South Africa will clash with Australia in the third Test of the three-match series at Newlands in Cape Town, starting on Tuesday, October 27.
Australia secured a comfortable 214-run victory in the first Test, while South Africa came back stronger with an innings and a 31-run win in the second Test. Delving into the details, the hosts posted 425/9, with Temba Bavuma scoring 179 and Marco Jansen hitting 85 in the first innings.
In response, Australia were all out for just 99, with Jansen claiming five wickets. Following on, Travis Head hit an impressive 121, but South Africa bowled Australia out for 295 to seal a comfortable innings win to level the series 1-1.
SA vs AUS, Test Series 2026, Match 3, Match Details
Match: South Africa vs Australia, Test Series 2026, Match 3
Time & Date: 1:30 PM IST, October 27 to 31
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
SA vs AUS, Test Series 2026, Match 3 Pitch Report
The Newlands surface is expected to offer extra bounce to the new-ball bowlers, giving pacers an advantage early in the game. Batters will need to spend time settling in before playing their strokes freely, while spinners could become more effective as the match progresses.
SA vs AUS, Test Series 2026, Match 3 Probable XIs
South Africa
Aiden Markram, Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee
Australia
Travis Head, Matthew Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Josh Inglis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitch Starc, Scott Boland, Josh Hazlewood
SA vs AUS, Test Series 2026, Match 3 Top Picks
Marco Jansen
South African premium pacer Marco Jansen has scalped ten wickets in two games at an average of 18.
Wiaan Mulder
South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder has picked up nine wickets in two Tests at an average of 18.89. He is expected to better his numbers.
SA vs AUS, Test Series 2026, Match 3 Captain picks
Matthew Renshaw
Australian batter Matthew Renshaw has scored 295 runs in two Tests, at an average of 73.75. He is expected to open the innings with Travis Head in this fixture.
Temba Bavuma
South African captain Temba Bavuma has scored 183 runs in two Tests at an average of 61 and is anticipated to continue his good form.
SA vs AUS, Test Series 2026, Match 3 Head-to-head Dream11 team
Matthew Renshaw(c), Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Steve Smith, Cooper Connolly, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen(vc), Keshav Maharaj
SA vs AUS, Test Series 2026, Match 3 Grand League Dream11 team
Matthew Renshaw, Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma(c), Steve Smith, Aiden Markram, Pat Cummins, Wiaan Mulder (vc), Josh Hazlewood, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Keshav Maharaj
