Where to Watch South Africa vs Australia 2026 Live Streaming Online and TV Channel Telecast in India
Looking to watch South Africa vs Australia 2026 1st ODI live in India? Get all the details on streaming platforms and TV telecast options for the highly anticipated Qantas Tour of South Africa series opener. Find out match date, start time, venue, and global broadcast information for the clash at Kingsmead Stadium, Durban on September 24, 2026.
Australia’s bilateral tour of South Africa is set to get under way, bringing together two cricket powerhouses in an eagerly anticipated white-ball and red-ball contest. Running through September and October 2026, the tour features a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series followed by a high-stakes Test series. This series marks Australia's first visit to South Africa for a red-ball match since 2018, preceded by a three-match ODI series that promises to set a thrilling tone for the tour.Steve Smith Admits to ‘Sandpapergate’ Flashbacks Ahead of SA vs AUS Test Series 2026.
The Proteas recently secured a 3-0 victory against Namibia in a 50-over series, while Australia will be looking to assert their dominance from the outset.
Where to Watch: Live Streaming and TV Telecast in India
Series Overview and Schedule Context
SA vs AUS ODIs
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (Local - SAST) | Time (IST) |
| 1st ODI | 24 September 2026 | Kingsmead, Durban | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | 27 September 2026 | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 3rd ODI | 30 September 2026 | Senwes Park (JB Marks Oval), Potchefstroom | 1:30 PM (D/N) | 5:00 PM |
SA vs AUS Tests
| Match | Dates | Venue | Time (Local - SAST) | Time (IST) |
| 1st Test | 9 – 13 October 2026 | Kingsmead, Durban | 9:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 2nd Test | 18 – 22 October 2026 | St George's Park, Gqeberha | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 3rd Test | 27 – 31 October 2026 | Newlands, Cape Town | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
Both squads feature established international names, with South Africa fielding stars such as Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, and Kagiso Rabada against an experienced Australian side led by Pat Cummins. Australia Squad Announced for South Africa Test Series 2026.
Head-to-Head in ODIs
The rivalry in the 50-over format has historically been close. In 113 One-Day Internationals played between South Africa and Australia, the Proteas hold a slight edge with 57 wins to Australia's 52. Three matches have ended in a tie, and one had no result. Australia has won six of their 11 matches at The Wanderers in Johannesburg but lost one of the most celebrated ODIs of all-time when South Africa chased down their 434 in 2006 at the same venue. This much-anticipated series opener is expected to deliver high-octane cricket as both teams vie for an early advantage in the tour.
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