ICC World Test Championship3rd Test
Time confirmed(Oct 27, 08:30 UTC)(Oct 27, 14:00 IST)
South Africa vs 
Australia
Newlands, Cape Town
(Oct 27, 08:30 UTC)(Oct 27, 14:00 IST)Newlands, Cape Town
Fan pulse
South Africa58%
Australia42%
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 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 08:30 UTC.
- Where is South Africa vs Australia played?
- South Africa vs Australia will be played at Newlands, Cape Town.
- 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 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 08:30 UTC. The countdown at the top of the page shows the time left, live.
Local start times
| New York (EDT) | Tue, Oct 27, 04:30 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PDT) | Tue, Oct 27, 01:30 |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | Tue, Oct 27, 08:30 |
| Central Europe (GMT+1) | Tue, Oct 27, 09:30 |
| India (GMT+5:30) | Tue, Oct 27, 14:00 |
| Japan (GMT+9) | Tue, Oct 27, 17:30 |
| Sydney (GMT+11) | Tue, Oct 27, 19:30 |
| Brazil (GMT-3) | Tue, Oct 27, 05:30 |