Johannesburg – Cricket SA (CSA) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday announced the itinerary for England's tour of South Africa during the summer of 2015/16.
The two sides will go head to head in four Test matches, five One Day Internationals and two T20 International matches.
“England have always been one of the most popular visitors to our shores,” CSA chief executive Haroon Lorgat said in a statement.
“The battles in recent Test series for the Basil d'Oliveira Shield has always been hard fought and we will surely fight to keep the trophy in our possession.
“England are the best supported team away from home and once more we look forward to welcoming their legion of fans together with their players and team management.”
The series sees the return of a Boxing Day Test to Durban and the traditional New Year's Test from January 2 in Cape Town.
“The well-known 'Barmy Army' always adds charm to the on-field competition,” Lorgat said.
“The tour has already drawn huge interest and promises to be the highlight of our summer with four Test matches being played.”
Tour itinerary 2015:
December 26 to 30: First Test (Durban)
January 2 to 6, 2016: Second Test (Cape Town)
January 14 to 18: Third Test (Johannesburg)
January 22 to 26: Fourth Test (Pretoria)
January 30: One-day tour match (Kimberley)
February 3: First ODI (Bloemfontein)
February 6: Second ODI (Port Elizabeth)
February 9: Third ODI (Centurion)
February 12: Fourth ODI (Johannesburg)
February 14: Fifth ODI (Cape Town)
February 19: First T20 International (Cape Town)
February 21: Second T20 International (Johannesburg) – Sapa