South Africa vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Match, 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
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Player of the match
Temba Bavuma,
South Africa
Player of the Series
Marco Jansen,
South Africa
Kagiso Rabada to Nic Maddinson, Four, Kagiso Rabada lands one back of a length on the stumps. Nic Maddinson gets it away cleanly to pick up four runs.
Kagiso Rabada to Nic Maddinson, Four, Kagiso Rabada pitches this on a good length around off stump. Nic Maddinson gets on top of the bounce and sends it away for four.
Nic Maddinson c RD Rickelton b K Rabada 8 (10) Kagiso Rabada to Nic Maddinson, no run, c RD Rickelton b K Rabada, Kagiso Rabada hits a back of a length on the stumps. Nic Maddinson is dismissed, unable to add to the total as South Africa break through again. Australia slip to eight for one.
Wiaan Mulder to Marnus Labuschagne, Four, Full length on the stumps from Mulder. Marnus Labuschagne meets it cleanly and sends the ball away to the fence for four.
Wiaan Mulder to Marnus Labuschagne, Four, Wiaan Mulder lands this on a good length around off stump. Marnus Labuschagne sends it away to find the boundary for four.
Wiaan Mulder to Travis Head, Four, Wiaan Mulder lands this back of a length outside off stump. Travis Head latches on and sends it racing away to the boundary ropes for four.
Kagiso Rabada to Travis Head, Four, Kagiso Rabada pitches this full outside off stump. Travis Head drives it cleanly through the gap to collect four runs.
Simon Harmer to Travis Head, Four, Simon Harmer lands it on a good length on the stumps. Travis Head works it away cleanly to send it across the rope for four.
Wiaan Mulder to Marnus Labuschagne, Four, Wiaan Mulder drops it in back of a length on the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne finds the fence for four. That also brings up the fifty-run stand.
Wiaan Mulder to Travis Head, Four, Full length outside off stump from Wiaan Mulder. Travis Head leans forward into a firm drive, sending it away for four.
Simon Harmer to Travis Head, Four, Simon Harmer serves a full length delivery well wide outside off stump. Travis Head reaches out and sends it away for four.
Simon Harmer to Marnus Labuschagne, Four, Harmer serves this up on a full length outside off stump. Marnus Labuschagne finds the fence to collect four runs.
Marnus Labuschagne c M Jansen b SR Harmer 39 (98) Simon Harmer to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, c M Jansen b SR Harmer, OUT! Simon Harmer strikes with off spin pitched on a good length on the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease looking to slog sweep, but miscues it straight to Marco Jansen. He departs for thirty-nine off ninety-eight balls.
Simon Harmer to Travis Head, Four, Simon Harmer bowls this on a good length around off stump. Travis Head latches on and finds the fence for four.
Kagiso Rabada to Matt Renshaw, Four, Kagiso Rabada delivers this back of a length on the stumps. Matt Renshaw puts it away cleanly to find the boundary for four.
Simon Harmer to Matt Renshaw, Four, Simon Harmer lands it on a good length on the stumps. Matt Renshaw meets it cleanly and sends it away for four.
Matt Renshaw b K Rabada 11 (23) Kagiso Rabada to Matt Renshaw, no run, b K Rabada, Good length delivery around off stump from Kagiso Rabada, and the batter defends solidly for no run.
Aiden Markram to Travis Head, Four, Aiden Markram bowls a full-length off-spinner down toward leg stump. Travis Head leans forward into a cut and sends it away for four.
Wiaan Mulder to Travis Head, Four, Wiaan Mulder lands this on a good length around leg stump. Travis Head puts it away cleanly, beating the infield to pick up four runs.
Wiaan Mulder to Travis Head, Four, Mulder lands this on a good length around off stump. Travis Head meets it firmly to send the ball away for four.
Beau Webster lbw b SR Harmer 8 (33) Simon Harmer to Beau Webster, no run, lbw b SR Harmer, Simon Harmer lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run.
Kagiso Rabada to Travis Head, Four, Kagiso Rabada lands this on a good length around the stumps. Travis Head attacks the line and sends it away to pick up four runs.
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Boland, Four, Rabada lands this on a good length around the stumps. Scott Boland meets it cleanly to send the ball away for four.
