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Australia vs South Africa
Result 9–13 Oct 2026 · 1:00 PM IST Kingsmead, Durban

AUS vs SA 1st Test 2026: Result & Scores

Updated 26 Oct 2026

DateFriday, 9 October 2026
Start (IST)1:00 PM
VenueKingsmead, Durban
SeriesAustralia tour of South Africa

Result

AUS 390 (137.2 ov) & 314/6 (58 ov) · SA 284 (78 ov) & 206 (86.5 ov)

Australia won by 214 runs

Scorecard

Australia won the toss and chose to bat.

Australia Inning 1

BatterRB4s6sSR
Nic Maddinsonb Marco Jansen033000
Travis Headc Kyle Verreynne b Wiaan Mulder9192047.4
Marnus Labuschagnelbw b Wiaan Mulder37586063.8
Steven Smithc Wiaan Mulder b Marco Jansen25530247.2
Matt Renshawc Aiden Markram b Simon Harmer19039721147.9
Alex Careyc Aiden Markram b Anrich Nortje14441031.8
Beau Websterc Kyle Verreynne b Anrich Nortje4210200
Pat Cumminsc Aiden Markram b Wiaan Mulder43986043.9
Mitchell Starcb Wiaan Mulder6251024
Nathan Lyonlbw b Marco Jansen27925029.3
Josh Hazlewoodnot out5111045.5
BowlerOMRWEcon
Marco Jansen3196832.19
Wiaan Mulder2766842.52
Anrich Nortje2858823.14
Keshav Maharaj2007503.75
Simon Harmer28.216812.4
Aiden Markram30301

Australia Inning 1

BatterRB4s6sSR
Aiden Markramc Matt Renshaw b Mitchell Starc37677055.2
Ryan Rickeltonc Beau Webster b Josh Hazlewood03000
David Bedinghamc Steven Smith b Pat Cummins49739067.1
Temba Bavumac Steven Smith b Lyon3270011.1
Tristan Stubbsc Josh Hazlewood b Pat Cummins32663048.5
Wiaan Mulderc (sub)Cooper Connolly b Pat Cummins30503160
Kyle Verreynnec Steven Smith b Lyon13202065
Marco Jansenc Travis Head b Josh Hazlewood262060130
Simon Harmernot out35754146.7
Keshav Maharajc Pat Cummins b Mitchell Starc34442177.3
Anrich Nortjec Steven Smith b Beau Webster16263061.5
BowlerOMRWEcon
Mitchell Starc1726323.71
Josh Hazlewood1625423.38
Pat Cummins1525433.6
Nathan Lyon2235822.64
Travis Head302006.67
Beau Webster302317.67
Marnus Labuschagne20603

Australia Inning 2

BatterRB4s6sSR
Nic Maddinsonb Anrich Nortje483862126.3
Travis Headc Temba Bavuma b Marco Jansen11182061.1
Marnus Labuschagnec Temba Bavuma b Keshav Maharaj37584063.8
Steven Smithc Marco Jansen b Simon Harmer27413165.9
Matt Renshawc and b Keshav Maharaj82997282.8
Alex Careyb Anrich Nortje24393061.5
Beau Websterbatting39435090.7
Pat Cumminsbatting321204266.7
BowlerOMRWEcon
Marco Jansen804515.63
Wiaan Mulder402406
Simon Harmer25112114.84
Anrich Nortje1215624.67
Keshav Maharaj905626.22

Australia Inning 2

BatterRB4s6sSR
Ryan Rickeltonc Alex Carey b Josh Hazlewood2120016.7
Aiden Markramc Alex Carey b Mitchell Starc7523710031.6
David Bedinghamlbw b Josh Hazlewood46688067.6
Temba Bavumac Nic Maddinson b Matt Renshaw118005.6
Tristan Stubbsc Alex Carey b Pat Cummins112008.3
Wiaan Mulderc Alex Carey b Josh Hazlewood291103026.4
Kyle Verreynnec Steven Smith b Matt Renshaw130033.3
Marco Jansenb Josh Hazlewood35546164.8
Simon Harmerc Alex Carey b Josh Hazlewood03000
Keshav Maharajnot out130033.3
Anrich Nortjec Lyon b Josh Hazlewood4410100
BowlerOMRWEcon
Mitchell Starc1653312.06
Josh Hazlewood16.544962.91
Pat Cummins1453412.43
Nathan Lyon2053201.6
Matt Renshaw1323022.31
Beau Webster32401.33
Nic Maddinson411804.5

Recent form

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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) · SA 425/9 (127.1 ov) & 295 (107.1 ov)
South Africa won by an innings and 31 runs Scorecard St George’s Park, Gqeberha 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 1st Test start in India?

Friday, 9 October 2026, at 1:00 PM IST.

Where is Australia vs South Africa 1st Test being played?

Kingsmead, Durban.

Which series is this match part of?

Australia tour of South Africa, 2026, 24 Sep – 27 Oct 2026.

Who won Australia vs South Africa 1st Test?

Australia won by 214 runs.

All matches in this series

Series hub →
Thu, 24 Sep · 5:30 AM IST Australia vs South Africa · 1st ODI
AUS 230 (41.2 ov) · SA 297/8 (50 ov)
South Africa won by 67 runs Scorecard Kingsmead, Durban Result Sun, 27 Sep · 5:30 AM IST Australia vs South Africa · 2nd ODI
AUS 333 (49.5 ov) · SA 365/9 (50 ov)
South Africa won by 32 runs Scorecard The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg Result Wed, 30 Sep · 5:30 AM IST Australia vs South Africa · 3rd ODI
AUS 322/9 (50 ov) · SA 145/4 (28 ov)
Australia won by 45 runs (DLS Method due to rain) Scorecard Senwes Park, Potchefstroom Result
3–7 Oct · 5:30 AM IST Australia vs Cricket South Africa Invitation XI · Test
AUS 368/5 (74 ov) · CSA 318/7 (90 ov)
Match drawn Senwes Park, Potchefstroom Result
9–13 Oct · 1:00 PM IST Australia vs South Africa · 1st Test
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 18–22 Oct · 1:00 PM IST Australia vs South Africa · 2nd Test
AUS 99 (42.3 ov) · SA 425/9 (127.1 ov) & 295 (107.1 ov)
South Africa won by an innings and 31 runs Scorecard St George’s Park, Gqeberha Result 27–31 Oct · 2:00 PM IST Australia vs South Africa · 3rd Test Newlands, Cape Town Upcoming