South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Oct 18, 2026: form and head-to-head
| South Africa | 425/9 | 127.1 ov |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 99 | 42.3 ov |
| Australia | 295 | 107.1 ov |
South Africa win by an innings and 31 runs
Result
South Africa win by an innings and 31 runs
What the reporting says
Nathan Ellis is out with a side strain, leaving Australia only four fit fast bowlers.
Josh Hazlewood is expected to be rested for the final ODI.
South Africa have already sealed the series with a game to spare, allowing experimentation in Potchefstroom.
Jack Edwards took his maiden five-wicket haul in the previous match but may be replaced by Ollie Peake.
Cold, wet weather is forecast on the Highveld, with lows of six degrees and possible delay or a reduced match.
Nathan Ellis is out of the third ODI with a side strain, and spinner Joel Davies leaves the tour with a hamstring strain suffered as a substitute fielder.
Facts taken from the stories linked beside them, each from a sentence in the original.