Marco Jansen to Travis Head, Four, Marco Jansen hits a good length on the stumps. Travis Head leans forward to defend, and the ball runs away for four.
Marco Jansen to Travis Head, Four, Marco Jansen pitches it full on the stumps. Travis Head presses forward and clips it with a clean flick to send the ball away for four.
Kagiso Rabada to Travis Head, Four, Rabada lands it on a good length around the stumps. Travis Head leans forward into the stroke and beats the field for four.
Kagiso Rabada to Travis Head, Four, Kagiso Rabada lands this on a good length around the stumps. Travis Head works it away cleanly, beating the infield to pick up four.
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Boland, Four, Kagiso Rabada pitches on a good length right on the stumps. Scott Boland connects cleanly and sends it away for four.
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Boland, Four, Kagiso Rabada pitches it back of a length on the stumps. Scott Boland gets bat on it and sends it away for four.
Wiaan Mulder to Travis Head, Four, Wiaan Mulder bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Travis Head sends it away to find the boundary for four runs.
Travis Head b PWA Mulder 121 (190) Wiaan Mulder to Travis Head, no run, b PWA Mulder, Good length delivery on the stumps from Wiaan Mulder, defended safely back by the batter.
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Boland, Four, Rabada bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Scott Boland gets forward and sends it away for four runs.
Steven Smith c MP Breetzke b K Rabada 3 (20) Kagiso Rabada to Steven Smith, no run, c MP Breetzke b K Rabada, Rabada hits a back of a length outside the off stump, and the batter lets it pass safely.
Marco Jansen to Scott Boland, Four, Simon Harmer lands it on a good length on the stumps. Scott Boland gets bat on ball to send it away for four.
Marco Jansen to Scott Boland, Four, Simon Harmer lands it on a good length on the stumps. Scott Boland works it away cleanly, beating the infield to pick up four runs.
Simon Harmer to Alex Carey, Four, Harmer floats a full delivery straight on the stumps. Alex Carey leans forward into the stroke and beats the field for four.
Scott Boland b PWA Mulder 40 (166) Wiaan Mulder to Scott Boland, no run, b PWA Mulder, Wiaan Mulder lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward to make the block.
Simon Harmer to Pat Cummins, Four, Full length on the stumps from Simon Harmer. Pat Cummins puts it away, finding the ropes for four.
Pat Cummins b PWA Mulder 4 (8) Wiaan Mulder to Pat Cummins, no run, b PWA Mulder, Wiaan Mulder lands this on a good length targeting the stumps. The batter presses forward to defend.
Wiaan Mulder to Mitchell Starc, Four, Wiaan Mulder lands this on a good length around off stump. Mitchell Starc meets it cleanly to pick up four.
Simon Harmer to Alex Carey, Four, Simon Harmer pitches this one full and straight at the stumps. Alex Carey meets it cleanly, sending the ball away to collect four runs.
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.
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 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.
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.
Kagiso Rabada to Nic Maddinson, Four, Kagiso Rabada lands one back of a length on the stumps. Nic Maddinson gets it away cleanly to pick up four runs.
Kagiso Rabada to Nic Maddinson, Four, Kagiso Rabada pitches this on a good length around off stump. Nic Maddinson gets on top of the bounce and sends it away for four.
Nic Maddinson c RD Rickelton b K Rabada 8 (10) Kagiso Rabada to Nic Maddinson, no run, c RD Rickelton b K Rabada, Kagiso Rabada hits a back of a length on the stumps. Nic Maddinson is dismissed, unable to add to the total as South Africa break through again. Australia slip to eight for one.
Wiaan Mulder to Marnus Labuschagne, Four, Full length on the stumps from Mulder. Marnus Labuschagne meets it cleanly and sends the ball away to the fence for four.
Wiaan Mulder to Marnus Labuschagne, Four, Wiaan Mulder lands this on a good length around off stump. Marnus Labuschagne sends it away to find the boundary for four.
Wiaan Mulder to Travis Head, Four, Wiaan Mulder lands this back of a length outside off stump. Travis Head latches on and sends it racing away to the boundary ropes for four.
Kagiso Rabada to Travis Head, Four, Kagiso Rabada pitches this full outside off stump. Travis Head drives it cleanly through the gap to collect four runs.
