PREVIEW · N/A · Kingsmead, Durban

South Africa take on Australia

Oct 9 at 07:30 GMT — Durban

South Africa vs Australia, 1st Test, Australia tour of South Africa, 2026 · Friday, Oct 9, 2026 at 07:30 GMT

Match starts at Oct 09, 07:30 GMT

105d 1h 57m

Until Match Starts

🔥 40 👏 13 😮 26 💔 39 🏏 12

Fan Mood

How fans are reacting to this match

🔥 Fire 👏 Bravo 😮 Wow 💔 Gutted 🏏 Shot

Why It Matters

Match 1 of the TEST series. Each game shapes the narrative of this bilateral contest.

This match takes place at Kingsmead, Durban.

Teams	South Africa vs Australia
Venue	Kingsmead, Durban

Australia

L L