matches; India also tours three T20s and three ODIs in September; All matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sports
England Women will be in test action at home this summer when they take on South Africa
England Women host South Africa in a test match for the first time in nearly 20 years in June before wrapping up a busy domestic summer with limited series against India.
The Proteas will tour England from June to July, competing in a multi-format series that will kick off with a one-off Test match – South Africa’s first four-day match since meeting India in 2014.
The last time England and South Africa met in a Test was in 2003, when they played two games, at Shenley and Taunton, with the hosts winning the series 1-0.
“We are delighted to announce a compelling summer of international women’s cricket against two of the world’s best teams, in what is a banner year for the women’s game,” said Women’s Cricket General Manager Clare Connor.
“In particular, we are excited to bring England Women back to Lord’s and the Riverside Ground as we continue to bring the game to as many fans as possible.
“With the second edition of The Hundred and the historic opportunity to take part in the Commonwealth Games on home soil, we look forward to seeing our players thrive on the biggest stages.”
This summer’s schedule will kick off with the LV= Insurance Test at Taunton from June 27, followed by three one-day internationals at Royal London and three Vitality T20is, the last of which is scheduled for July 18.
Following the culmination of the Commonwealth Games and The Hundred, India will for the second successive summer visit three T20s and three ODIs, the last of which will be at Lord’s on September 24, with all matches this summer broadcast live. . about sky sports.
“Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, we continue to see growth in our female participation numbers,” said Connor.
“I’m optimistic that an action-packed summer like this, with more streaming days than ever before, will continue to inspire more women and girls to play and watch the game.”
Monday June 27 to Thursday June 30: Single Test: England v South Africa (Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, 11am kick-off).
Monday July 11: First ODI – England v South Africa (The County Ground, Northampton, 2pm).
Friday July 15: Second ODI: England v South Africa (Bristol County Ground, 2:00 p.m.).
Monday July 18: Third ODI – England v South Africa (The Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester, 2pm).
Thursday July 21: First T20 – England v South Africa (The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford, 7pm).
Saturday July 23: Second T20 – England v South Africa (New Road, Worcester, 2.30pm)
Monday July 25: T20 Third – England v South Africa (The Incora County Ground, Derby, 6.30pm)
Saturday September 10: First T20 – England v India (The Riverside Ground, Durham, 7pm).
Tuesday, September 13: Second T20 – England v India (The Incora County Ground, Derby, 6:30 p.m.).
Thursday, September 15: T20 Third – England v India (Bristol County Ground, 6:30 p.m.).
Sunday September 18: First ODI – England v India (The 1st Central County Ground, Hove, 11am).
Wednesday September 21: Second ODI – England v India (The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury, 1pm).
Saturday September 24: Third ODI – England v India (Lord’s, 11am).
