AUS vs SA 2nd Test 2026: Result & Scores
Result
AUS 99 (42.3 ov) · SA 425/9 (127.1 ov) & 295 (107.1 ov)
South Africa won by an innings and 31 runs
AUS vs SA 2nd Test: match report
South Africa beat Australia by an innings and 31 runs in Match 2 of the Test leg of the Australia tour of South Africa, 2026, at St George’s Park, Gqeberha. The scores were Australia 99 (42.3 ov) and South Africa 425/9 (127.1 ov) & 295 (107.1 ov).
Australia won the toss and chose to bowl. Scott Boland took 5 for 81 in 29 overs, and Mitchell Starc added 3 for 89. Marnus Labuschagne picked up a wicket in his two overs.
South Africa still built a big total. Temba Bavuma made 179 off 334 balls, with 18 fours and a six. Marco Jansen hit 85 off 100 balls, including three sixes, and Simon Harmer contributed 82 off 157.
Australia’s reply never recovered. Jansen took 5 for 33 in 11 overs, and Wiaan Mulder took 2 for 14 in 9.3 overs. Kagiso Rabada also took two wickets. Steven Smith top-scored with 28 off 88 balls, while Travis Head and Labuschagne made 14 each. South Africa then batted again and were bowled out for 295 in 107.1 overs, which left Australia no innings to bat for a result.
Australia won the earlier Test between the sides on this tour, played on 9 October, by 214 runs. South Africa have now answered with an innings win.
The tour has seven matches in all and runs from 24 September to 27 October. In the ODIs, South Africa won on 24 September by 67 runs and on 27 September by 32 runs. Australia won on 30 September by 45 runs under the DLS Method after rain.
Scorecard
South Africa Inning 1
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | b Scott Boland | 11 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 39.3 |
| Marques Ackerman | c Alex Carey b Scott Boland | 6 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 15.8 |
| David Bedingham | c Alex Carey b Scott Boland | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temba Bavuma | c Alex Carey b Mitchell Starc | 179 | 334 | 18 | 1 | 53.6 |
| Matthew Breetzke | c Alex Carey b Mitchell Starc | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 23.5 |
| Ryan Rickelton | c Matt Renshaw b Scott Boland | 31 | 51 | 5 | 0 | 60.8 |
| Wiaan Mulder | c Matt Renshaw b Mitchell Starc | 13 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 34.2 |
| Marco Jansen | c Travis Head b Scott Boland | 85 | 100 | 9 | 3 | 85 |
| Simon Harmer | b Marnus Labuschagne | 82 | 157 | 10 | 1 | 52.2 |
| Kagiso Rabada | not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 24.1 | 4 | 89 | 3 | 3.68 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 14 | 2 | 43 | 0 | 3.07 |
| Scott Boland | 29 | 7 | 81 | 5 | 2.79 |
| Pat Cummins | 26 | 3 | 96 | 0 | 3.69 |
| Beau Webster | 19 | 6 | 43 | 0 | 2.26 |
| Matt Renshaw | 8 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 4.13 |
| Nic Maddinson | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 4.8 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 |
Australia Inning 1
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Maddinson | c Simon Harmer b Kagiso Rabada | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Head | lbw b Marco Jansen | 14 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 58.3 |
| Scott Boland | c Ryan Rickelton b Marco Jansen | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | c Simon Harmer b Anrich Nortje | 14 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 56 |
| Steven Smith | b Wiaan Mulder | 28 | 88 | 2 | 0 | 31.8 |
| Matt Renshaw | c Simon Harmer b Marco Jansen | 12 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Alex Carey | c Ryan Rickelton b Marco Jansen | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beau Webster | c Aiden Markram b Marco Jansen | 13 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 46.4 |
| Pat Cummins | c Matthew Breetzke b Wiaan Mulder | 7 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 43.8 |
| Mitchell Starc | c Ryan Rickelton b Kagiso Rabada | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Josh Hazlewood | not out | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 12 | 2 | 33 | 2 | 2.75 |
| Simon Harmer | 5.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1.64 |
| Aiden Markram | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marco Jansen | 11 | 2 | 33 | 5 | 3 |
| Anrich Nortje | 3.3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1.43 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 9.3 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 1.47 |
South Africa Inning 2
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Maddinson | c Ryan Rickelton b Kagiso Rabada | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 80 |
| Travis Head | b Wiaan Mulder | 121 | 190 | 15 | 0 | 63.7 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | c Marco Jansen b Simon Harmer | 39 | 98 | 4 | 0 | 39.8 |
| Matt Renshaw | b Kagiso Rabada | 11 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 47.8 |
| Beau Webster | lbw b Simon Harmer | 8 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 24.2 |
| Scott Boland | b Wiaan Mulder | 40 | 166 | 6 | 0 | 24.1 |
| Steven Smith | c Matthew Breetzke b Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Alex Carey | not out | 37 | 69 | 4 | 0 | 53.6 |
| Pat Cummins | b Wiaan Mulder | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Mitchell Starc | b Kagiso Rabada | 11 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 39.3 |
| Josh Hazlewood | c Aiden Markram b Marco Jansen | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 23 | 3 | 77 | 4 | 3.35 |
| Marco Jansen | 17.1 | 3 | 34 | 1 | 1.98 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 21 | 5 | 64 | 3 | 3.05 |
| Simon Harmer | 39 | 8 | 93 | 2 | 2.38 |
| Aiden Markram | 7 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 2.57 |
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FAQ
When does Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test start in India?
Sunday, 18 October 2026, at 1:00 PM IST.
Where is Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test being played?
St George’s Park, Gqeberha.
Which series is this match part of?
Australia tour of South Africa, 2026, 24 Sep – 27 Oct 2026.
Who won Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test?
South Africa won by an innings and 31 runs.
All matches in this series
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Australia vs South Africa · 3rd ODIAUS 322/9 (50 ov) · SA 145/4 (28 ov)
Australia won by 45 runs (DLS Method due to rain) Scorecard Senwes Park, Potchefstroom Result
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