Cricket enthusiasts globally are gearing up for Day 4 of the second Test match between hosts South Africa and touring giants Australia.
The highly anticipated contest, part of Australia’s 2026 tour of South Africa and the 2025-2027 World Test Championship cycle, is taking place at St George’s Park in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth).
Australia currently holds a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, having comprehensively defeated South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test at Kingsmead, Durban. The Proteas, who famously won the 2025 World Test Championship against Australia, face a crucial battle to level the series and keep their hopes alive as the visitors eye a commanding series victory.
Key performances from the first Test saw Australian opener Matt Renshaw score 272 runs, including a magnificent 190 in the first innings, while pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood claimed career-best figures of 6-49 in the second innings. For South Africa, the potential inclusion of Matthew Breetzke and Marques Ackerman, and the return of Kagiso Rabada from injury, could provide the much-needed impetus to challenge the formidable Australian side.
This series also marks Australia’s first Test tour of South Africa since the infamous ‘Sandpapergate’ scandal of 2018, adding another layer of intensity to this fierce rivalry.
South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test 2026 Day 4 Match Timing
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 4 |
| Date | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
| Venue | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| Start Time | 10:00 AM SAST (Local Time) |
| 1:30 PM IST (India) | |
| 09:00 AM BST (United Kingdom) | |
| 7:00 PM AEDT (Australia – Sydney/Melbourne) | |
| 3:00 AM EST (USA – Eastern Time) | |
| 12:00 AM PST (USA – Pacific Time) |
Live Telecast and Streaming Options
Catch all the live action from Day 4 of the 2nd Test across various regions:
| Region | TV Channel | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | SuperSport Grandstand, SABC 3 | SABC+ |
| India | Eurosport | FanCode |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | NOW |
| Australia | Fox Cricket | Kayo Sports |
| USA | Willow TV | FloLive |
With Australia aiming to secure the series and South Africa determined to stage a comeback, Day 4 promises enthralling Test cricket action. Fans are advised to check local listings for precise timings and any last-minute changes to broadcast schedules.