South Africa vs Australia Match Report · WTC 2026
South Africa vs Australia: result and key facts
South Africa won by 176 runs in WTC 2026 at Newlands on 27 October 2026. Wiaan Mulder top-scored with 115 off 221 balls and Simon Harmer took 6/16.
Frequently asked questions
Who won South Africa vs Australia?
South Africa won by 176 runs. The match was played at Newlands, Cape Town on 27 October 2026, in WTC 2026. Wiaan Mulder top-scored with 115 off 221 balls and Simon Harmer took 6/16.
When and where was South Africa vs Australia played?
South Africa vs Australia was played at Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday 27 October 2026, in WTC 2026.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs Australia?
South Africa scored 329/10 in 82.3 overs. Australia scored 429/10 in 125.1 overs. South Africa won by 176 runs. The full scorecard, with every batter's and bowler's figures, is on this page.
Who was named Player of the Match in South Africa vs Australia?
Simon Harmer was named Player of the Match.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs Australia?
Wiaan Mulder top-scored with 115 off 221 balls, a strike rate of 52.0. Josh Inglis made the next-highest score, 102 off 135 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?
Simon Harmer took 6/16 in 21.1 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, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada. Australia XI: Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (wk), Cooper Connolly, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.