Australia tour of South Africa, 2026
| Series Name | Australia tour of South Africa, 2026 |
| Hosting Country | South Africa |
| Start & End Dates | 24-Sep-2026 to 31-Oct-2026 |
| Total Matches | 6 |
| Total Teams | 2 |
| Total Venues | 5 |
| Match Formats | TEST: 3 ODI: 3 |
| Official Broadcasters | JioHotstar |
Australia tour of South Africa, 2026 is starting on Thursday, 24-Sep-2026 and will end on Saturday, 31-Oct-2026. There are a total of 6 matches to be played in it, and a total of 2 teams will play in this series. All the matches of this series will be played in 5 stadiums of South Africa. You can watch this series live on JIOHOTSTAR. The last match of this series will be played on Saturday, 31-Oct-2026. Here you will get the fixture (full schedule) of Australia tour of South Africa, 2026, and you can also find Teams, Squads, Points Table, Venues, Latest News Updates and Videos.
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The Australian cricket team will tour South Africa in 2026 for a much-anticipated multi-format series. The tour will consist of a three-match ODI series followed by three Test matches from late September to October. Australia and South Africa, winners of the last two World Test Championships, will face each other. This will be Australia's first Test series in South Africa since the ball-tampering incident at Newlands in 2018, making the match even more exciting and emotional for fans.
This tour is crucial for the Proteas men's team as they aim to retain their ICC World Test Championship title. They have a busy home season ahead, facing strong teams like Australia, Bangladesh, and England.
South Africa vs Australia head-to-head in ODIs
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 113 |
| Australia Won | 52 |
| South Africa Won | 57 |
| No Result | 01 |
| Tied | 03 |
South Africa vs Australia Head-to-Head in Test
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 102 |
| Australia Won | 54 |
| South Africa Won | 27 |
| Draw | 21 |
Where to Watch Australia Tour of South Africa, 2026
After eight years, Australia's Test tour of South Africa is finally here, and fans are eagerly awaiting this exciting series. Cricket fans in South Africa can enjoy all the action live on SuperSport. Meanwhile, fans in Australia can watch the matches live on Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
FAQs for Australia tour of South Africa, 2026
Q-1: When will Australia tour of South Africa, 2026 begin?Answer: Australia tour of South Africa, 2026 is scheduled to begin on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
Q-2: When will Australia tour of South Africa, 2026 end?Answer: The final match of Australia tour of South Africa, 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, 31 October 2026.
Q-3: How many matches are scheduled in Australia tour of South Africa, 2026?Answer: Australia tour of South Africa, 2026 includes 6 matches. The matches will be played in 4, 3 format(s).
Q-4: How many teams will play in Australia tour of South Africa, 2026?Answer: 2 teams will take part in Australia tour of South Africa, 2026. The complete team list is available on the series teams page.
Q-5: How many venues will host Australia tour of South Africa, 2026 matches?Answer: Australia tour of South Africa, 2026 matches will be played at 5 venue(s). Full venue details are available on the series venues page.
Q-6: Which country will host Australia tour of South Africa, 2026?Answer: South Africa will host Australia tour of South Africa, 2026.
Q-7: What match formats will be played in Australia tour of South Africa, 2026?Answer: Australia tour of South Africa, 2026 will include 4, 3 format(s).
Q-8: Where can I watch live matches of Australia tour of South Africa, 2026?Answer: Live coverage of Australia tour of South Africa, 2026 will be available on JioHotstar. Broadcast availability may vary by region.
Q-9: Where can I find the complete Australia tour of South Africa, 2026 schedule?Answer: The complete Australia tour of South Africa, 2026 fixture, including match dates, timings and updates, is available on the series fixture page.
