SA vs AUS 3rd Match TEST 27 Oct 2026 Live Score & Updates
South Africa vs Australia
3rd MatchNewlands, Cape Town27 Oct 2026
SASouth Africa
329/10(82.3)
RR 3.62
AUSAustralia
BattingAUSAway
41/0(11.2)*
Match Info
South Africa vs Australia
Date
Tuesday 27 Oct, 8:30 AM
Venue
Newlands, Cape Town
Toss
Australia elected to bowl
Team Comparison
SA
VS away team
AUS
VS away team
10
Matches played
10
80%
Win
60%
271
Average Score
291
425
Highest Overs
356
145
Lowest Score
210
Head to Head
(Last 10 matches)Team Form
2nd Match, SA vs AUS
South Africa won by an inning and 31 runs
1st Match, SA vs AUS
Australia won by 214 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
2nd Match, SA vs AUS
South Africa won by an inning and 31 runs
1st Match, SA vs AUS
Australia won by 214 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
Pitch Report
Newlands, Cape Town
Venue Stats
Newlands, Cape Town
Avg 1st Inns
175
Avg 2nd Inns
170
Highest Total
by LIO
552-9
Lowest Total
by MICT
88-10
Highest Chased
by LIO
552-9
Lowest Defended
by LIO-W
142-6
Frequently Asked Questions
The match is being played at Newlands, Cape Town, Cape Town.
Australia elected to bowl
Day 2 - Session 1, AUS trail by 288 runs.
South Africa: 329/10 (82.3 overs) Australia: 41/0 (11.2 overs)
The average first innings score at this venue is 175 runs.
In 10 previous meetings, SA have won 6 and AUS have won 4.