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.
Australia has selected an experimental squad for the Zimbabwe and South Africa ODI series, with several youngsters given opportunities.
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It also features veterans Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc for the SA games only, as they attempt to ramp up their match fitness.
Will Australia give a better account of themselves than in their struggles since the Ashes?
The Sporting News lists the Australian squads for both the ODI and Test series.
Australian squad for Zimbabwe and South Africa ODI matches 2026
Pat Cummins (South African matches only)
Joel Davies (Zimbabwe matches only)
Oliver Peake (Zimbabwe matches only)
Mitchell Starc (South African matches only)
Australian squad for South Africa Test series 2026
Squad yet to be announced
Australia match schedule for South Africa-Zimbabwe cricket tour 2026
The seven-week tour begins with three ODIs against Zimbabwe in September, followed by another three ODIs against South Africa.
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Australia and South Africa will then lock horns in a high-stakes Test series with three intense matches to be crammed into just 22 days.
ODI Series – Australia vs. Zimbabwe
15 September 2026 | ODI 1 | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
18 September 2026 | ODI 2 | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
20 September 2026 | ODI 3 | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
ODI Series – Australia vs. South Africa
24 September 2026 | ODI 1 | Kingsmead Stadium, Durban |
27 September 2026 | ODI 2 | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
30 September 2026 | ODI 3 | NWC Oval, Potchefstroom |
Test Matches – Australia vs. South Africa
9-13 October 2026 | First Test | Kingsmead Stadium, Durban |
18-22 October 2026 | Second Test | St. George’s Park, Gqeberha |
27-31 October 2026 | Third Test | Newlands, Cape Town |
How to watch Australia vs. South Africa Test Matches and ODIs
Free-to-air channel: n/a
Subscription channel: Fox Cricket
Australia’s tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe is not available for free-to-air broadcast in Australia.
All matches will be shown live in Australia on Fox Cricket with streaming via Kayo Sports.
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