Australia Wins Toss, Elects to Field Against South Africa in Second Test
The second Test match between Australia and South Africa has seen Australia win the toss and opt to bowl first, with the start of play delayed.
The second Test match in the Men's International Test Series between South Africa and Australia is set to begin, with Australia having won the toss and elected to field. The match, scheduled from Sunday, October 18, to Thursday, October 22, 2026, will take place at Dafabet St George's Park in Gqeberha.
The starting lineups for both teams have been announced. South Africa's XI includes Aiden Markram, Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Captain Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke, Wicket Keeper Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, and Anrich Nortje.
Australia's team features Travis Head, Nic Maddinson, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Matt Renshaw, Wicket Keeper Alex Carey, Beau Webster, Captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, and Josh Hazlewood.
The match was scheduled to start at 09:00 UK time, but the start has been delayed. The umpires for the match are Chris Gaffaney and Richard Illingworth, with Richard Kettleborough and Javagal Srinath serving as the third and fourth umpires, respectively. Arno Jacobs is the match referee.