With one game remaining, South Africa has already won the ODI series against Australia. Before a longer stretch of the home summer starts, the final game in Potchefstroom currently provides an opportunity to evaluate options and test bench strength.
South Africa can now handle workloads ahead of the Tests next month after finishing the first assignment of a busy season. Nqobani Mokoena, a 20-year-old seamer, is the only player who has not yet played, and as many Test players as possible are anticipated to miss the final ODI in order to get ready for what lies ahead.
Australia arrives with distinct priorities. In addition to trying to win their final ODI under conditions that would be utilised for the World Cup the following year, they hope to prevent a second whitewash in three series in South Africa. The midweek game, which takes place over the school holidays, is also the final respite before the Test preparation gets more intense.
Temba Bavuma and David Miller both scored hundreds in the second ODI, which saw SA score 365/9. After losing the first ODI by 67 runs, Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head gave it their all for Australia, but they were unable to reach 32 runs. The third ODI is a match prior to the forthcoming three-Test series, while both teams continue to prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
SA vs AUS 3rd ODI Live Streaming Details
When Will South Africa vs Australia 3rd ODI Be Played?
The South Africa vs Australia 3rd ODI will be played on September 30, 2026.
Where Will South Africa vs Australia 3rd ODI Be Played?
The South Africa vs Australia 3rd ODI will be played at the Senwes Park in Potchefstroom.
When Will South Africa vs Australia 3rd ODI start?
The South Africa vs Australia 3rd ODI will start at 5:00 PM IST.
South Africa vs Australia 3rd ODI: How To Watch
The South Africa vs Australia 3rd ODI will not be televised on TV in India
South Africa vs Australia 3rd ODI Live Streaming
The live streaming of the South Africa vs Australia 3rd ODI will be available on the Fancode app and website.
Squads
South Africa: Quinton de Kock(w), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma(c), Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Bjorn Fortuin, Keshav Maharaj, Tristan Stubbs, Nqobani Mokoena, Duan Jansen, Aiden Markram, Lizaad Williams
Australia: Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Alex Carey(w), Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Jack Edwards, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Oliver Peake, Joel Davies, Xavier Bartlett, Pat Cummins