Watch South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test live streams
South Africa welcome Australia to St George's Park, Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) for the 2nd Test of this three-match series. The first series between the sides in South Africa since the infamous 2018 Sandpapergate incident, it kicked off at Kingsmead in Durban, where the visitors claimed a convincing 214-run victory. Matt Renshaw was named Player of the Match for his 190 and 82.
The Proteas will now look to bounce back. They are the defending World Test Championship winners, but Australia currently sit ahead of them in the 2025-27 cycle’s standings. South Africa have also gone unbeaten across their last seven Test series, the most recent being a memorable 2-0 triumph over India in India. They’ve enforced the follow-on and now need 6 wickets on the final day to seal a remarkable comeback win.
Follow our guide below for where to watch South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test live streams online and on TV wherever you are.
- South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test: October 18-22
- FREE: SABC 3 (South Africa)
- US: Willow TV
- UK: Sky Sports
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Can I watch South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test for free?
Yes, in South Africa the South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test will be shown for free on SABC 3.
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How to watch South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test live streams in the US
In the US, dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV is the place to watch South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test.
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How to watch South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test live streams in the UK
The South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test is being shown on Sky Sports with full coverage on the Cricket channel.
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How to watch South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test live streams in India
In India, the South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test is available to watch on the FanCode app and website.
Monthly prices start from just ₹199, but you can also get a standalone pass (₹39) for a match pass for the 1st Test.
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How to watch South Africa vs Australia live streams in Australia
In Australia, the South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test is available to watch on Fox Cricket via Foxtel, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports.
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How to watch South Africa vs Australia live streams in South Africa
The South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test is being shown on Supersport and SABC 3 in South Africa.
You'll need to get a DStv access package to watch Supersport coverage of the three-match series, with prices starting at Rs399/month for the streaming version.
As we've mentioned above, SABC 3 coverage is free.
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South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test: Day 5 Preview
Australia and South Africa meet for the second Test with the visitors leading the three-match series 1-0. Rain disrupted the first two days, but South Africa turned the tide on Day 3, with Temba Bavuma’s 179, Marco Jansen’s 85, and Simon Harmer’s 82 helping the hosts declare on 425-9. They then bowled Australia out for just 99, with Jansen claiming a five-wicket haul. After enforcing the follow-on, the Proteas need just six wickets on the final day to seal a remarkable comeback win.
Bavuma dragged South Africa out of trouble after they slumped to 110-6 on Day 3. He shared a 132-run partnership with Marco Jansen, before Simon Harmer helped extend the hosts’ total through a record eighth-wicket stand of 183 with Bavuma.
Australia, meanwhile, are fighting to save the Test, sitting at 156-4 in their second innings with opener Travis Head unbeaten on 87. Steve Smith is yet to bat after experiencing neck discomfort, leaving further pressure on an already struggling batting order. The only significant partnership so far has been the 92-run stand between Head and Marnus Labuschagne, who threw away a promising start on 39 with a rash lofted shot. His dismissal is likely to attract scrutiny ahead of the third Test.
Australia won the first Test rather comfortably after Matt Renshaw’s statement 190 helped them recover from 124-6 to post 390 in the first innings. South Africa fell 106 runs short in reply before Australia piled on the runs in the second innings to set a daunting target of 421. The hosts eventually lost by 214 runs, with Josh Hazlewood picking up a six-fer in the second innings.
The Proteas have made changes in the second Test, bringing in-form batter Matthew Breetzke for Tristan Stubbs after his century against Australia in the ODI series. Ryan Rickelton has taken over wicketkeeping duties from Kyle Verreynne, while Kagiso Rabada has replaced Maharaj. Opener Marques Ackerman is making his debut as well.
South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test playing XI's
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, and Anrich Nortje
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Nic Maddinson, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Matthew Renshaw, Alex Carey, Beau Webster, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Scott Boland
What time does the 2nd South Africa vs Australia Test start?
The second Test between South Africa and Australia at St George's Park, Gqeberha, starts at 8:30am BST / 3:30am ET / 6:30pm AEDT every day from Sunday, October 18 to Thursday, October 22.
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