{"id":41849,"date":"2026-09-21T09:55:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T07:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=41849"},"modified":"2026-09-21T09:55:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T07:55:30","slug":"proteas-vs-australia-2026-full-odi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/proteas-vs-australia-2026-full-odi\/","title":{"rendered":"Proteas vs Australia 2026: Full ODI and Test Fixtures, Dates and Venues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australia&#8217;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.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-225978650\" class=\"gaute-after-paragraph-1 gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tour brings the two sides together for their first Test series since South Africa defeated Australia in the 2025 World Test Championship final at Lord&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Africa will enter the ODI series without fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi, who have been ruled out through injury. Temba Bavuma is set to captain the Proteas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-held-by-golden-arrows-a\/\"><strong>ALSO READ: Kaizer Chiefs Held by Golden Arrows as Maboe Misses Penalty in Goalless Draw<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full Proteas vs Australia ODI Schedule for September 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The three match <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricket.co.za\/the-proteas-men-2026-27-home-fixtures-csa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ODI series <\/a>will take place in Durban, Johannesburg and Potchefstroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Match<\/th><th>Venue<\/th><th>Start time<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Thursday, 24 September<\/td><td>First ODI<\/td><td>Kingsmead, Durban<\/td><td>10:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sunday, 27 September<\/td><td>Second ODI<\/td><td>Wanderers, Johannesburg<\/td><td>10:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wednesday, 30 September<\/td><td>Third ODI<\/td><td>JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom<\/td><td>13:30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All times are South African Standard Time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The opening match takes place on Heritage Day, 24 September, at Kingsmead in Durban. The teams then travel to Johannesburg for the second ODI before concluding the series in Potchefstroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Wanderers fixture is the only match scheduled in Gauteng during Australia&#8217;s tour. It gives local supporters an opportunity to watch the Proteas and Australia compete in person without travelling to another province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Johannesburg to Host Proteas vs Australia on 27 September<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second ODI will take place at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Sunday, 27 September, with play scheduled to begin at 10:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The match falls between the opening ODI in Durban and the series finale in Potchefstroom. Its significance within the series will depend on the result of the first match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Gauteng supporters, the Johannesburg fixture is the most accessible opportunity to attend a match during the tour. Fans travelling to the stadium should confirm ticket availability, entry arrangements and any changes to the starting time through official cricket channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Wanderers will not host a Test during this tour. All three Test matches are scheduled outside Gauteng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3817578067\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full Proteas vs Australia Test Schedule for October 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Test series begins nine days after the final ODI and will be played in Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Match<\/th><th>Venue<\/th><th>Start time<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>9 to 13 October<\/td><td>First Test<\/td><td>Kingsmead, Durban<\/td><td>09:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18 to 22 October<\/td><td>Second Test<\/td><td>St George&#8217;s Park, Gqeberha<\/td><td>10:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27 to 31 October<\/td><td>Third Test<\/td><td>Newlands, Cape Town<\/td><td>10:30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All times are South African Standard Time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each Test is scheduled for a maximum of five days, although a match can finish earlier if a result is reached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The opening Test at Kingsmead will be Australia&#8217;s first Test match in South Africa since the 2018 tour. The teams will then travel to St George&#8217;s Park before completing the series at Newlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The schedule places the final Test at the end of October, more than a month after Australia&#8217;s expected arrival in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Australia Returns for First Test Series in South Africa Since 2018<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australia&#8217;s previous Test tour of South Africa took place in 2018, when the series became associated with the ball tampering incident in Cape Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The upcoming series will mark the teams&#8217; first Test meetings in South Africa since that tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sides have, however, met in Test cricket more recently. South Africa defeated Australia in the 2025 World Test Championship final at Lord&#8217;s to claim the title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That result provides recent context for the October series, although the teams will compete under different conditions in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The three Test venues will present the teams with a range of playing conditions, while the five day format will place different demands on their batting and bowling combinations compared with the ODI series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3817578067\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proteas Team News: Rabada and Ngidi Ruled Out of ODIs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Africa will begin the ODI series without Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi after both fast bowlers were ruled out through injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their absence affects the Proteas&#8217; bowling options ahead of the opening match in Durban.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Temba Bavuma will lead the side, which includes newcomers Nqobani Mokoena and Duan Jansen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Duan is the twin brother of Proteas all rounder Marco Jansen. His inclusion provides an opportunity for him to be involved in the national setup during a home series against Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australia&#8217;s Test squad includes experienced batter Marnus Labuschagne, who has been retained despite a difficult period with the bat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Final playing elevens will be confirmed closer to each match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the Teams Prepared for the Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australia&#8217;s ODI squad arrives after a three match series against Zimbabwe in Harare, which the visitors won.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Africa&#8217;s preparations included an ODI series against Namibia in Windhoek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The teams now move into a six match programme involving two formats, with the first ODI scheduled just three days after Australia&#8217;s expected arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ODI series runs from 24 to 30 September, followed by the Test series from 9 to 31 October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gap between formats gives the teams time to prepare for the longer matches and make any necessary changes to their squads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Means for Gauteng Residents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gauteng cricket supporters have one confirmed home fixture during the tour: the second ODI at the Wanderers on Sunday, 27 September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 10:00 start means spectators planning to attend should account for morning travel and stadium entry procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporters who cannot attend the Johannesburg match can follow the remaining fixtures in Durban, Potchefstroom, Gqeberha and Cape Town through official cricket coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tour also provides an opportunity for Gauteng residents to follow South Africa&#8217;s Test team after its World Test Championship victory in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone planning to travel to matches outside the province should confirm the fixture details before arranging transport or accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3817578067\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When does the Proteas vs Australia ODI series start?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first ODI is scheduled for Thursday, 24 September 2026, at Kingsmead in Durban. Play starts at 10:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When will Australia play at the Wanderers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australia will face South Africa in the second ODI at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Sunday, 27 September 2026, starting at 10:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many matches will South Africa and Australia play?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tour includes six matches: three ODIs and three Tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When does the Test series begin?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first Test starts on 9 October at Kingsmead in Durban and is scheduled to run until 13 October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Gauteng host a Test match?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The three Tests are scheduled for Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town. Johannesburg will host the second ODI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Johannesburg Fixture Takes Centre Stage for Gauteng Cricket Fans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australia&#8217;s tour begins with three ODIs from 24 to 30 September before the teams contest three Tests in October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Gauteng residents, the key date is Sunday, 27 September, when the Proteas face Australia at the Wanderers at 10:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The remaining fixtures will take place in Durban, Potchefstroom, Gqeberha and Cape Town, with the final Test scheduled to end on 31 October.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australia&#8217;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. 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