South Africa vs Australia Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast, 2nd Test 2026, Day 5

The highly anticipated five-day encounter between cricketing powerhouses South Africa and Australia culminates today, October 22, 2026, as Day 5 of the 2nd Test gets underway. This fixture, part of the crucial World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle, is being played at the historic St George's Park in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), South Africa. Australia dominated the first Test in Durban, securing a 214-run victory on October 13, 2026, with batter Matt Renshaw scoring 190 and 82 across both innings, and Josh Hazlewood taking a career-best 6-49 in the second innings. South Africa, the defending WTC champions, will be looking to bounce back and level the series, aiming for a crucial win or draw. The Proteas have made changes to their squad, with uncapped Marques Ackerman included. Star pacer Kagiso Rabada eyes a return from a hamstring injury. Anrich Nortje Forced Off Field With Groin Injury During SA vs AUS 2nd Test 2026.

Match Schedule and Timings

Day 5 of the 2nd Test is scheduled to commence at 10:00 AM SAST (South African Standard Time) on Thursday, October 22, 2026. This match is critical for both teams' standings in the World Test Championship, adding an extra layer of intensity to the proceedings.

Here's a breakdown of the start times in various regions:

• Local (Gqeberha, South Africa): 10:00 AM SAST (UTC+2)
• India: 01:30 PM IST (UTC+5:30)
• United Kingdom: 09:00 AM BST (UTC+1)
• Australia: 07:00 PM AEDT (UTC+11)
• USA: 04:00 AM EDT (UTC-4)

Live Streaming and Telecast Details

Fans across the globe can catch all the action from St George's Park. Here's where to watch the South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test Day 5 live: Marco Jansen Claims Fifth Five-Wicket Haul in Test Cricket, Achieves Feat During SA vs AUS 2nd Test 2026.

Cricket enthusiasts in the UK should check local listings for Sky Sports Cricket, which is telecasting the series. Australian fans can also tune into Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) for radio commentary. In the USA, cricket fans can stream the series on FloLive.tv.

As the series hangs in the balance, Day 5 promises to be a captivating display of Test cricket. Both teams will be leaving no stone unturned in their quest for victory, making it a must-watch for fans worldwide.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 22, 2026 12:35 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).