South Africa and Australia meet in Durban for top-two Test rematch

South Africa host Australia at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead in Durban on 9 October 2026 for the first five-day Test of a three-match series. The sides start as the top two in the World Test Championship, the long league table that decides the finalists. South Africa beat defending champions Australia in the previous final at Lord's. Pat Cummins and Temba Bavuma captain.