South Africa vs Australia Match Report · WTC 2026
South Africa vs Australia: result and key facts
South Africa won by an innings and 31 runs in WTC 2026 at St George's Park on 18 October 2026. Temba Bavuma top-scored with 179 off 334 balls and Marco Jansen took 5/33.
Frequently asked questions
Who won South Africa vs Australia?
South Africa won by an innings and 31 runs. The match was played at St George's Park, Gqeberha on 18 October 2026, in WTC 2026. Temba Bavuma top-scored with 179 off 334 balls and Marco Jansen took 5/33.
When and where was South Africa vs Australia played?
South Africa vs Australia was played at St George's Park, Gqeberha on Sunday 18 October 2026, in WTC 2026.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs Australia?
South Africa scored 425/9 in 127.1 overs. Australia scored 99/10 in 42.3 overs. South Africa won by an innings and 31 runs. The full scorecard, with every batter's and bowler's figures, is on this page.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs Australia?
Temba Bavuma top-scored with 179 off 334 balls, a strike rate of 53.6. Travis Head made the next-highest score, 121 off 190 balls. Every innings is on the scorecard, with the fours, sixes and strike rate of each batter.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs Australia?
Marco Jansen took 5/33 in 11 overs.
Who played in South Africa vs Australia?
South Africa XI: Aiden Markram, Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje. Australia XI: Nic Maddinson, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Scott Boland, Matt Renshaw, Steven Smith, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood.