AUSTRALIA IN SOUTH AFRICA TEST SERIES

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Australia in South Africa Test Series
09 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026

Australia in South Africa Test Series News

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Also in these storiesSouth Africa 29Australia 29Temba Bavuma 10Matt Renshaw 6Pat Cummins 6Scott Boland 5Cameron Green 5Marco Jansen 5Anrich Nortje 4Simon Harmer 4Nic Maddinson 4
Australia Seize Control of Decisive Third Test Against South Africa at NewlandsAustralia Seize Control of Decisive Third Test Against South Africa at NewlandsJosh Inglis' unbeaten 85 and a 145-run stand with Alex Carey lift Australia to 330/4 against South Africa at Newlands in the…1d agoSteve Smith Ruled Out of Newlands Test With Cervical Facet Joint Injury as Green and Inglis Steady AustraliaSteve Smith Ruled Out of Newlands Test With Cervical Facet Joint Injury as Green and Inglis Steady AustraliaSteve Smith is out of the third Test at Newlands with a cervical facet joint injury. See the recovery timeline and how Green and…1d agoMarnus Labuschagne's Duck in Cape Town Extends Record Century Drought to 48 Test InningsMarnus Labuschagne's Duck in Cape Town Extends Record Century Drought to 48 Test InningsMarnus Labuschagne's duck in Cape Town extends his century drought to 48 Test innings, passing Alick Bannerman's 47 for an…2d agoMarco Jansen Becomes No.1 Test All-Rounder, Ending Ravindra Jadeja's Four-Year ReignMarco Jansen replaces Ravindra Jadeja as ICC No.1 Test all-rounder with 451 rating points, and also tops the Test bowling…2d agoMitchell Starc takes 6/72 as South Africa collapse from 158/0, passing Shane Warne's Newlands figuresMitchell Starc takes 6/72 as South Africa collapse from 158/0, passing Shane Warne's Newlands figuresMitchell Starc took 6/72 at Newlands as South Africa collapsed from 158/0 to 330 all out, passing Shane Warne's 6/161 for…3d agoAustralia Fight Back After Rollercoaster Day One of Deciding Test Against South AfricaAustralia Fight Back After Rollercoaster Day One of Deciding Test Against South AfricaAustralia fought back from 140-0 at lunch to bowl South Africa out for 329 in Cape Town, with Mitchell Starc taking 6 for 72 on…3d agoSteve Smith Ruled Out of Cape Town Test as Josh Inglis Returns in Australia's Four-Change XISteve Smith Ruled Out of Cape Town Test as Josh Inglis Returns in Australia's Four-Change XISteve Smith is out of the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town with a neck injury. Josh Inglis returns as Australia make…3d agoSA vs AUS 3rd Test at Newlands: Series Decider Stats and Sandpaper ContextSA vs AUS 3rd Test at Newlands: series level at 1-1, key stats from Durban and Gqeberha, Smith's fitness test and the 2018…4d agoAustralia Drop Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper Ahead of Cape Town Test, Renshaw Likely to OpenAustralia Drop Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper Ahead of Cape Town Test, Renshaw Likely to OpenAustralia release Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper before the Cape Town Test. Renshaw likely to open, Smith faces a neck fitness…4d agoSouth Africa Make One Change for Series Decider Against AustraliaSouth Africa Make One Change for Series Decider Against AustraliaSouth Africa swap Anrich Nortje for Gerald Coetzee in the Newlands series decider against Australia, with the No.1 Test ranking…4d agoAustralia vs South Africa 3rd Test: Smith Fitness Test, Maddinson Released Ahead of Cape Town DeciderAustralia vs South Africa 3rd Test: Smith Fitness Test, Maddinson Released Ahead of Cape Town DeciderAustralia and South Africa are level 1-1 ahead of the Cape Town Test. Steven Smith faces a fitness test as Maddinson is released…4d agoCameron Green Confirms Fitness for Third Test Against South Africa in Cape TownCameron Green Confirms Fitness for Third Test Against South Africa in Cape TownCameron Green confirms fitness for the third Test against South Africa at Newlands, returning as a specialist batter with the…4d agoSteve Smith '100 Percent Fine' for SA vs AUS 3rd Test, Says Alex CareySteve Smith '100 Percent Fine' for SA vs AUS 3rd Test, Says Alex CareyAlex Carey says Steve Smith is 100% fine for the SA