Where to watch South Africa vs. Australia live stream, TV channel, start time and lineups for 2nd Test in Gqeberha

October 18, 2026 3 Min Read

South Africa will aim to make amends against Australia in the second Test in Gqeberha, following their 214-run loss in Durban.

Matt Renshaw was outstanding in the three-Test series opener with scores of 190 and 82, and Josh Hazlewood took six wickets for 49 runs as Australia dismissed the hosts for 206 in their chase of 421 runs.

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The Proteas will be seeking a draw to level the three-Test series, and Kagiso Rabada is likely to be available after being sidelined due to injury in the first Test. Australia will be looking to clinch the series and claim another win.

The Test will also have significant implications for the upcoming WTC 2025-27 final race. Australia leads the race with a points percentage of 81.82%. Defending champions South Africa are third, behind New Zealand, with a points percentage of 60%.

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South Africa vs. Australia 2nd Test live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch South Africa vs. Australia 2nd Test live in India:

TV channel: Eurosport TV Network

In India, the Eurosport TV Network will telecast the series, with live streaming available through FanCode app and website.

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What time does South Africa vs. Australia 2nd Test start?

The second Test between South Africa and Australia will be played at St George’s Park in Gqeberha, South Africa.

Play is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. local time (SAST), which translates to 1:30 p.m. IST on Sunday, October 18, for viewers in India.

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South Africa vs. Australia 2nd Test team news, lineups

South Africa are set to bring back Kagiso Rabada after his hamstring injury, while Matthew Breetzke is in line to replace Tristan Stubbs. Ryan Rickelton could take over wicketkeeping duties from Kyle Verreynne.

South Africa confirmed XI: Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, David Bedingham, Temba Bavuma (c), Marques Ackerman, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee.

Australia are likely to retain their winning XI, with Cameron Green doubtful with an abdominal injury and Josh Inglis recovering from a fractured finger. Matt Renshaw should keep his place after his match-winning performance, while Scott Boland could come into contention if Australia rotate their pace attack.

Australia predicted XI: Nic Maddinson, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Matthew Renshaw, Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

South Africa vs. Australia Test schedule

Here’s the schedule for the three-match Test series between South Africa and Australia:

Match	Dates	Venue	Time (IST)/Result
1st Test	Oct. 9-13	Durban	AUS won by 214 runs
2nd Test	Oct. 18-22	Gqeberha	1:30 p.m.
3rd Test	Oct. 27-31	Cape Town	2:00 p.m.