South Africa and Australia are set to collide in a three-match Test series as part of the World Test Championship, starting October 9. Here's how you can follow live action from across the world.
After winning the three-match ODI series 2-1, South Africa will host Australia in Tests for the first time since their infamous 2018 tour. The series opener will be played in Durban from October 9, with the second and third Tests to be played in Gqeberha and Cape Town from October 18 and 27, respectively.
Ahead of the series opener, the visitors dealt a setback as Cameron Green was ruled out with an abdominal injury he suffered in the third ODI. Josh Inglis will also miss the first Test due to a fractured finger. Australia have called up Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper as cover.
For the hosts, Kagiso Rabada's availability for the first Test remains uncertain as the pacer is yet to return to full fitness, having suffered a hamstring injury in training, which kept him out of the ODI series. Tony de Zorzi has also withdrawn from the opening Test due to a hamstring issue.
Australia sit at the top spot in the World Test Championship standings with a point percentage of 80 while the reigning champions occupy second position with 75% points.
SA vs AUS Test Series 2026, where to watch: Live streaming, TV channels and match timings
Where to watch in South Africa?
The highly anticipated Test series will be telecast live on in South Africa.
Where to watch in Australia?
Fans in Australia can watch the Tests live on Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) and Fox Cricket. Live streaming of the three Tests wil be available on as well.
Where to watch in India?
Indian viewers can catch the live streaming of the South Africa vs Australia Test series on .
Where to watch in the UK and Ireland?
will telecast the SA vs AUS Test series for fans in the UK and Ireland.
Live streaming and telecast details for other regions will be updated post official confirmation.
The first Test starts at 9.30am local time (1pm IST, 8.30am UK time), while the second and third Tests kick off at 10am (1.30pm IST, 9am UK time) and 10.30am local time (2pm IST, 9.30am UK time), respectively.
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