Australia tour of South Africa 2026
4 listed matches, Thursday 24 September 2026 to Tuesday 13 October 2026. Teams: Australia, South Africa.
About this series
Australia tour of South Africa 2026 has 4 listed matches between Australia and South Africa, played in Durban, Johannesburg and Potchefstroom, from Thu 24 Sep 2026 to Tue 13 Oct 2026. 3 have a result so far.
Start times by time zone
1 match still to play. Each match page converts the start to your own time as well.
| Match | Ground time | UK | US East | India | Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa v Australia, 1st Test | Tue 13 Oct, 09:30 | Tue 13 Oct, 08:30 | Tue 13 Oct, 03:30 | Tue 13 Oct, 13:00 | Tue 13 Oct, 18:30 |
Head to head: South Africa v Australia
In Tests, South Africa and Australia have met 102 times: South Africa won 27, Australia 54, 21 drawn (records to 26 November 2025).
| Format | Played | South Africa won | Australia won | Drawn, tied or no result | Records to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 102 | 27 | 54 | 21 | 26 November 2025 |
| ODIs | 113 | 57 | 52 | 4 | 8 September 2025 |
| T20Is | 28 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 10 September 2025 |
Source: Wikipedia, South Africa national cricket team record by opponent ↗, each format to the date shown. Matches since then aren’t counted here.
Where it’s played
- Kingsmead, Durban (capacity 25,000). Durban’s Test ground and the home of the Dolphins; part of the viewing area is grass terracing. Its first Test, South Africa v England, was played from 18 to 22 January 1923. source ↗
- The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Johannesburg’s international ground in Illovo, Sandton, nicknamed the Bullring for its steep, enclosed stands. On 12 March 2006 South Africa chased Australia’s world-record 434 here. source ↗
- JB Marks Oval (Senwes Park), Potchefstroom (capacity 18,000). Potchefstroom’s ground, formerly Senwes Park, renamed JB Marks Oval in 2021. Its two Tests, in 2002 and 2017, were both South Africa v Bangladesh. source ↗
Upcoming & today
Results
- Australia vs South Africa, 3rd ODI ▶ Highlights
- South Africa vs Australia, 2nd ODI ▶ Highlights
- South Africa vs Australia, 1st ODI ▶ Highlights
No TV or streaming coverage has been announced for this tournament. If an official broadcast is announced, it will be listed here.