South Africa will take on Australia in the second ODI of the three-match series at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday, September 27. The Proteas lead the series 1-0 after securing a 67-run victory in the opening ODI in Durban.
South Africa produced a strong all-round performance in the first match, with Matthew Breetzke scoring a century and the bowling attack doing enough to defend a competitive total. Temba Bavuma’s side will now look to build on that performance and seal the series with another victory.
Australia, meanwhile, will need a much-improved performance after falling short in the series opener. The visitors have several experienced players in their lineup and will be determined to force the series into a decider by winning in Johannesburg.
SA vs AUS: Match details
| Match | South Africa vs Australia, 2nd ODI, Australia tour of South Africa 2026 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Time | 1:30 PM IST / 10:00 AM local |
| Venue | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| Series | Three-match ODI series |
| Live streaming | FanCode |
The Wanderers Stadium: Pitch report
The Wanderers generally offers good bounce and carry, making it an attractive venue for stroke-making. Fast bowlers can find movement with the new ball, while batters who settle in can make good use of the pace of the surface.
The high altitude in Johannesburg can also help the ball travel quickly, meaning batters who get their timing right can score at a rapid rate. Bowlers will need to maintain disciplined lengths and use variations effectively as the innings progresses.
SA vs AUS: Head-to-head record in ODIs
South Africa and Australia have played 114 ODIs against each other. South Africa have won 58 matches, while Australia have recorded 52 victories. Three matches have ended in ties and one produced no result.
| Matches | South Africa | Australia | Tied | No result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 58 | 52 | 3 | 1 |
SA vs AUS: Predicted playing XIs
South Africa
- Quinton de Kock (WK)
- Tony de Zorzi
- Temba Bavuma (C)
- Matthew Breetzke
- Ryan Rickelton
- David Miller
- Marco Jansen
- Corbin Bosch
- Gerald Coetzee
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Keshav Maharaj
Australia
- Mitchell Marsh (C)
- Travis Head
- Cooper Connolly
- Matt Renshaw
- Cameron Green
- Jack Edwards
- Alex Carey (WK)
- Mitchell Starc
- Nathan Ellis
- Adam Zampa
- Josh Hazlewood
Josh Inglis will miss the remainder of the ODI series after suffering a fractured right index finger in the opening match. Alex Carey is therefore expected to take the wicketkeeping duties. (icc-cricket.com)
SA vs AUS: Probable best performers
Probable best batter: Matthew Breetzke
Matthew Breetzke will be one of the key batters to watch after his outstanding performance in the first ODI. He scored 112 in Durban and played a major role in South Africa posting a competitive total.
With the Wanderers offering good pace and bounce, Breetzke could again have the conditions to play attacking cricket at the top of the order.
Probable best bowler: Nathan Ellis
Nathan Ellis was one of Australia’s better performers with the ball in the opening ODI, finishing with figures of 3/57. His variations and ability to change his pace could prove useful at the Wanderers, particularly against South Africa’s aggressive batting lineup.
SA vs AUS: Match prediction
South Africa have the advantage of leading the series and will also play in familiar home conditions. Their batting unit showed greater consistency in the opening match, while Breetzke’s century provided the foundation for their victory.
Australia have enough quality to respond, particularly with Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa leading the bowling attack. However, they need a stronger batting performance after failing to chase down South Africa’s total in Durban.
The Wanderers could produce another high-scoring contest, with the pace and bounce giving both teams opportunities.
South Africa will have the edge heading into the second ODI and will look to secure the series with another victory in Johannesburg.
