Dafabet announced as Proteas Men's Test and ODI event partner

Cricket South Africa (CSA) and Dafabet have today announced the betting company as the event partner for the Proteas Men’s action-packed home summer of Test and One-Day International (ODI) cricket.

The Proteas will host Australia, Bangladesh and England across eight Dafabet Test matches, with each tour also featuring a three-match Dafabet ODI series, from September through to January next year.

The announcement further strengthens Dafabet’s growing partnership with CSA, having served as the associate partner of the Proteas Men and Women since 2024.

During this period, the Proteas Men lifted the ICC World Test Championship mace and reached the semi-finals of both the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

The Proteas Women have also enjoyed success on the global stage, reaching back-to-back ICC finals at the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 and the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Commenting on the partnership, CSA Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki said: “CSA is proud to partner with Dafabet as the event sponsor for the Proteas Men’s home summer, which promises to be a packed and exciting season of cricket.

“We value our growing relationship with Dafabet and their ongoing support of South African cricket.

“Their continued investment in the game reflects a shared commitment to creating meaningful fan experiences and supporting the long-term success of cricket nationwide.”

Dafabet, Head of Sponsorships, John Cruces, added: “Given we’re already a partner of Cricket South Africa the opportunity to sponsor the Summer Tests and the One-Day Internationals was a no-brainer.

“Our aim is to build on the existing partnership and be part of the growth in the sport within the country.

“We have no doubt these are going to be some of the most viewed matches over the next five months, with cricket of the very highest level on display. We wish the Proteas the very best of luck,” said Cruces.

Proteas Men’s Home International Fixtures 2026/27

ODI Series against Australia

First ODI - Thursday, 24 September at 10am - Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban

Second ODI - Sunday, 27 September at 10am - DP World Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Third ODI - Wednesday, 30 September at 1.30pm - JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

Test Series against Australia

First Test - Friday, 9-Tuesday, 13 October at 9.30am - Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban

Second Test - Sunday, 18-Thursday, 22 October at 10am - Dafabet St George’s Park, Gqeberha

Third Test - Tuesday, 27-Saturday, 31 October at 10am - World Sports Betting Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town

Test Series against Bangladesh

First Test - Sunday, 15-Thursday, 19 November at 10am - DP World Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Second Test - Monday, 23-Friday, 27 November at 10am - SuperSport Park, Centurion

ODI Series against Bangladesh

First ODI - Tuesday, 1 December at 1.30pm - Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium, East London

Second ODI - Friday, 4 December at 1.30pm - Dafabet St George’s Park, Gqeberha

Third ODI - Monday, 7 December at 1.30pm - World Sports Betting Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town

T20I Series against Bangladesh

First T20I - Thursday, 10 December at 6pm - Kimberley Oval, Kimberley

Second T20I - Saturday, 12 December at 2.30pm - Willowmoore Park, Benoni

Third T20I - Sunday, 13 December at 2.30pm - SuperSport Park, Centurion

Test Series against England

First Test - Thursday, 17-21 Monday, December at 10am - DP World Wanderers Cricket Stadium, Johannesburg

Second Test - Saturday, 26-Wednesday, 30 December at 10am - SuperSport Park, Centurion

Third Test - Sunday, 3-Thursday, 7 January at 10.30am - World Sports Betting Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town

ODI Series against England

First ODI - Sunday, 10 January at 10am - Boland Park, Paarl

Second ODI - Wednesday, 13 January at 1.30pm - Manguang Oval, Bloemfontein

Third ODI - Friday, 15 January at 10am - Manguang Oval, Bloemfontein