Historic Boxing Day Test in Centurion starts in less than a week
The first cricket Test between the Proteas and Pakistan will start next week on 26 December at SuperSport Park in Centurion and it will make cricket history for being the first Boxing Day test ever in South Africa that will not be played in a coastal city.
Pretoria residents who do not have the pleasure of spending the December holidays by the sea or at an inland holiday resort will get the opportunity to make their home vacation an unforgettable experience.
Pakistan’s cricket team is currently touring South Africa and the test series between the visitors and the Proteas kick off next week at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
In what should be a very keenly contested series the Proteas are looking to create some more golden memories on home soil, after an incredible 2017/18 season against India and Australia.
The series against India was sealed at Centurion, and the home side will want to start off on the right foot against Asia’s other big attraction.
Pakistan are a very dangerous outfit, as evidenced by their series victory over Australia in the winter. Their attack will relish playing on South African soil, while their batsmen will also embrace the opportunity to play on surfaces that encourage stroke-play.
“The Boxing Day Test is a massive event for us, and one that we have been looking forward to for months,” Multiply Titans CEO Jacques Faul explained.
Faul said it is a chance for the Titans to bring a whole new dimension to this traditional fixture, and hopefully give it a new home.
“We have a fantastic opposition in Pakistan, and that all bodes well for a truly unforgettable late Christmas present for all of our loyal spectators,” Faul concluded.
While much of the attention in South Africa focussed on the Mzansi Super League earlier in the season, preparations are already under way to ensure that Centurion is looking resplendent come 26 December.
To make it even more special, there is the tantalising prospect of Dale Steyn breaking the South African Test bowling record on the ground he first came into prominence.
In many ways, it is a homecoming, and one that has all the ingredients to be a real thriller.
Tickets for all five days are now on sale, so do book early to ensure that you are part of this festive occasion. For more details visit Ticketpro.
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