South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI
Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban
South Africa and Australia begin their three-match ODI series at Kingsmead in Durban on 24 September 2026. Play starts at 08:00 GMT, which is 10:00 AM local time in South Africa.
Temba Bavuma leads a South African side featuring Quinton de Kock, David Miller, Matthew Breetzke and Tristan Stubbs. The hosts have batting depth, but injuries have removed several established fast bowlers from the series.
Australia welcome captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc back after both missed the 3-0 ODI sweep in Zimbabwe. Their return gives the visitors an experienced pace attack for the opening match at Kingsmead.
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South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI Match Information
The opening ODI of the Australia tour of South Africa 2026 will be played at Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban on 24 September 2026. Play begins at 08:00 GMT or 10:00 AM South Africa time.
South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI Match Preview
South Africa begin their first home ODI series since December 2024 with a powerful batting group. Bavuma, de Kock, Breetzke, Miller and Stubbs give the hosts a useful blend of control and boundary-hitting through the innings.
The Proteas are missing Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman and Nandre Burger through injury. Gerald Coetzee returns to the ODI squad, while Marco Jansen, Kwena Maphaka, Duan Jansen and Nqobani Mokoena provide further pace options. Aiden Markram will miss the opening match for personal reasons.
Australia travel to Durban after completing a 3-0 ODI series win over Zimbabwe. Cummins and Starc strengthen an attack that also includes Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett and Adam Zampa.
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis and Cameron Green offer experience in Australia’s batting group, while younger players such as Cooper Connolly, Oliver Peake and Joel Davies add fresh competition. The final playing elevens will be confirmed at the toss.
South Africa and Australia Begin an Important ODI Series
Both teams are building towards the 2027 World Cup in southern Africa, making this three-match contest valuable preparation in familiar regional conditions. South Africa have won the last five bilateral ODI series between the teams.
Australia arrive with momentum after winning all three matches in Zimbabwe, including a tense one-wicket victory in the final ODI. South Africa also enter the series after a 3-0 ODI sweep against Namibia.
The white-ball matches are the first part of a longer tour. South Africa and Australia will also play three Tests in Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town from 9 to 31 October, with World Test Championship points available throughout the series.
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South Africa vs Australia Tour 2026 Schedule
The tour includes three ODIs from 24 to 30 September, followed by three World Test Championship matches from 9 to 31 October 2026.
| Match | Date | Time | Venue / Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 24 September 2026 | 08:00 GMT | Kingsmead, Durban |
| 2nd ODI | 27 September 2026 | 08:00 GMT | The Wanderers, Johannesburg |
| 3rd ODI | 30 September 2026 | 11:30 GMT | NWC Oval, Potchefstroom |
| 1st Test | 9–13 October 2026 | 07:30 GMT | Kingsmead, Durban |
| 2nd Test | 18–22 October 2026 | 08:00 GMT | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| 3rd Test | 27–31 October 2026 | 08:30 GMT | Newlands, Cape Town |
South Africa vs Australia ODI Squads
South Africa ODI Squad
Temba Bavuma (captain), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Duan Jansen, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Nqobani Mokoena, Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs.
Australia ODI Squad
Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Marsh, Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Joel Davies, Jack Edwards, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Oliver Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa.
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