South Africa is hosting the reigning World Champions in a three-match ODI series starting on Thursday. As part of the 2025-2027 World Test Championship cycle, it will be the first leg of a lengthier tour that also consists of three tests.
Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, who rested during the tour’s earlier leg in Zimbabwe, are back in Australia’s full-strength squad for the white-ball leg, which will take place in Durban, Johannesburg, and Potchefstroom. South Africa, meanwhile, returns home after a protracted 20-match away run in ODI cricket, having swept Namibia 3-0.
The Australians have just defeated Zimbabwe 3-0 in the series. The series is anticipated to be highlighted by individual rivalrt, like Travis Head vs Marco Jansen and Matthew Breetzke against Adam Zampa, with Temba Bavuma leading the hosts.
South Africa has won 57 of their 113 meetings compared to Australia’s 52, giving them a slim overall advantage with three ties and one no-result. In addition, the Proteas have a 28-22 home record, which they will try to maintain after defeating the Australians 3-2 in their most recent home game in September 2023. South Africa, who had a mixed end to 2025 with series victories over and England but defeats to Pakistan and , arrive fresh off a 3-0 sweep of Namibia.
SA vs AUS 1st ODI Live Streaming Details
When Will South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI Be Played?
The South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI will be played on September 24, 2026.
Where Will South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI Be Played?
The South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI will be played at the Kingsmead in Durban.
When Will South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI start?
The South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI will start at 1:30 PM.
South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI: How To Watch
The South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI will not be televised on TV in India
South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI Live Streaming
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Squads
South Africa: Quinton de Kock(w), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma(c), Matthew Breetzke, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Nqobani Mokoena, Bjorn Fortuin, Ryan Rickelton, Duan Jansen, Aiden Markram, Lizaad Williams
Australia: Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis(w), Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Olivier Peake, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Xavier Bartlett, Pat Cummins