vs AUS 3rd Test in Cape Town. Review his series numbers, injury concerns and…5d agoAustralia Consider Green and Lyon Returns for Cape Town Series Decider Against South AfricaAustralia weigh Cameron Green and Nathan Lyon returns for the Cape Town series decider against South Africa, with Scott Boland…5d agoSouth Africa v Australia 3rd Test Preview: Head-to-Head, Form and Newlands DataSouth Africa v Australia 3rd Test Preview: Head-to-Head, Form and Newlands DataCricStats previews South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test at Newlands: head-to-head, recent form, venue data and a numbers-based…5d agoAnrich Nortje Ruled Out of Third Test Against Australia as South Africa Name 16-Man SquadAnrich Nortje Ruled Out of Third Test Against Australia as South Africa Name 16-Man SquadAnrich Nortje is out of South Africa's third Test against Australia at Newlands with a groin injury. See the 16-man squad and…6d agoHarmer: South Africa Realised Australia's Batters Can Be Put Under PressureHarmer: South Africa Realised Australia's Batters Can Be Put Under PressureSimon Harmer says South Africa learned Australia's batters can be pressured after the Gqeberha Test win, levelling the series 1-1…6d agoAnrich Nortje Injury Update Hits South Africa in 2nd TestAnrich Nortje Injury Update Hits South Africa in 2nd TestAnrich Nortje’s suspected injury is a setback for South Africa in the second Test vs Australia, with the pacer leaving mid-over…21 Oct 2026Bavuma Admits South Africa Lacked Fight vs AustraliaBavuma Admits South Africa Lacked Fight vs AustraliaBavuma says South Africa lacked fight after a 214-run Test loss to Australia, highlighting mental errors, batting issues and the…21 Oct 2026Boland’s 4-31 Puts Australia in Control at StumpsBoland’s 4-31 Puts Australia in Control at StumpsScott Boland’s 4-31 left South Africa 97-5 at stumps in the second Test. Australia stayed on top after a rain-affected day at St…21 Oct 2026Scott Boland Joins Rare Australian Test Pace RecordScott Boland Joins Rare Australian Test Pace RecordScott Boland took 5 wickets vs South Africa in Gqeberha, becoming the second-oldest Australian fast bowler to record a Test…21 Oct 2026Renshaw's 190 Powers Australia Past South AfricaRenshaw's 190 Powers Australia Past South AfricaMatt Renshaw hit a career-best 190 at Kingsmead as Australia reached 390, driving record partnerships and a strong lead over…21 Oct 2026Josh Hazlewood Expected to Return on Day 3 vs South AfricaJosh Hazlewood Expected to Return on Day 3 vs South AfricaJosh Hazlewood missed Day 2 of the second Test vs South Africa due to illness, but media reports expect the Australian quick back…20 Oct 2026South Africa 20-2 at Stumps as Rain Halts TestSouth Africa 20-2 at Stumps as Rain Halts TestRain interrupted day one of the second Test as South Africa reached 20-2 at stumps against Australia after losing two early…20 Oct 2026Bavuma's 179 Puts South Africa in Control in GqeberhaBavuma's 179 Puts South Africa in Control in GqeberhaTemba Bavuma scored 179 as South Africa posted 425/9 against Australia in Gqeberha, with key stand and bowling stats shaping the…20 Oct 2026Kagiso Rabada Ruled Out of South Africa's 1st TestKagiso Rabada Ruled Out of South Africa's 1st TestKagiso Rabada misses South Africa's first Test vs Australia in Durban as he continues hamstring recovery, with Bavuma naming a…20 Oct 2026Hazlewood's 6-for Hands Australia 214-Run Test WinHazlewood's 6-for Hands Australia 214-Run Test WinJosh Hazlewood took 6-49 as Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test at Kingsmead and went 1-0 up in the series.20 Oct 2026Steve Smith Becomes Leading Catcher in Test CricketSteve Smith Becomes Leading Catcher in Test CricketSteve Smith became Test cricket’s leading catcher with 221 catches, surpassing Joe Root during Australia’s first Test against…11 Oct 2026Imran Tahir backs India, Australia, England and South Africa for 2027 World Cup semi-finalsImran Tahir backs India, Australia, England and South Africa for 2027 World Cup semi-finalsImran Tahir predicts the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 semi-finalists and says South Africa or Australia could win, citing home…09 Oct 2026
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