ICC World Test Championship2nd Test
Time confirmed(Oct 18, 08:00 UTC)(Oct 18, 13:30 IST)
South Africa vs 
Australia
St George's Park, Gqeberha
(Oct 18, 08:00 UTC)(Oct 18, 13:30 IST)St George's Park, Gqeberha
Fan pulse
South Africa53%
Australia47%
Rosters not announced yet
Teams usually name their squads shortly before tip-off.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is South Africa vs Australia?
- South Africa vs Australia is scheduled to start on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 08:00 UTC.
- Where is South Africa vs Australia played?
- South Africa vs Australia will be played at St George's Park, Gqeberha.
- What competition is South Africa vs Australia in?
- South Africa vs Australia is part of the ICC World Test Championship.
- How long until South Africa vs Australia starts?
- South Africa vs Australia starts on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 08:00 UTC. The countdown at the top of the page shows the time left, live.
Local start times
| New York (EDT) | Sun, Oct 18, 04:00 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PDT) | Sun, Oct 18, 01:00 |
| United Kingdom (GMT+1) | Sun, Oct 18, 09:00 |
| Central Europe (GMT+2) | Sun, Oct 18, 10:00 |
| India (GMT+5:30) | Sun, Oct 18, 13:30 |
| Japan (GMT+9) | Sun, Oct 18, 17:00 |
| Sydney (GMT+11) | Sun, Oct 18, 19:00 |
| Brazil (GMT-3) | Sun, Oct 18, 05:00 |