South Africa vs Australia, First Test

International cricket returns to Durban from 9 to 13 October 2026 as South Africa hosts Australia in the opening Test of the series. The fixture is expected to attract travelling supporters while giving visitors the chance to experience Durban’s warm hospitality and coastal attractions.​

One of cricket’s fiercest rivalries returns to South African shores as the reigning ICC World Test Championship victors take on Australia in blockbuster three-match Dafabet ODI and Dafabet Test series.

Fans can look forward to high-intensity cricket, including the iconic Pink Day ODI at the DP. World Wanderers Stadium and a three-match Test series across Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town. The last time Australia toured South Africa, the contest delivered competitive cricket and unforgettable moments, and this summer promises another chapter in one of the game’s greatest contests.