1116 SEN announced today it will broadcast the highly anticipated four-test series between Australia and South Africa following a broadcast rights deal secured by Crocmedia with Cricket South Africa.
The station’s Chief Sports Caller, Gerard Whateley will be on the ground in South Africa to lead the coverage and is excited to see Australia take on the might of the second-ranked test nation.
“This test series shapes as the most compelling cricket anywhere in the world this year,” Whateley said.
“With the raw excitement of two pace attacks laying claim to being the most fearsome in the game, it promises to be as absorbing as it is combative.
“Following on from the broadcast of the Super Bowl, the prestige of test cricket coming to 1116 SEN further emphasises the vision and ambition of the new era. When the best in sport is taking place, we want to take you there,” he said.
Former Test batter Simon Katich will join Whateley in commentary to provide expert insight, working alongside former Australian cricketer Brendon Julian. SEN’s evenings host Jack Heverin will also be a part of the commentary team.
The first of four tests will be played at Durban’s Kingsmead Cricket Ground from this Thursday, 1 March with SEN coverage commencing from 6.30pm (AEDT).
The series will see the strong 15-man Australian test squad play to protect a proud test record in South Africa having not lost a series there since the reinstatement of The Proteas into the test arena in 1991, with five winning and two drawn series from seven tours.
Five of the world’s top ten-ranked pace bowlers will be going head to head. The hosts will have Kagiso Rabada, Vernon Philander, Morne Morkel pitting their speed against the Aussie attack lead by Josh Hazelwood, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins.
The coverage produced by Crocmedia in conjunction with SEN will also be heard via the 1116 SEN app.
South Africa v Australia Test Series 2018
1st Test – Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban
With Gerard Whateley
Day 1: Thursday, March 1
Day 2: Friday, March 2
Day 3: Saturday, March 3
Day 4: Sunday, March 4
Day 5: Monday, March 5
Play starts at 7pm AEDT each day
2nd Test – St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth
With Gerard Whateley
Day 1: Friday, March 9
Day 2: Saturday, March 10
Day 3: Sunday, March 11
Day 4: Monday, March 12
Day 5: Tuesday, March 13
Play starts at 7pm AEDT each day
3rd Test – Newlands, Cape Town
With Jack Heverin
Day 1: Thursday, March 22
Day 2: Friday, March 23
Day 3: Saturday, March 24
Day 4: Sunday, March 25
Day 5: Monday, March 26
Play starts at 7pm AEDT each day
4th Test – The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
With Jack Heverin
Day 1: Friday, March 30
Day 2: Saturday, March 31
Day 3: Sunday, April 1
Day 4: Monday, April 2
Day 5: Tuesday, April 3
Play starts at 7pm AEDT each day
Listen to Gerard Whateley make the exciting announcement in the player below!