Simon Harmer to Travis Head, Four, Simon Harmer lands it on a good length on the stumps. Travis Head works it away cleanly to send it across the rope for four.
Wiaan Mulder to Marnus Labuschagne, Four, Wiaan Mulder drops it in back of a length on the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne finds the fence for four. That also brings up the fifty-run stand.
Wiaan Mulder to Travis Head, Four, Full length outside off stump from Wiaan Mulder. Travis Head leans forward into a firm drive, sending it away for four.
Simon Harmer to Travis Head, Four, Simon Harmer serves a full length delivery well wide outside off stump. Travis Head reaches out and sends it away for four.
Simon Harmer to Marnus Labuschagne, Four, Harmer serves this up on a full length outside off stump. Marnus Labuschagne finds the fence to collect four runs.
Marnus Labuschagne c M Jansen b SR Harmer 39 (98) Simon Harmer to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, c M Jansen b SR Harmer, OUT! Simon Harmer strikes with off spin pitched on a good length on the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease looking to slog sweep, but miscues it straight to Marco Jansen. He departs for thirty-nine off ninety-eight balls.
Simon Harmer to Travis Head, Four, Simon Harmer bowls this on a good length around off stump. Travis Head latches on and finds the fence for four.
Kagiso Rabada to Matt Renshaw, Four, Kagiso Rabada delivers this back of a length on the stumps. Matt Renshaw puts it away cleanly to find the boundary for four.
Simon Harmer to Matt Renshaw, Four, Simon Harmer lands it on a good length on the stumps. Matt Renshaw meets it cleanly and sends it away for four.
Matt Renshaw b K Rabada 11 (23) Kagiso Rabada to Matt Renshaw, no run, b K Rabada, Good length delivery around off stump from Kagiso Rabada, and the batter defends solidly for no run.
Aiden Markram to Travis Head, Four, Aiden Markram bowls a full-length off-spinner down toward leg stump. Travis Head leans forward into a cut and sends it away for four.
Wiaan Mulder to Travis Head, Four, Wiaan Mulder lands this on a good length around leg stump. Travis Head puts it away cleanly, beating the infield to pick up four runs.
Wiaan Mulder to Travis Head, Four, Mulder lands this on a good length around off stump. Travis Head meets it firmly to send the ball away for four.
Beau Webster lbw b SR Harmer 8 (33) Simon Harmer to Beau Webster, no run, lbw b SR Harmer, Simon Harmer lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run.
Kagiso Rabada to Travis Head, Four, Kagiso Rabada lands this on a good length around the stumps. Travis Head attacks the line and sends it away to pick up four runs.
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Boland, Four, Rabada lands this on a good length around the stumps. Scott Boland meets it cleanly to send the ball away for four.
Marco Jansen to Travis Head, Four, Marco Jansen hits a good length on the stumps. Travis Head leans forward to defend, and the ball runs away for four.
Marco Jansen to Travis Head, Four, Marco Jansen pitches it full on the stumps. Travis Head presses forward and clips it with a clean flick to send the ball away for four.
Kagiso Rabada to Travis Head, Four, Rabada lands it on a good length around the stumps. Travis Head leans forward into the stroke and beats the field for four.
Kagiso Rabada to Travis Head, Four, Kagiso Rabada lands this on a good length around the stumps. Travis Head works it away cleanly, beating the infield to pick up four.
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Boland, Four, Kagiso Rabada pitches on a good length right on the stumps. Scott Boland connects cleanly and sends it away for four.
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Boland, Four, Kagiso Rabada pitches it back of a length on the stumps. Scott Boland gets bat on it and sends it away for four.
Wiaan Mulder to Travis Head, Four, Wiaan Mulder bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Travis Head sends it away to find the boundary for four runs.
Travis Head b PWA Mulder 121 (190) Wiaan Mulder to Travis Head, no run, b PWA Mulder, Good length delivery on the stumps from Wiaan Mulder, defended safely back by the batter.
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Boland, Four, Rabada bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Scott Boland gets forward and sends it away for four runs.
Steven Smith c MP Breetzke b K Rabada 3 (20) Kagiso Rabada to Steven Smith, no run, c MP Breetzke b K Rabada, Rabada hits a back of a length outside the off stump, and the batter lets it pass safely.
