The South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test match is set to be another exciting contest between two competitive international sides. With both teams featuring experienced batters, quality fast bowlers, and dependable all-rounders, the match promises plenty of intensity throughout the format. This South Africa vs Australia encounter will also provide an opportunity for key players to make an impact and build momentum as the game progresses. Fans can expect an engaging battle between bat and ball as both sides look to produce a strong performance in the Day 4, 3rd Test.
South Africa vs Australia Match Prediction, Match Details:
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Venue
Newlands Cricket Ground
Date & Time
Oct 30 ,1:30 PM
Streaming
Star Sports
Establish
1888
Capacity
25,000
Owner
Western Province Cricket Association
Home Team
Western Province / South Africa
End Name
Wynberg End and Kelvin Grove End
Flood Light
Yes
South Africa vs Australia, Test Head-to-Head Records:
Total Match
103
SA
26
AUS
55
No Result
1
Tie
21
Team Form (Last Five Matches, Most Recent First)
SA
L W W W L
AUS
W W L W L
South Africa vs Australia Last Five Head-to-Head Records:
Teams
Win
Date
SA vs AUS
AUS
09/10/2026
SA vs AUS
AUS
27/09/2026
SA vs AUS
SA
24/09/2026
SA vs AUS
AUS
24/08/2025
SA vs AUS
SA
22/08/2025
South Africa vs Australia, Weather Report:
Temperature
18°
Humidity
71%
Wind Speed
13 km/hr
Cloud Cover
79%
South Africa vs Australia , Pitch Report:
The Newlands stadium offers a balanced contest between batters and bowlers. The surface can provide good bounce for fast bowlers, while the early-season conditions and possible cloudy weather may help seamers find movement. The ground is also known for assisting spinners as the match progresses, although conditions in this October Test could favour pace more than usual. Batters who settle in and build partnerships can score valuable runs, making the first innings important. Winning the toss and choosing to bat first could be an advantage, but overcast skies and potential rain may influence the decision.
Match Performance:
Total Matches Played
33
1st Batting Team Won
15
2nd Batting Team Won
13
No Result
0
Average Batting Score
313
Highest Score
549/7
Lowest Score
30/10
Pitch Report
Bowling Pitch
South Africa vs Australia, Playing 11:
South Africa (SA): Temba Bavuma (C), Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Duan Jansen, Bjorn Fortuin, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams
Australia (AUS): Mitchell Marsh (C), Alex Carey, Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa vs Australia Injury And Availability News: