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Australia’s cricket team is due to arrive in South Africa on Monday, 21 September 2026, ahead of a six match tour featuring three One Day Internationals and three Test matches against the Proteas. The ODI series begins in Durban on 24 September, with Johannesburg hosting the second match at the Wanderers on Sunday, 27 September. The Test series starts on 9 October and runs until 31 October, giving Gauteng cricket supporters a home fixture during the limited overs series before the teams move on to the longer format.

The Proteas women have secured a 4-1 T20 International series victory over India, with captain Laura Wolvaardt describing the result as “perfect preparation” ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England in June. The five-match series, played between 17 and 27 April 2026 across Durban, Johannesburg and Benoni, showcased South Africa’s growing consistency against higher-ranked opposition.

The result matters not only for national momentum but also for Gauteng fans who witnessed key matches at Wanderers Stadium and Willowmoore Park. With India drawn in the same group as South Africa at the upcoming global tournament, the series outcome provides a direct benchmark of competitiveness ahead of the World Cup.