Marco Jansen to Scott Boland, Four, Simon Harmer lands it on a good length on the stumps. Scott Boland gets bat on ball to send it away for four.
Marco Jansen to Scott Boland, Four, Simon Harmer lands it on a good length on the stumps. Scott Boland works it away cleanly, beating the infield to pick up four runs.
Simon Harmer to Alex Carey, Four, Harmer floats a full delivery straight on the stumps. Alex Carey leans forward into the stroke and beats the field for four.
Scott Boland b PWA Mulder 40 (166) Wiaan Mulder to Scott Boland, no run, b PWA Mulder, Wiaan Mulder lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward to make the block.
Simon Harmer to Pat Cummins, Four, Full length on the stumps from Simon Harmer. Pat Cummins puts it away, finding the ropes for four.
Pat Cummins b PWA Mulder 4 (8) Wiaan Mulder to Pat Cummins, no run, b PWA Mulder, Wiaan Mulder lands this on a good length targeting the stumps. The batter presses forward to defend.
Wiaan Mulder to Mitchell Starc, Four, Wiaan Mulder lands this on a good length around off stump. Mitchell Starc meets it cleanly to pick up four.
Simon Harmer to Alex Carey, Four, Simon Harmer pitches this one full and straight at the stumps. Alex Carey meets it cleanly, sending the ball away to collect four runs.
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.
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 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.
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.
Kagiso Rabada to Nic Maddinson, Four, Kagiso Rabada lands one back of a length on the stumps. Nic Maddinson gets it away cleanly to pick up four runs.
Kagiso Rabada to Nic Maddinson, Four, Kagiso Rabada pitches this on a good length around off stump. Nic Maddinson gets on top of the bounce and sends it away for four.
Nic Maddinson c RD Rickelton b K Rabada 8 (10) Kagiso Rabada to Nic Maddinson, no run, c RD Rickelton b K Rabada, Kagiso Rabada hits a back of a length on the stumps. Nic Maddinson is dismissed, unable to add to the total as South Africa break through again. Australia slip to eight for one.
Wiaan Mulder to Marnus Labuschagne, Four, Full length on the stumps from Mulder. Marnus Labuschagne meets it cleanly and sends the ball away to the fence for four.
Wiaan Mulder to Marnus Labuschagne, Four, Wiaan Mulder lands this on a good length around off stump. Marnus Labuschagne sends it away to find the boundary for four.
Wiaan Mulder to Travis Head, Four, Wiaan Mulder lands this back of a length outside off stump. Travis Head latches on and sends it racing away to the boundary ropes for four.
Kagiso Rabada to Travis Head, Four, Kagiso Rabada pitches this full outside off stump. Travis Head drives it cleanly through the gap to collect four runs.
Simon Harmer to Travis Head, Four, Simon Harmer lands it on a good length on the stumps. Travis Head works it away cleanly to send it across the rope for four.
Wiaan Mulder to Marnus Labuschagne, Four, Wiaan Mulder drops it in back of a length on the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne finds the fence for four. That also brings up the fifty-run stand.
Wiaan Mulder to Travis Head, Four, Full length outside off stump from Wiaan Mulder. Travis Head leans forward into a firm drive, sending it away for four.
Simon Harmer to Travis Head, Four, Simon Harmer serves a full length delivery well wide outside off stump. Travis Head reaches out and sends it away for four.
Simon Harmer to Marnus Labuschagne, Four, Harmer serves this up on a full length outside off stump. Marnus Labuschagne finds the fence to collect four runs.
Marnus Labuschagne c M Jansen b SR Harmer 39 (98) Simon Harmer to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, c M Jansen b SR Harmer, OUT! Simon Harmer strikes with off spin pitched on a good length on the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease looking to slog sweep, but miscues it straight to Marco Jansen. He departs for thirty-nine off ninety-eight balls.
Simon Harmer to Travis Head, Four, Simon Harmer bowls this on a good length around off stump. Travis Head latches on and finds the fence for four.
Kagiso Rabada to Matt Renshaw, Four, Kagiso Rabada delivers this back of a length on the stumps. Matt Renshaw puts it away cleanly to find the boundary for four.
