When is Australia vs South Africa?

Australia vs South Africa is listed for Friday, 9 October 2026 at 07:30 am at Kingsmead, Durban. It is the live match of Australia tour of South Africa 2026/27.

Where is Australia vs South Africa being played?

Australia vs South Africa is at Kingsmead, Durban. The ground shapes how this Test will be bowled and chased.

Who should you watch in Australia vs South Africa?

Alex Carey, Corbin Bosch, Steve Smith, Temba Bavuma are the players named for this Test. Their jobs — new ball, middle overs, or the finish — decide Kingsmead, Durban more than the toss speech.

What is the live score in Australia vs South Africa?

Australia 314/6d; South Africa 206 (86.5 ov, target 421). That is the scoreline from Kingsmead, Durban in Australia tour of South Africa 2026/27.

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Australia vs South Africa live: Australia 314/6d; South Africa 206 (86.5 ov, target 421)

Australia vs South Africa is on right now at Kingsmead, Durban. Australia 314/6d; South Africa 206 (86.5 ov, target 421) Alex Carey and Corbin Bosch are the names in the frame.

Sports Infoline Desk9 October 2026Updated 13 October 20262 min read

Match

Australia vs South Africa

Format

Test

Venue

Kingsmead, Durban

When

Friday, 9 October 2026 at 07:30 am

Status

Live now

Score

Australia 314/6d; South Africa 206 (86.5 ov, target 421)

Australia vs South Africa is live now at Kingsmead, Durban. Australia won by 214 runs This is 1st Test of Australia tour of South Africa 2026/27, a Test, and the note below follows this session rather than a generic preview.

Score: Australia 314/6d; South Africa 206 (86.5 ov, target 421).

Steve Smith and Temba Bavuma are the players this session keeps returning to. A wicket now changes South Africa's bowling plan. A stand that lasts another half hour changes what Australia can ask of the rest of this Test.

Match snapshot

Fixture: 1st Test
Series: Australia tour of South Africa 2026/27
Format: Test
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
Date and time: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 07:30 am
Status: Live now
Australia: Australia Men TEST
South Africa: South Africa Men TEST

The 1st Test score stays on the live scoreboard.

Where the match stands

Australia won by 214 runs Set that next to Kingsmead, Durban. The ball either does something in this hour of Australia vs South Africa or the batters are allowed to settle.

Australia and South Africa will be separated by sessions at Kingsmead, Durban, not by one over. The new ball and the first-innings total still set the match. For Australia vs South Africa, the live scoreboard carries the balls and this page carries what that score is saying.

Still in the game

Australia squad to follow: Steve Smith (All-Rounder), Alex Carey (Wicket Keeper), Travis Head (Batsman), Josh Inglis (Wicket Keeper), Usman Khawaja (All-Rounder), Marnus Labuschagne (All-Rounder), Cameron Green (All-Rounder), Mitchell Starc (Bowler).

South Africa squad to follow: Temba Bavuma (Batsman), Tony de Zorzi (Batsman), Aiden Markram (Batsman), Tristan Stubbs (Batsman), Kyle Verreynne (Wicket Keeper), Corbin Bosch (All-Rounder), Marco Jansen (All-Rounder), Wiaan Mulder (All-Rounder).

When 1st Test between Australia and South Africa is official, this same page becomes the report and the scoreline stays locked to Kingsmead, Durban.

Match questions

When is Australia vs South Africa?: Australia vs South Africa is listed for Friday, 9 October 2026 at 07:30 am at Kingsmead, Durban. It is the live match of Australia tour of South Africa 2026/27.
Where is Australia vs South Africa being played?: Australia vs South Africa is at Kingsmead, Durban. The ground shapes how this Test will be bowled and chased.
What is the format of Australia vs South Africa?: This is a Test in Australia tour of South Africa 2026/27. Australia and South Africa will be separated by sessions at Kingsmead, Durban, not by one over. The new ball and the first-innings total still set the match.
Who should you watch in Australia vs South Africa?: Alex Carey, Corbin Bosch, Steve Smith, Temba Bavuma are the players named for this Test. Their jobs — new ball, middle overs, or the finish — decide Kingsmead, Durban more than the toss speech.
What is the live score in Australia vs South Africa?: Australia 314/6d; South Africa 206 (86.5 ov, target 421). That is the scoreline from Kingsmead, Durban in Australia tour of South Africa 2026/27.