Australia are the favourites in this South Africa vs Australia match prediction, holding a 53% win probability against 47% for South Africa. Fresh from a 214-run win in Durban, the visitors have momentum, a deep batting order and Travis Head waiting to cause trouble. This preview covers the match details, live streaming, toss and pitch notes, weather, head-to-head record, squads and key player picks before the final verdict at St George’s Park, Gqeberha.
South Africa vs Australia Match Details
Match | South Africa vs Australia | 2nd Test | Australia tour of South Africa |
Date | 18/10/2026 (Sunday) |
Time | BDT 2:00 PM / PKT 1:00 PM / INR 1:30 PM |
Format | Test |
Venue | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
Recent performance | South Africa – L W W W L Australia – L W L W W |
SA vs AUS Australia tour of South Africa 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
St George’s Park, Gqeberha
Viewers can follow the 2nd Test through the platforms below, though availability depends on the region. Click here to watch the Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- India: Eurosport TV Network (TV), FanCode (Streaming)
- Australia & New Zealand: Fox Cricket / Kayo Sports (Australia); Sky Sport NZ (New Zealand)
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket (TV), NOW / Sky Go (Streaming)
- Worldwide: Matches available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Broadcast details may vary by region.
South Africa vs Australia Toss Prediction
Australia are predicted to win the toss and bat first. Dew rarely matters in a Test, so the decision comes down to the surface and the scoreboard: a big first-innings total puts the opposition under pressure, exactly as Australia’s 390 did in Durban. Expect Pat Cummins to take first strike and aim for a commanding position early.
St George’s Park, Gqeberha Pitch Report
No official pitch report was available at the time of writing, so this is a format-based view rather than a verified assessment. A Test surface changes across five days, and the side that bats well first usually sets the terms. Australia’s 390 and 314/6 declared in Durban show how valuable runs on the board can be. Check the toss-time update.
Weather Report
No temperature or dew figures were supplied, so this weather report stays cautious. Over five days, interruptions from rain or poor light can tip the balance between a result and a draw, which matters because 21 of the 103 meetings between these sides ended without a result or drawn. Fans should check local forecasts before the 2:00 PM BDT start.
SA vs AUS Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 103 |
SA Won | 27 |
AUS Won | 55 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result / Drawn | 21 |
First-ever Fixture | October 11–14, 1902 |
Most-recent Fixture | October 9–13, 2026 |
South Africa vs Australia Team Preview & Squads
South Africa
Temba Bavuma leads a South Africa side that must respond quickly after a 214-run defeat in Durban. Recent form of L W W W L is decent but hardly comfortable, and the captain needs a calm, disciplined reaction rather than a dramatic one after the hosts were bowled out for 284 and 206 while chasing 421.
The batting is where the hosts must improve. Those two totals fall well short of a side that posted 390 and 314/6 declared. David Bedingham is the key batter to watch, while Tristan Stubbs is the predicted top run-scorer and most sixes hitter, and a first-innings score of 390+ is the benchmark this team needs.
Wiaan Mulder is the key bowler and Aiden Markram the key all-rounder, which gives the side some balance. Marco Jansen is predicted to be the top wicket-taker, with Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj and Anrich Nortje also in the squad. If the attack strikes early, South Africa can keep this contest alive.
South Africa Squads
South Africa Squads
Temba Bavuma, Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne
Australia
Pat Cummins captains a confident Australian side after the Durban win. Recent form of L W L W W shows three wins in the last five, and the 214-run margin suggests a team that knows how to close out a Test. Declaring at 314/6 in the first Test was the kind of bold call that puts opponents under pressure.
Matt Renshaw is the headline act after scoring 190 and 82 and taking 2/30 to earn Player of the Match. Travis Head is the predicted top run-scorer, Player of the Match and most sixes hitter, and the predicted 400+ total reflects a batting order that can go deep with Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey.
Josh Hazlewood is the key bowler, backed by Mitchell Starc, the predicted top wicket-taker, along with Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland and Matthew Kuhnemann in the squad. Renshaw is also listed as the key all-rounder, which adds useful flexibility to the attack.
Australia Squads
Australia Squads
Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Sam Harper, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Nic Maddinson, Michael Neser, Matt Renshaw, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster
SA vs AUS Prediction
Event | South Africa | Australia |
Toss Winner | – | Australia |
Player of the Match | – | Travis Head |
Top Run Scorer | Tristan Stubbs | Travis Head |
Top Wicket Taker | Marco Jansen | Mitchell Starc |
Most Sixes | Tristan Stubbs | Travis Head |
1st innings Predicted Score | 390+ | 400+ |
Win Probability | 47% | 53% |
South Africa vs Australia Winning Prediction
In this South Africa vs Australia match prediction, Australia are the pick to win the 2nd Test with a 53% win probability against South Africa’s 47%, mainly because of their Durban momentum and the batting depth around Travis Head. South Africa can bite back if the batters finally stand up, but the evidence favours the visitors. Who do you think wins at St George’s Park? Follow JeetBuzz for more updates, stats and analysis.
FAQ: Australia tour of South Africa 2026 2nd Test
What time does the 2nd Test start in IST?
The match starts at 1:30 PM IST on October 18, 2026.
Where can fans in India watch the match live?
The match is available to stream live on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
Who won the 1st Test between South Africa and Australia?
Australia won the 1st Test in Durban by 214 runs.
Disclaimer: This cricket prediction reflects the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to review the points shared and draw their own conclusions.