Australia and South Africa meet for third Test in Cape Town
The third and final Test match between South Africa and Australia begins on October 27, 2026, at 10:30 am local time (7:30 pm AEDT) at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, with live broadcast coverage available on Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports, as reported by cricket ….
What Is at Stake in Cape Town
Locked at 1-1 in the series, the two teams meet for an ultimate determination after contrasting results in the opening fixtures. Australia secured a 214-run victory in the first Test in Durban, while South Africa bounced back to win the second Test by an innings and 31 runs in Gqeberha. Gerard Whateley noted for foxsports.com.au that South Africa has a recurring history of inflicting heavy defeats on Australia and inducing national selection crises, referencing the 2016 Hobart Test collapse that triggered major roster overhauls.
Anrich Nortje Misses Remainder of Series
South Africa confirmed that fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been officially ruled out of the remainder of the series after suffering a groin injury during the second Test, where he bowled just 3.3 overs in the first innings, according to cricket …. The Proteas squad otherwise remains unchanged, keeping players such as Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, and Temba Bavuma available. Australia travels to Cape Town with a full squad that sees the return to fitness of Cameron Green from an abdominal strain and Josh Inglis from a broken finger, while captain Pat Cummins indicated the touring side will rely primarily on players already on the ground, per cricket ….
Play Runs Daily from October 27 to 31
Play runs daily from October 27 through October 31, 2026. According to cricket …, the daily session times in local time are scheduled as follows:
| Session | Local Time | AEDT Time |
|---|---|---|
| First Session | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
| Second Session | 1:10 pm – 3:10 pm | 10:10 pm – 12:10 am |
| Third Session | 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm | 12:30 am – 2:30 am |
Fans can follow the action via live scores on the cricket … Match Centre, or listen to radio broadcasts provided by the ABC and SEN networks. Post-play coverage and daily podcast episodes are distributed through the CA Live app and digital platforms.
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