South Africa vs Australia scorecard and result
Australia tour of South Africa 2026/27 · 1st Test
South Africa284 & 206 (86.5 ov, target 421)vs
Australia390 & 314/6dAustralia won by 214 runs
· Kingsmead, Durban
Australia won by 214 runs in the 1st Test, Australia tour of South Africa 2026/27 at Kingsmead, Durban. Final scores: South Africa 284 & 206 (86.5 ov, target 421), Australia 390 & 314/6d.
Toss: Australia, elected to bat first. Matt Renshaw was named player of the match.
Innings by innings: Australia 390 (137.2 ov), South Africa 284 (78 ov), Australia 314/6 (58 ov), South Africa 206 (86.5 ov).
South Africa vs Australia scorecard
South Africa 2nd innings206(86.5 ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickeltoncaught | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Markramcaught | 75 | 237 | 10 | 0 |
| David Bedinghamlbw | 46 | 68 | 8 | 0 |
| Temba Bavumacaught | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Tristan Stubbscaught | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Wiaan Muldercaught | 29 | 110 | 3 | 0 |
| Kyle Verreynnecaught | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Marco Jansenout | 35 | 54 | 6 | 1 |
| Simon Harmercaught | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharajnot out | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Anrich Nortjecaught | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Bowler (Australia) | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 16 | 5 | 33 | 1 | 2.06 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 16.5 | 4 | 49 | 6 | 2.91 |
| Pat Cummins | 14 | 5 | 34 | 1 | 2.42 |
| Nathan Lyon | 20 | 5 | 32 | 0 | 1.6 |
| Matt Renshaw | 13 | 2 | 30 | 2 | 2.3 |
| Beau Webster | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1.33 |
| Nic Maddinson | 4 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 4.5 |
Australia 2nd innings314/6(58 ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Maddinsonout | 48 | 38 | 6 | 2 |
| Travis Headcaught | 11 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| Marnus Labuschagnecaught | 37 | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Steven Smithcaught | 27 | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Matt Renshawcaught | 82 | 99 | 7 | 2 |
| Alex Careyout | 24 | 39 | 3 | 0 |
| Beau Websternot out | 39 | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Pat Cumminsnot out | 32 | 12 | 0 | 4 |
Did not bat: Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
| Bowler (South Africa) | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 8 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 5.62 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 |
| Simon Harmer | 25 | 1 | 121 | 1 | 4.84 |
| Anrich Nortje | 12 | 1 | 56 | 2 | 4.66 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 9 | 0 | 56 | 2 | 6.22 |
South Africa 1st innings284(78 ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markramcaught | 37 | 67 | 7 | 0 |
| Ryan Rickeltoncaught | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bedinghamcaught | 49 | 73 | 9 | 0 |
| Temba Bavumacaught | 3 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Tristan Stubbscaught | 32 | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Wiaan Muldercaught | 30 | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| Kyle Verreynnecaught | 13 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| Marco Jansencaught | 26 | 20 | 6 | 0 |
| Simon Harmernot out | 35 | 75 | 4 | 1 |
| Keshav Maharajcaught | 34 | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Anrich Nortjecaught | 16 | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| Bowler (Australia) | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 17 | 2 | 63 | 2 | 3.7 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 16 | 2 | 54 | 2 | 3.37 |
| Pat Cummins | 15 | 2 | 54 | 3 | 3.6 |
| Nathan Lyon | 22 | 3 | 58 | 2 | 2.63 |
| Travis Head | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.66 |
| Beau Webster | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.66 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
Australia 1st innings390(137.2 ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Maddinsonout | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Headcaught | 9 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| Marnus Labuschagnelbw | 37 | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Steven Smithcaught | 25 | 53 | 0 | 2 |
| Matt Renshawcaught | 190 | 397 | 21 | 1 |
| Alex Careycaught | 14 | 44 | 1 | 0 |
| Beau Webstercaught | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Pat Cumminscaught | 43 | 98 | 6 | 0 |
| Mitchell Starcout | 6 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| Nathan Lyonlbw | 27 | 92 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Hazlewoodnot out | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Bowler (South Africa) | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 31 | 9 | 68 | 3 | 2.19 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 27 | 6 | 68 | 4 | 2.51 |
| Anrich Nortje | 28 | 5 | 88 | 2 | 3.14 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 20 | 0 | 75 | 0 | 3.75 |
| Simon Harmer | 28.2 | 1 | 68 | 1 | 2.4 |
| Aiden Markram | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Ball by ball: final deliveries
- 86.5Hazlewood to Nortje, OUT
- 86.4Hazlewood to Nortje, FOUR
- 86.3Hazlewood to Nortje, no run
- 86.2Hazlewood to Maharaj, 1 run
- 86.1Hazlewood to Maharaj, no run
- 85.6Starc to Nortje, no run
- 85.5Starc to Markram, OUT
- 85.4Starc to Markram, no run
- 85.3Starc to Markram, no run
- 85.2Starc to Markram, no run
- 85.1Starc to Markram, no run
- 84.6Hazlewood to Maharaj, no run
- 84.5Hazlewood to Harmer, OUT
- 84.4Hazlewood to Harmer, no run
- 84.3Hazlewood to Harmer, no run
- 84.2Hazlewood to Jansen, OUT
- 84.1Hazlewood to Jansen, no run
- 83.6Starc to Markram, no run
Match notes
- South Africa: 200 runs in 83.1 overs (502 balls), Extras 10
- New ball taken at 81.2 overs
- Over 73.3: Review by Australia (Bowling), Decision Challenged - Wicket, Umpire - CB Gaffaney, Batter - M Jansen (Struck down)
- Lunch: South Africa - 166/6 in 73.0 overs (AK Markram 69, M Jansen 7)
- South Africa: 150 runs in 60.6 overs (369 balls), Extras 9
- Drinks: South Africa - 148/4 in 57.0 overs (AK Markram 62, PWA Mulder 27)
- 5th Wicket: 50 runs in 137 balls (AK Markram 24, PWA Mulder 25, Ex 3)
- AK Markram: 50 off 129 balls (7 x 4)
- End Of Day: South Africa - 102/4 in 41.0 overs (AK Markram 45, PWA Mulder 5)
- South Africa: 100 runs in 39.1 overs (237 balls), Extras 2
- Drinks: South Africa - 80/2 in 26.0 overs (AK Markram 30, T Bavuma 1)
- 2nd Wicket: 50 runs in 91 balls (AK Markram 17, DG Bedingham 34, Ex 1)
Questions and answers
- What time does South Africa vs Australia start?
- South Africa vs Australia started on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 07:30 UTC. The time at the top of this page is shown in your local timezone.
- Where is South Africa vs Australia being played?
- The match was played at Kingsmead, Durban.
- Who won the toss in South Africa vs Australia?
- Australia, elected to bat first.
- Who won South Africa vs Australia?
- Australia won by 214 runs. South Africa scored 284 & 206 (86.5 ov, target 421) and Australia scored 390 & 314/6d.