SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st, South Africa vs Australia Test Series 2026
Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st Test of the South Africa vs Australia Test Series 2026 between SA vs AUS to be played in Durban.
After an action-packed ODI series, South Africa and Australia will meet in a three-match Test series. This is the first time since 2017/18 that Australia will play a Test on South African soil after the infamous Sandpapergate incident.
Pat Cummins will lead the star-studded Australian lineup. The visitors will miss Cameron Green, who has been ruled out of the first game. However, Marnus Labuschagne scoring a century in the practice game against CSA XI must have given them a lot of confidence.
Meanwhile, South Africa under Temba Bavuma will look to carry on the winning momentum from ODIs to Tests. Kagiso Rabada is not available for the first Test. South Africa still have a more experienced bowling lineup than in ODIs.
SA vs AUS: Match Details
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- Match: South Africa (SA) vs Australia (AUS), 1st Test, South Africa vs Australia Test Series 2026
- Match Date: October 09-13, 2026 (Friday-Tuesday)
- Time: 1:00 PM (Indian Standard Time) / 7:30 AM GMT / 11:30 AM LOCAL
- Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
SA vs AUS: Head-to-head: SA (26) – AUS (54)
These two teams have clashed in 101 Test matches. Australia have bagged 54 wins, South Africa have won 26 matches, and 21 games have been drawn.
SA vs AUS: Weather Report
The forecast for the next five days in Durban shows partly cloudy conditions on days 2 and 3 of the Test. Temperature is likely to remain around 25 to 27°C, and humidity will be between 75% and 85%.
SA vs AUS: Pitch Report
Kingsmead is known for its bouncy pitch, which offers good pace to fast bowlers. Bowlers will get plenty of swing, and the weather conditions will be excellent for bowling.
However, technically sound batsmen can play long innings. Spinners will have a role as the game goes on, because the pitch is likely to ease out a bit.
SA vs AUS: Predicted XIs:
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, David Bedingham, Temba Bavuma, Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje.
Australia: Travis Head, Matthew Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Beau Webster, Cooper Connolly, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 SA vs AUS Dream11:
Wicket-keeper: Alex Carey
Batters: Steve Smith, Temba Bavuma, Travis Head
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Beau Webster, Wiaan Mulder
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Keshav Maharaj
Captain First-Choice: Travis Head || Captain Second-Choice: Pat Cummins
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Aiden Markram || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Simon Harmer
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 SA vs AUS Dream11:
Wicket-keeper: Ryan Rickelton
Batters: Steve Smith, Temba Bavuma, Travis Head
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Beau Webster, Wiaan Mulder
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Simon Harmer
Captain First-Choice: Marco Jansen || Captain Second-Choice: Steve Smith
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Beau Webster || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Temba Bavuma
SA vs AUS: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Australia have been struggling with the bat in this format. They rely too heavily on a couple of batters. But South Africa are very strong at home. Hence, we back South Africa to win the first Test in Durban.
When will the SA vs AUS 1st Test take place?
The SA vs AUS 1st Test will take place between October 9-13, 2026.
Where will the SA vs AUS 1st Test take place?
The 1st Test will take place at Kingsmead, Durban.
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