The South Africa vs Australia 1st Test match is set to be another exciting contest between two competitive international sides. With both teams featuring experienced batters, quality fast bowlers, and dependable all-rounders, the match promises plenty of intensity throughout the format. This South Africa vs Australia encounter will also provide an opportunity for key players to make an impact and build momentum as the game progresses. Fans can expect an engaging battle between bat and ball as both sides look to produce a strong performance in the Day 4, 1st Test.
South Africa vs Australia Match Prediction, Match Details:
Location
Durban, South Africa
Venue
Kingsmead Cricket Stadium
Date & Time
12th Oct/ 12:30 PM PST LOCAL Time
Streaming
Star Sports Network
Establish
1922
Capacity
25,000
Owner
KwaZulu-Natal Cricket Union
Home Team
South Africa
End Name
Umgeni End, Old Fort End
Flood Light
Yes
South Africa vs Australia, Test Head-to-Head Records:
Total Match
101
SA
26
AUS
54
No Result
1
Tie
21
Team Form (Last Five Matches, Most Recent First)
SA
W D L L W
AUS
W W L W W
South Africa vs Australia Last Five Head-to-Head Records:
Teams
Win
Date
SA vs AUS
SA
27/09/2026
SA vs AUS
SA
24/09/2026
SA vs AUS
AUS
24/08/2025
SA vs AUS
SA
22/08/2025
SA vs AUS
SA
19/08/2025
South Africa vs Australia, Weather Report:
Temperature
13°
Humidity
81%
Wind Speed
21 km/hr
Cloud Cover
20%
South Africa vs Australia , Pitch Report:
The Kingsmead Cricket Stadium pitch report suggests a surface that generally assists fast bowlers, particularly during the early stages of a Test match, with swing, seam movement, and bounce challenging batters. As the pitch settles, batting conditions can improve, allowing players to build partnerships and score more comfortably. Spinners may become more effective as the match progresses and the surface wears. For the SA vs AUS 1st Test, disciplined bowling, patience at the crease, and adapting to changing weather conditions could play a crucial role in determining the outcome.
Match Performance:
Total Matches Played
231
1st Batting Team Won
148
2nd Batting Team Won
83
No Result
0
Average Batting Score
226
Highest Score
226/6
Lowest Score
60/10
Pitch Report
Bowling Pitch
South Africa vs Australia, Playing 11:
South Africa (SA): Temba Bavuma (C), Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Duan Jansen, Bjorn Fortuin, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams
Australia (AUS): Mitchell Marsh (C), Alex Carey, Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa vs Australia Injury And Availability News:
