SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction — 2nd Test Best Team, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

SA vs AUS Match Details — 2nd Test

South Africa is trailing 0-1 following a 214-run defeat in Durban, Temba Bavuma's first loss as Test captain. Matt Renshaw scored 190 and 82, while Josh Hazlewood recorded career-best figures of 6/49 as South Africa fell short of 421. The hosts have made changes. Matthew Breetzke replaces Tristan Stubbs, and Ryan Rickelton takes over the gloves from Kyle Verreynne. Australia are expected to name an unchanged XI, with Cameron Green (abdominal strain) and Josh Inglis (fractured finger) recovering. The match also matters for the WTC race: Australia lead at 81.82%, while South Africa sits third on 60%.

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SA vs AUS Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Australia tour of South Africa 2026
• Match: SA vs AUS (2nd Test)
• Date: 18th–22nd October 2026
• Match Start Time: 01:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: St George's Park, Gqeberha
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: FanCode

SA vs AUS Weather Report — Gqeberha Conditions

• Temperature: 14–20°C
• Rain Chances: 55%
• Humidity: 55% 

Recent Performance – Last 5 Matches

Team SA Form

South Africa Recent Form: L, W, W, W, L

Team AUS Form

Australia  Recent Form: W, W, L, W, L

SA vs AUS Head-to-Head Record — Last 5 Matches 

SA vs AUS — St George's Park Pitch Report

The pitch at St George's Park usually offers a balanced contest, with good pace and bounce early before the surface slows and wears. It has been South Africa's most spin-friendly Test venue since 2020, with spinners taking 40 wickets at 22.77 against pace's 35 at 34.17. This Test is unusual, though.

• Win Batting First: 46%
• Draws: 15%
• Win Bowling First: 39%
• Best Suited For: A surface that starts on the slower side for seam bowlers before settling

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 313

• Average 2nd Innings: 238

• Average 3rd Innings: 217
• Average 4th Innings: 159

SA vs AUS Toss Prediction

Batting first has won slightly more often here, but the forecast storm and damp start make bowling first attractive. Australia are likely to win the toss and field. Both captains said they would wait until Sunday morning to finalise their XIs.

Prediction: Australia to win the toss and opt to bowl first.

SA vs AUS Probable Playing 11 Today

South Africa (SA) Probable 11:

Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram, David Bedingham, Temba Bavuma (c), Marques Ackerman, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje/Simon Harmer

Australia (AUS) Probable 11:

Travis Head, Nic Maddinson, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon/Scott Boland, Josh Hazlewood

SA vs AUS Key Players & Must-Have Dream11 Picks

Best SA Players for Dream11 —  2nd Test     

Best AUS Players for Dream11 —  2nd Test      

SA vs AUS Captain & Vice-Captain Picks — 2nd Test   

• Marco Jansen ©: South Africa's left-arm quick and lower-order all-rounder, who should share the new ball with Rabada. He earns points with both bat and ball, and his bounce suits this surface in cold conditions.
• Matt Renshaw ©: The GL captain choice after scoring 272 runs in Durban (190 and 82). Australia are likely to keep him at the top of the order.
• Travis Head (vc): Aggressive opener who can take the game away early on a seaming surface if he gets set.
• Ryan Rickelton (vc): Confirmed wicketkeeper for South Africa. He fills the WK slot and is a differential vice-captain choice for grand leagues.

SA vs AUS (Free-to-Play) SL Team Suggestion

Dream11 Team: Kyle Verreynne, Steve Smith, Matt Renshaw, Travis Head (VC), David Bedingham, Marnus Labuschagne, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen (C), Wiaan Mulder, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood.

SA vs AUS (Free-to-Play) GL Team Suggestion

Dream11 Team: Ryan Rickelton (VC), Steve Smith, Matt Renshaw (C), Travis Head, David Bedingham, Marnus Labuschagne, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood.

SA vs AUS Dream11 prediction GL SL team

South Africa vs Australia Match Prediction – Who Will Win

Australia appears to be the stronger team. They won the first Test by 214 runs, scoring 390 and 314/6 declared. Renshaw's runs, Hazlewood's career-best figures, and a settled XI help them gain momentum. South Africa is rearranging their batting order following a poor performance in the Durban Test, dropping Stubbs and Verreynne and replacing them with Breetzke and the uncapped Marques Ackerman. They have genuine hope, however. Rabada is back; they have won the previous two Tests against Australia at this venue, and rain on the first two days may disrupt Australia's rhythm. We expect Australia to take a 2-0 lead.

Prediction: Australia (AUS) to win.

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