Simon Harmer to Matt Renshaw, Four, Simon Harmer lands it on a good length on the stumps. Matt Renshaw meets it cleanly and sends it away for four.
Matt Renshaw b K Rabada 11 (23) Kagiso Rabada to Matt Renshaw, no run, b K Rabada, Good length delivery around off stump from Kagiso Rabada, and the batter defends solidly for no run.
Aiden Markram to Travis Head, Four, Aiden Markram bowls a full-length off-spinner down toward leg stump. Travis Head leans forward into a cut and sends it away for four.
Wiaan Mulder to Travis Head, Four, Wiaan Mulder lands this on a good length around leg stump. Travis Head puts it away cleanly, beating the infield to pick up four runs.
Wiaan Mulder to Travis Head, Four, Mulder lands this on a good length around off stump. Travis Head meets it firmly to send the ball away for four.
Beau Webster lbw b SR Harmer 8 (33) Simon Harmer to Beau Webster, no run, lbw b SR Harmer, Simon Harmer lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run.
Kagiso Rabada to Travis Head, Four, Kagiso Rabada lands this on a good length around the stumps. Travis Head attacks the line and sends it away to pick up four runs.
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Boland, Four, Rabada lands this on a good length around the stumps. Scott Boland meets it cleanly to send the ball away for four.
Marco Jansen to Travis Head, Four, Marco Jansen hits a good length on the stumps. Travis Head leans forward to defend, and the ball runs away for four.
Marco Jansen to Travis Head, Four, Marco Jansen pitches it full on the stumps. Travis Head presses forward and clips it with a clean flick to send the ball away for four.
Kagiso Rabada to Travis Head, Four, Rabada lands it on a good length around the stumps. Travis Head leans forward into the stroke and beats the field for four.
Kagiso Rabada to Travis Head, Four, Kagiso Rabada lands this on a good length around the stumps. Travis Head works it away cleanly, beating the infield to pick up four.
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Boland, Four, Kagiso Rabada pitches on a good length right on the stumps. Scott Boland connects cleanly and sends it away for four.
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Boland, Four, Kagiso Rabada pitches it back of a length on the stumps. Scott Boland gets bat on it and sends it away for four.
Wiaan Mulder to Travis Head, Four, Wiaan Mulder bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Travis Head sends it away to find the boundary for four runs.
Travis Head b PWA Mulder 121 (190) Wiaan Mulder to Travis Head, no run, b PWA Mulder, Good length delivery on the stumps from Wiaan Mulder, defended safely back by the batter.
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Boland, Four, Rabada bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Scott Boland gets forward and sends it away for four runs.
Steven Smith c MP Breetzke b K Rabada 3 (20) Kagiso Rabada to Steven Smith, no run, c MP Breetzke b K Rabada, Rabada hits a back of a length outside the off stump, and the batter lets it pass safely.
Marco Jansen to Scott Boland, Four, Simon Harmer lands it on a good length on the stumps. Scott Boland gets bat on ball to send it away for four.
Marco Jansen to Scott Boland, Four, Simon Harmer lands it on a good length on the stumps. Scott Boland works it away cleanly, beating the infield to pick up four runs.
Simon Harmer to Alex Carey, Four, Harmer floats a full delivery straight on the stumps. Alex Carey leans forward into the stroke and beats the field for four.
Scott Boland b PWA Mulder 40 (166) Wiaan Mulder to Scott Boland, no run, b PWA Mulder, Wiaan Mulder lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward to make the block.
Simon Harmer to Pat Cummins, Four, Full length on the stumps from Simon Harmer. Pat Cummins puts it away, finding the ropes for four.
Pat Cummins b PWA Mulder 4 (8) Wiaan Mulder to Pat Cummins, no run, b PWA Mulder, Wiaan Mulder lands this on a good length targeting the stumps. The batter presses forward to defend.
Wiaan Mulder to Mitchell Starc, Four, Wiaan Mulder lands this on a good length around off stump. Mitchell Starc meets it cleanly to pick up four.
Simon Harmer to Alex Carey, Four, Simon Harmer pitches this one full and straight at the stumps. Alex Carey meets it cleanly, sending the ball away to collect four runs.
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.
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 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.
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.