SA vs AUS 1st Match TEST 09 Oct 2026 Live Score & Updates
South Africa vs Australia
1st MatchKingsmead, Durban09 Oct 2026
SASouth Africa
Yet to bat
RR 2.86
AUSAustralia
BattingAUSAway
187/6(65.2)*
Match Info
South Africa vs Australia
Date
Friday 9 Oct, 7:30 AM
Venue
Kingsmead, Durban
Toss
Australia elected to bat
Team Comparison
SA
VS away team
AUS
VS away team
10
Matches played
10
90%
Win
70%
241
Average Score
261
365
Highest Overs
356
145
Lowest Score
112
Head to Head
(Last 9 matches)SATeam Form
3rd Match, SA vs AUS
Australia won by 45 runs (DLS Method)
2nd Match, SA vs AUS
South Africa won by 32 runs
1st Match, SA vs AUS
South Africa won by 67 runs
3rd Match, NAM vs SA
South Africa won by 9 wickets
2nd Match, NAM vs SA
South Africa won by 157 runs
3rd Match, SA vs AUS
Australia won by 45 runs (DLS Method)
2nd Match, SA vs AUS
South Africa won by 32 runs
1st Match, SA vs AUS
South Africa won by 67 runs
3rd Match, ZIM vs AUS
Australia won by 1 wicket
2nd Match, ZIM vs AUS
Australia won by 84 runs
Pitch Report
Kingsmead, Durban
Venue Stats
Kingsmead, Durban
Avg 1st Inns
173
Avg 2nd Inns
146
Highest Total
by PAK-W
306-8
Lowest Total
by LIO-W
75-8
Highest Chased
by SWDW
244-2
Lowest Defended
by DOL-W
125-5
Frequently Asked Questions
The match is being played at Kingsmead, Durban, Durban.
Australia elected to bat
Stumps : Day 1 - AUS elected to bat
Australia: 187/6 (65.2 overs)
The average first innings score at this venue is 173 runs.
In 9 previous meetings, SA have won 5 and AUS have won 4.