South Africa (SA) will face Australia (AUS) in the first ODI of the three-match series at Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Both teams have strong squads, but they enter the series with different challenges.
SA vs AUS Match Details: Date, Time, Venue & Live Streaming
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | Australia Tour of South Africa 2026 |
| Match | South Africa vs Australia, 1st ODI |
| Date | Thursday, 24 September 2026 |
| Time | 01:30 PM IST |
| Toss Time | 01:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Kingsmead Cricket Stadium |
| City | Durban |
| Live Streaming | FanCode, EURO SPORT |
| Live Score | Possible11 |
SA vs AUS Match Preview
South Africa have been hit by injuries to several pace bowlers, including Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman, and Kwena Maphaka. Captain Temba Bavuma will expect his team to adapt quickly and make a positive start to the three-match series.
The Proteas have several quality players in their lineup. Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, David Miller, and Tristan Stubbs will be important in the batting department, while Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj will have key roles with the ball.
Australia arrive in Durban with confidence after completing a 3-0 ODI series sweep against Zimbabwe. Their bowling attack has also received a boost with the return of captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.
With Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, and Starc in their squad, Australia have plenty of experience heading into the opening ODI.
SA vs AUS Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 Matches)
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| South Africa (SA) | 6 |
| Australia (AUS) | 4 |
| No Result / Tie | 0 |
South Africa have won six of the last 10 listed meetings, while Australia have won four.
SA vs AUS Weather & Pitch Report: Kingsmead Cricket Stadium, Durban
- Weather Report: The weather in Durban is expected to remain mostly clear, with a temperature of around 20.8°C and humidity close to 82%. The chance of rain is around 7%, so weather interruptions are unlikely.
- Pitch Report: The Kingsmead surface is expected to provide assistance to fast bowlers, particularly through its pace, bounce, and carry. Batters may need some time to adjust before playing aggressive shots.
SA vs AUS Probable Playing 11
South Africa (SA) Playing 11:
1. Quinton de Kock (wk), 2. Aiden Markram, 3. Tony de Zorzi, 4. Temba Bavuma (c), 5. David Miller, 6. Tristan Stubbs, 7. Marco Jansen, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Keshav Maharaj, 10. Gerald Coetzee, 11. Lizaad Williams
Australia (AUS) Playing 11:
1. Mitchell Marsh (c), 2. Travis Head, 3. Cooper Connolly, 4. Josh Inglis, 5. Matt Renshaw, 6. Alex Carey (wk), 7. Ollie Peake, 8. Mitchell Starc, 9. Adam Zampa, 10. Nathan Ellis, 11. Josh Hazlewood
SA vs AUS Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's Match?
South Africa will have home conditions in their favour, but their depleted pace department could be a challenge against a strong Australian batting lineup.
Australia enter the contest with confidence after their recent ODI success and have added further experience to their bowling attack with Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.
AI Match Prediction: Australia have a slight edge in the SA vs AUS 1st ODI based on recent form, squad depth, and their experienced pace attack.
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