SA Vs AUS Match Prediction: after a fairly one-sided ODI series between two of the biggest teams in international cricket, South Africa will take on Australia at home for much-anticipated three Test matches
The South African Cricket Team started this year with a series win against the West Indies right before the 2026 T20 World Cup. In the World Cup, they won all their games in the group stage, and then beat India in the second group stage to finish on top of the group once again. But then, in the semi-finals, they were crushed by New Zealand.
The Proteas then turned the script on the Kiwis with a 3-2 T20I series win right after the World Cup. This was followed by many of the international team’s players playing in the IPL.
South Africa returned to international cricket in late August to win a T20i tri-series against Namibia and Zimbabwe, after which came three massive ODI wins against Namibia. Then, facing Australia at home in an ODI series, the Proteas won 2-1.
As for the Australian Cricket Team, they did not impress with their performance in the 2026 T20 World Cup, being knocked out in the first group stage after embarrassing losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.
After most of their players participated in the IPL. They went on to suffer back-to-back ODI series losses to Pakistan and Bangladesh.
. A T20I series win against Bangladesh might have signalled a return to form, which was quickly squandered by a Test loss to the Bangla Tigers. In recent weeks, the Aussies, in preparation for the South Africa series, defeated Zimbabwe 3-0 in ODIs. Then, in the first phase of their tour to South Africa, the Aussies lost 2-1 in ODIs.
SA Vs AUS Match Prediction Date and Time:
- Date: October 9-13, 2026
- Time: 01:00 PM onwards (IST); 09:30 AM onwards (local time)
- Venue: Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban
SA Vs AUS Live Streaming: How To Watch
The South Africa Vs Australia 1st Test of the 2026 series will be broadcast live on the Eurosport Network on TV in India. It will be live-streamed on the Fancode app and website on mobiles, laptops, and other streaming devices.
SA Vs AUS Team for 1st Test ; Full Squads:
South Africa Full Squad:
Temba Bavuma (C), Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Kyle Verreynne (wk), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Aiden Markram, David Bedingham, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee, anrich Nortje, Dane Paterson
Australia Full Squads:
Pat Cummins (C), Steve Smith, Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Nic Maddinson, Alex Carey (wk), Josh Inglis (wk), Sam Harper (wk), Cooper Connolly, Beau Webster, Michael Neser, Nathan Lyon, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland
South Africa Vs Australia Prediction Tests: Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 101
- South Africa Won: 26
- Australia Won: 54
- Drawn: 21
- First Played: October 11-14, 1902 (draw)
- Last Played: June 11-14, 2015 (SA win)
SA Vs AUS Toss Update
*To be updated after the toss*
SA Vs AUS Match Prediction; Predicted XIs:
South Africa Predicted XI:
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, David Bedingham, Temba Bavuma (C), Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje
Australia Predicted XI:
Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Cooper Connolly, Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc. Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
SA Vs AUS 1st Test 2026 Kingsmead Pitch Report
The pitches at the iconic Kingsmead, across formats, are traditionally great for fast bowlers, with some decent pace, carry, and bounce. This is quite true in red-ball cricket as well. The tracks, especially with the new ball, might prove to be troublesome to the batters. But as the ball gets older and the pitch starts to crack, the batters might get some respite. What throws a spanner int he works are the dry October conditions in Durban. And so, the surface is expected to be drier than usual, bringing spinners into the fold. The square boundaries here are short, about 62m in length. On the other hand, the straight boundaries might be as far as over 72m away from the batter.
SA Vs AUS 1st Test Weather Forecast
The Southern Hemisphere is currently experiencing spring, as is South Africa. And so, the temperatures are rising in the country. The mercury in Durban will peak near and over the 30 degrees Celsius mark on matchdays. The skies will be partly cloudy and a little hazy, and the sun will be out on most occasions. The chances of rain are quite low. The wind speeds will be moderate, while the humidity will be high.
SA Vs AUS 1st Test 2026 Match Australia Prediction: 3 Players To Watch Out For
The 3 players to watch out for in the SA Vs AUS 2026 1st Test are:
- South Africa batter Aiden Markram
- Australia batter Steve Smith
- South Africa bowler Simon Harmer
South Africa Vs Australia Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 1st Test?
For the SA Vs AUS 2026 1st Test Prediction, South Africa will defeat Australia in the 1st Test of this three-match series
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