South Africa will take on Australia in the second ODI of the three-match series on Sunday, September 27 at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
The hosts currently lead the series 1-0 after securing a convincing 67-run victory in the opening ODI. South Africa will look to maintain their momentum and seal the series with another strong performance.
Meanwhile, Australia showed glimpses of promise in several departments despite the defeat. They will aim to put together a more complete performance in the second ODI and level the series, setting up a decider in the final match.
SA vs AUS: Match Details
| Match | South Africa vs Australia, 2nd ODI, Australia tour of South Africa 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, September 27, 1:30 PM |
| Venue | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | Eurosport (TV), FanCode (App & Website) |
The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg: Pitch Report
The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg is expected to offer a good contest between bat and ball in the 50-over day game. The surface generally provides good bounce and carry, allowing batters to play their shots once they settle in, while fast bowlers can extract movement and bounce with the new ball. As the game progresses, batting conditions are likely to remain favourable, although bowlers who vary their pace and hit the right lengths could find assistance. Teams may prefer chasing after assessing the conditions at the venue.
SA vs AUS: Head-to-Head ODI Record
| Matches Played | 114 |
| Won by SA | 58 |
| Won by AUS | 52 |
| Tied | 03 |
| No Results | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | February 26, 1992 (SA Won) |
| Most Recent Fixture | September 24, 2026 (SA Won) |
SA vs AUS: Predicted Playing 11s
South Africa (SA):
Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Bjorn Fortuin, Keshav Maharaj
Australia (AUS):
Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (wk), Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Jack Edwards, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
SA vs AUS Win Probability & Match Odds
| Team | Win Probability |
|---|---|
| South Africa | ~50% |
| Australia | ~50% |
