Australia prepares for upcoming cricket tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 12:10 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Australia is scheduled to play a seven-week cricket tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe beginning September 15, 2026. The itinerary opens with three ODI matches in Harare against Zimbabwe, followed by three ODIs against South Africa in Durban, Johannesburg, and Potchefstroom. The tour concludes with a three-match Test series against South Africa in October across Durban, Gqeberha, and Cape Town. All nine matches will be broadcast on Fox Cricket and available for streaming via Kayo Sports in Australia. This marks the first Test series between the two nations since South Africa defeated Australia in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final. An Australian squad has been named for the ODI fixtures, though the Test team roster remains pending.
- •The tour begins September 15, 2026, with three ODIs against Zimbabwe in Harare.
- •ODI matches against South Africa are scheduled from September 24 to September 30.
- •The three-match Test series against South Africa takes place throughout October.
- •Matches will be available in Australia via Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports.
- •Australia has announced an ODI squad, but the Test series lineup is not yet finalized.
- 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Australia ODI squad for Zimbabwe and South Africa: List of players selected for ODIs and Tests
- 2:31 AMYahoo Sports — When does Australia play South Africa and Zimbabwe? Full ODI, Test match schedule for 2026 cricket tour
- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Where to watch Australia vs. South Africa Tests and ODIs: Live stream, TV channel, match schedule for 2026 cricket tour
"It's a cricket bonanza for Australian fans with the nation playing nine ODIs and Tests in South Africa and Zimbabwe before embarking on a packed home summer of matches.
"The Sporting News takes you through all the broadcast and live stream details you need to follow the Australian cricket team's tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe.
"The Sporting News provides the full match schedule and broadcast details for the Australian men's cricket team's 2026 tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 12:10 AMAustralia ODI squad for Zimbabwe and South Africa: List of players selected for ODIs and Tests
It's a cricket bonanza for Australian fans with the nation playing nine ODIs and Tests in South Africa and Zimbabwe before embarking on a packed home summer of matches.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 2:31 AMWhen does Australia play South Africa and Zimbabwe? Full ODI, Test match schedule for 2026 cricket tour
The Sporting News provides the full match schedule and broadcast details for the Australian men's cricket team's 2026 tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 12:35 AMWhere to watch Australia vs. South Africa Tests and ODIs: Live stream, TV channel, match schedule for 2026 cricket tour
The Sporting News takes you through all the broadcast and live stream details you need to follow the Australian cricket team's tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe.
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