SA vs AUS 3rd Test Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs

SA vs AUS 3rd Test, Cricket Tips: From 110/6 in the first innings to a win by an innings and 31 runs, South Africa showed why they are the current WTC mace holder. The Proteas, under the captaincy of Temba Bavuma, have humiliated Australia in the second test in Gqeberha to level the series. Bavuma slammed an excellent century and laid the foundation.

Kagiso Rabada's return boosted the South African bowling unit, and it reflected in their performance. For Australia, it was a test to forget, and they will be gutted with their performance. The series decider will be held at New Lands in Cape Town between October 27 and 31, starting at 2 PM IST. The series is a place in the WTC final, and points are on the line.

SA vs AUS: Match Details

• Date: October 27-31, 2026 (Tuesday-Saturday)
• Time: 2 PM IST
• Venue: Newlands, Cape Town

SA vs AUS: Live Streaming Details

In India, the live action of the test will be available on EuroSport Networks. Fans can also watch the game on the FanCode mobile app or website.

SA vs AUS: Head-to-Head in Tests

• Total Matches: 103
• South Africa: 27
• Australia: 55
• No-result: 21

SA vs AUS: Ground Pitch Report

Cape Town is known for its bouncy wicket and pace. It will be another challenging wicket to bat on. Fast bowlers will be loving their time. Both teams have struggled with the bat and we might see another low-scoring test here.

SA vs AUS: Possible XIs

South Africa: Aiden Markram, Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Temba Bavuma(c), Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton(w), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee

Australia: Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (capt), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

SA vs AUS: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Temba Bavuma and Travis Head scored centuries in the second test, and they are in good form.

Probable Best Bowler

Kagiso Rabada and Josh Hazlewood are two bowlers who bowl at high speed, and they will generate good bounce in Cape Town.

Today Match Prediction: The last defeat must have dented Australia's confidence, and they will need a strong comeback. But the form is with South Africa, and we predict them to win the final test.

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