South Africa vs Australia, Test — Day 1: Stumps - Australia opt to bowl
Day 1: Stumps - Australia opt to bowl
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 b Scott Boland | 11 | 28 | 2 | — | 39.3 | 55% |
 batting | 5 | 32 | — | — | 15.6 | 25% |
 c Alex Carey b Scott Boland | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | 0% |
 batting | 4 | 13 | 1 | — | 30.8 | 20% |
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South Africa vs Australia: match summary
Live score
South Africa are 20/2 after 12.2 overs. Australia won the toss and chose to field.
Leading scorers so far: Aiden Markram 11 (28), Marques Ackerman 5 (32), Temba Bavuma 4 (13).
The scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, partnership and fall of wickets on this page update live as the match goes on.
About this match
South Africa play Australia in the 2nd Test of Australia tour of South Africa, 2026, a Test match at St George's Park, Gqeberha, on 18 October 2026.
About Test cricket
Test cricket is the longest format of the international game, played over five days with two innings per side and the red ball. It is widely regarded as the truest measure of a cricketer's skill, temperament and stamina, and remains the format by which legacies are judged.
Venue
St George's Park, Gqeberha hosts this match. The pitch, the size of the boundaries and the weather on the day all play a part in team selection and in what the captain chooses at the toss.
On GeoCric
This page brings together the full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, fall of wickets, partnerships, the run rate through each phase of play and the top batting and bowling performances, plus what the result means for Australia tour of South Africa, 2026. No login needed.