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Played 4–8 Jan 2023 · 5:00 AM IST Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

AUS vs SA 3rd Test 2023: Preview, Time (IST) & Venue

Updated 23 Oct 2026

DateWednesday, 4 January 2023
Start (IST)5:00 AM
VenueSydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
SeriesAUS v RSA tour

Probable XI: the last playing XIs

Each side's XI from its most recent Test match, the usual starting point for the next one. The confirmed playing XIs replace this block after the toss.

Australia · Australia vs South Africa, 2nd Test, 26 DecDavid Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland
South Africa · Australia vs South Africa, 2nd Test, 26 DecDean Elgar, Sarel Erwee, Theunis de Bruyn, Temba Bavuma, Khaya Zondo, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi

Recent form

Up to the last 5 completed matches, newest first. W won, L lost, N no result, tie or draw.

Head to head (Test)

Australia 3 – 2 South Africa in completed Test matches since 2022

18–22 Oct · 1:00 PM IST Australia vs South Africa · 2nd Test · Australia tour of South Africa
AUS 99 (42.3 ov) & 295 (107.1 ov) · SA 425/9 (127.1 ov)
South Africa won by an innings and 31 runs Scorecard St George’s Park, Gqeberha Result 9–13 Oct · 1:00 PM IST Australia vs South Africa · 1st Test · Australia tour of South Africa
AUS 390 (137.2 ov) & 314/6 (58 ov) · SA 284 (78 ov) & 206 (86.5 ov)
Australia won by 214 runs Scorecard Kingsmead, Durban Result 11–15 Jun · 3:00 PM IST Australia vs South Africa · Final · World Test Championship Final 2025
AUS 212 & 207 · SA 138 & 282/5
South Africa won by 5 wkts Scorecard Lord’s, London Result 26–30 Dec · 5:00 AM IST Australia vs South Africa · 2nd Test · AUS v RSA tour
AUS 575/8 · SA 189 & 204
Australia won by an innings and 182 runs Scorecard Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Result 17–21 Dec · 5:50 AM IST Australia vs South Africa · 1st Test · AUS v RSA tour
AUS 218 & 35/4 · SA 152 & 99
Australia won by 6 wkts Scorecard The Gabba, Brisbane Result

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FAQ

When does Australia vs South Africa 3rd Test start in India?

Wednesday, 4 January 2023, at 5:00 AM IST.

Where is Australia vs South Africa 3rd Test being played?

Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.

Which series is this match part of?

South Africa tour of Australia, 2022-23, 17 Dec 2022 – 17 Jan 2023.

All matches in this series

Series hub →
17–21 Dec · 5:50 AM IST Australia vs South Africa · 1st Test
AUS 218 & 35/4 · SA 152 & 99
Australia won by 6 wkts Scorecard The Gabba, Brisbane Result 26–30 Dec · 5:00 AM IST Australia vs South Africa · 2nd Test
AUS 575/8 · SA 189 & 204
Australia won by an innings and 182 runs Scorecard Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Result 4–8 Jan · 5:00 AM IST Australia vs South Africa · 3rd Test Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Played Thu, 12 Jan · 8:00 AM IST Australia vs South Africa · 1st ODI Bellerive Oval, Hobart Played Sat, 14 Jan · 7:10 AM IST Australia vs South Africa · 2nd ODI Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Played Tue, 17 Jan · 10:10 AM IST Australia vs South Africa · 3rd ODI Perth Stadium, Perth Played