Hit for six.

Match day

Cricket, cold drinks and a picnic on the bank.

Day one of the Boxing Day Test, from the first ball to stumps. We’ll stake out a patch of grass by the scoreboard, put up the umbrellas and settle in with leftover gammon sandwiches. Bring your loudest “Howzat!” and your best catching hands.

Date

26 December 2027Sunday

Play

Gates 09:30 · first ball 10:00Stumps at about 18:00 SAST

Ground

SuperSport ParkCenturion, Gauteng

Meeting point

The grass embankment by the scoreboardLook for the red-and-white umbrella. Blankets down from 09:30.

Dress code

Whites, hats and SPF 50Whites are encouraged, pads are not. December in Centurion is no joke: hat and sunscreen, please.

Bring

A cooler box and a camping chairCooler boxes only if the ground rules allow on the day, so check before you pack. We’ll bring the padkos.