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The Aussies are fresh off a 3-0 whitewash of Zimbabwe, with Pat Cummins returning as the skipper
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The first match will be played at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban.
Australia are all set to continue their winning streak against the Proteas
South Africa host the current World Champions for a three-match ODI series beginning Thursday. It’ll be the opening leg of a longer tour that also includes three tests forming part of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle.
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The white-ball leg is being played across Durban, Johannesburg and Potchefstroom, with Australia’s full-strength squad including the returns of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc after their rest during the earlier Zimbabwe leg of the tour.
Meanwhile, South Africa arrives on the back of a 3-0 sweep of Namibia, returning home after a lengthy 20-match away stretch in ODI cricket. The Aussies head into the series fresh off a 3-0 series win over Zimbabwe.
Temba Bavuma leads the hosts, with the series expected to be shaped by individual battles, including Travis Head against Marco Jansen and Matthew Breetzke against Adam Zampa.
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Where to watch South Africa vs Australia ODIs in India
TV channel: Eurosport
Live streaming: JioHotstar, FanCode
Fans in India can watch the series live on Eurosport, as Star Sports Network has given the TV rights for this series to the channel. Meanwhile, digital coverage will be available through both the FanCode app and websites.
Where to watch South Africa vs Australia ODIs in Australia
TV channel: Fox Cricket
Live streaming: You Sports
Australian viewers can follow every match on Fox Cricket, with Kayo Sports providing the streaming option. There is no free-to-air coverage for this series, so a Foxtel or Kayo subscription is required.
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Where to watch South Africa vs Australia ODIs in South Africa
TV channel: SABC 3
Live streaming: SABC+
Fans in South Africa can catch all three ODIs on SABC 3, with streaming available through the SABC+ app and website for those without access to traditional satellite television.
South Africa vs Australia ODI series TV channels and live streaming worldwide
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Country / Region |
TV channel |
Live streaming |
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South Africa |
SABC 3, SuperSport Cricket |
DStv Stream, SABC+ |
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Australia |
Fox Cricket |
You Sports |
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India |
Star Sports Network/Eurosport |
JioHotstar, FanCode |
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Central and Sub-Saharan Africa |
SuperSport Variety / SuperSport Cricket |
DStv stream |
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United Kingdom |
Sky Sports Cricket |
Sky Go, NOW |
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USA & Canada |
Not available |
Prime Video (via the Willow TV add-on) |
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Pakistan |
Not available |
Didn’t find it |
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Bangladesh |
Not available |
Didn’t find it |
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Caribbean |
Not confirmed at this time |
Not confirmed at this time |
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UAE |
Not confirmed at this time |
Not confirmed at this time |
South Africa vs Australia ODI series start time worldwide
The first two ODIs share the same morning slot in South Africa, while the third match moves to a day-night format to close out the series.
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South Africa vs Australia ODI series start time worldwide
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Country / Region |
1st & 2nd ODI |
3rd ODI (D/N) |
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South Africa (SAST) |
10:00 AM |
1:30 PM |
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Australia (AEST) |
6:00 PM |
9:30 PM |
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India (IST) |
1:30 PM |
5:00 PM |
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United Kingdom (BST) |
9:00 AM |
12:30 PM |
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USA & Canada (EDT) |
4:00 AM |
7:30 AM |
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Pakistan (PKT) |
1:00 PM |
4:30 PM |
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Bangladesh (BDT) |
2:00 PM |
5:30 PM |
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Caribbean (AST) |
4:00 AM |
7:30 AM |
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UAE (GST) |
12:00 PM |
3:30 PM |
South Africa vs Australia ODI series schedule
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Match |
Date |
Venue |
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1st ODI |
September 24 |
Kingsmead, Durban |
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2nd ODI |
September 27 |
The Wanderers, Johannesburg |
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3rd ODI |
September 30 |
Senwes Park, Potchefstroom |
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