South Africa vs Australia Live Score and Commentary, 2nd Match, AUS vs SA, 18 October, 2026
COMPLETED / 2nd Match / St George's Park
425/9 (127.1 ov)
99/10 (42.3 ov) & 295/10 (107.1 ov)
South Africa won by an inning and 31 runs
Recent
Player of the match
Temba Bavuma,
South Africa
Player of the Series
Marco Jansen,
South Africa
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Alex Carey | 37 | 69 | 4 | 0 | 53.62 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Marco Jansen | 17.1 | 3 | 34 | 1 | 1.98 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 23 | 3 | 77 | 4 | 3.35 |
South Africa won by an inning and 31 runs
South Africa vs Australia, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (SA won by 176 runs) | 3rd Match | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Australia (SA won by an inning and 31 runs) | 2nd Match | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Australia (AUS won by 214 runs) | 1st Match | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Australia (AUS won by 45 runs (DLS Method)) | 3rd Match | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Australia (SA won by 32 runs) | 2nd Match | 27 Sep 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (SA won by 176 runs) | 3rd Match | 27 Oct 2026 |
| South Africa (SA won by an inning and 31 runs) | 2nd Match | 18 Oct 2026 |
| South Africa (AUS won by 214 runs) | 1st Match | 9 Oct 2026 |
| South Africa (AUS won by 45 runs (DLS Method)) | 3rd Match | 30 Sep 2026 |
| South Africa (SA won by 32 runs) | 2nd Match | 27 Sep 2026 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 5 run (2.2 ov): Josh Hazlewood: 0 (2), Alex Carey: 5 (12)
- Last Bat: Josh Hazlewood 0(2) - c A Markram b M Jansen Marco Jansen
- Fall of Wickets: 8 - 1 Nic Maddinson, 100 - 2 Marnus Labuschagne, 123 - 3 Matt Renshaw, 150 - 4 Beau Webster, 209 - 5 Travis Head, 225 - 6 Steven Smith, 256 - 7 Scott Boland, 262 - 8 Pat Cummins, 290 - 9 Mitchell Starc, 295 - 10 Josh Hazlewood
- Reviews Remaining: Australia - 3 of 3, South Africa - 2 of 3
- Toss: Australia elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: 2nd Match
- Series: Australia vs South Africa
- Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Time: 01:30 PM
- Venue: St George's Park
- City: Port Elizabeth
- Umpires: Chris Gaffaney(New Zealand), Richard Illingworth(England), Richard Kettleborough(England, TV)
- Referee: Javagal Srinath(India)
Wiaan Mulder to Mitchell Starc, no run, Wiaan Mulder hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely to end the over.
End of over 103 (1 runs)
Simon Harmer to Alex Carey, no run, Simon Harmer lands an off-break on a good length in line with the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and fails to make contact.
Simon Harmer to Alex Carey, Four, Full length from Simon Harmer right on the stumps. Alex Carey leans forward into the stroke and drives it away for four.
Simon Harmer to Alex Carey, no run, Simon Harmer lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
Simon Harmer to Alex Carey, no run, Simon Harmer pitches this one full and straight on the stumps. The batter keeps it out safely for no run.
Simon Harmer to Alex Carey, 2 runs, Simon Harmer serves a full-length ball on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push it away for two.
Simon Harmer to Alex Carey, no run, Simon Harmer lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
End of over 104 (6 runs)
Kagiso Rabada to Mitchell Starc, no run, Kagiso Rabada starts the over cleanly, and the batter defends safely for no run.
Kagiso Rabada to Mitchell Starc, no run, Rabada lands it on a good length outside off, and the batter lets it go through.
Kagiso Rabada to Mitchell Starc, no run, Kagiso Rabada hits a good length on off stump. The batter defends, unable to take a run.
Kagiso Rabada to Mitchell Starc, no run, Kagiso Rabada lands this on a good length around leg stump. The batter presses forward to defend.
Mitchell Starc b K Rabada 11 (28) Kagiso Rabada to Mitchell Starc, no run, b K Rabada, Kagiso Rabada lands a good-length ball targeting the stumps. The batter defends it away for no run.
Kagiso Rabada to Josh Hazlewood, no run, Kagiso Rabada lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, and no run is taken.
End of over 105 (0 runs)
Marco Jansen to Alex Carey, no run, Marco Jansen lands it on a good length around off stump. He strides forward to defend solidly.
Marco Jansen to Alex Carey, no run, Marco Jansen lands this back of a length outside the off stump, and the batter lets it pass safely.
Marco Jansen to Alex Carey, no run, Marco Jansen pitches this back of a length outside off stump, and the batter lets it go through.
Marco Jansen to Alex Carey, no run, Marco Jansen pitches it full on off stump, and the batter defends solidly for no run.
Marco Jansen to Alex Carey, no run, Marco Jansen lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it away for no run.
Marco Jansen to Alex Carey, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump by Marco Jansen, and nudged away to cross for one.
End of over 106 (1 runs)
Kagiso Rabada to Alex Carey, no run, Kagiso Rabada pitches it on a full length outside off stump. The batter lets it pass through without offering a stroke.
Kagiso Rabada to Alex Carey, no run, Kagiso Rabada hits a good length on the stumps, and no run is taken.
Kagiso Rabada to Alex Carey, no run, Rabada lands a good length delivery on off stump. No run.
Kagiso Rabada to Alex Carey, no run, Kagiso Rabada lands this on a good length in the channel around off stump. The batter defends, producing no run.
Kagiso Rabada to Alex Carey, no run, Kagiso Rabada pitches it full on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly. No run taken.
Kagiso Rabada to Alex Carey, Four, Kagiso Rabada lands this on a good length around off stump. Alex Carey finds the boundary with a solid stroke to take four runs.
End of over 107 (4 runs)
Josh Hazlewood c A Markram b M Jansen 0 (2) Marco Jansen to Josh Hazlewood, no run, c A Markram b M Jansen, OUT! Marco Jansen breaks through on off stump with a back of a length delivery. Josh Hazlewood goes back to cut, but sends a catch straight to Aiden Markram, departing for a two-ball duck. That brings the innings to a close.