South Africa will face Australia in the second Test of the Australia tour of South Africa 2026 at St George’s Park, Gqeberha, on 18th October. After facing defeat in the ODI series, the Australian team made a commanding start to the first Test, winning the match by 214 runs and taking a 1–0 lead in the three-match Test series.
In the first innings, the Australian team scored 390 runs, while the South African team was bowled out for 284 in response. In the second innings, Australia declared their innings after scoring 314 runs; in reply, the South African team was bowled out for 206, losing the match by 214 runs.
Also Read: SA vs AUS Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st Test? Playing XI, Pitch Report & Toss Prediction
SA vs AUS Match Details – 2nd Test
- Match: South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test
- Date: 18th October 2026
- Time: 1:30 PM IST
- Venue: St George’s Park, Gqeberha
- Live Streaming: Fancode
SA vs AUS Pitch Report – St George’s Park
Pacers have traditionally been favoured by the surface at St George’s Park, Gqeberha, due to its good speed and bounce throughout the years. It’s a good track that helps the pacer with the new ball, while the spinners will have to put in extra effort to get some purchase.
SA vs AUS Weather Report – Gqeberha
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SA vs AUS Recent Form
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SA vs AUS Head-to-Head Test Record (Last 10 matches)
SA vs AUS Match Prediction Scenarios – 2nd Test
Scenario 1 – If AUS bats first
- First 10 Overs Score: 30–35 runs
- First Innings Total: 235–250 runs expected
- Result Prediction: South Africa win
Scenario 2 – If SA bats first
- Powerplay Score: 35–40 runs
- First Innings Total: 275–300 runs expected
- Result Prediction: South Africa win
SA vs AUS: Key Battles
- Aiden Markram vs Mitchell Starc
- Travis Head vs Marco Jansen
- Temba Bavuma vs Josh Hazlewood
SA vs AUS: Toss Prediction
- Bats first: 60%
- Bats second: 40%
SA vs AUS Probable Playing XI
South Africa (SA)
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, David Bedingham, Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Wiaan Mulder, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje.
Australia (AUS)
Travis Head, Nic Maddinson, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
Who Will Win SA vs AUS Today? – 2nd Test
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, South Africa are the favourites to win this 2nd Test. Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj are expected to be the key performers.