Watch South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test live streams
South Africa welcome Australia to Newlands in Cape Town for the third and final Test of this three-match series. The first series between the sides in South Africa since the infamous 2018 Sandpapergate incident, it kicked off in Durban, where the visitors claimed a convincing 214-run victory. The Proteas bounced back in Gqeberha, winning by an innings and 31 runs to level the series.
Australia have won 10 of their 14 Tests at Newlands, but South Africa have claimed victory in three of the last four meetings between the sides at the venue. Temba Bavuma’s men are the defending World Test Championship winners and have gone unbeaten in their last seven Test series, most recently a 2-0 triumph over India in India. But Australia currently sit at the top of the 2025-27 WTC standings and have not lost consecutive Tests since 2023.
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- South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test: October 27-31
- Daily Start Time: 8:30am GMT / 10:30am SAST / 7:30pm AEDT
- FREE: SABC 3 (South Africa)
- US: Willow TV
- UK: Sky Sports
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Can I watch South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test for free?
Yes, in South Africa the South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test will be shown for free on SABC 3.
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How to watch South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test live streams in the US
In the US, dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV is the place to watch South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test.
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How to watch South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test live streams in the UK
The South Africa vs Australia 3rd 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 3rd Test live streams in India
In India, the South Africa vs Australia 3rd 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 3rd Test.
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How to watch South Africa vs Australia live streams in Australia
In Australia, the South Africa vs Australia 3rd 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 3rd 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.
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South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test: Day 5 Preview
It's the final day, and both the match and the series are up for grabs. The Proteas go in as favorites given the deteriorating Newlands pitch, while Australia need 288 runs to win. Simon Harmer – and even Aiden Markram – could prove crucial on a surface offering increasing assistance to spin.
Pat Cummins’ decision to bowl initially looked questionable as openers Marques Ackerman and Aiden Markram stitched together a 158-run partnership before falling in consecutive overs to loose shots. Then came a collapse, with South Africa bowled out for 329, including five ducks in the innings.
The only real resistance down the order came from Ryan Rickelton and Marco Jansen, who put together a 95-run partnership. However, Mitchell Starc cleaned up the last four wickets in just six deliveries, claiming a six-wicket haul and his 20th five-wicket haul in Tests.
Despite Australia’s batting being under pressure after their struggles in the previous Test, and the visitors also being without Steve Smith, they had a huge second day, reaching 429 and establishing a 100-run lead. Openers Matt Renshaw and Travis Head struck 74 and 41, respectively, followed by Cameron Green’s 65, Josh Inglis’ 102, and Alex Carey’s 80. Spinner Simon Harmer took four wickets, while Marco Jansen picked up three.
Batting in the second innings, South Africa ended day three on 140-4, but they battled through the entire fourth day to post 387 and set Australia a target of 288 on the final day. Ackerman hit 62, but it was Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder's marathon 154-run partnership that proved decisive. Both batters scored centuries, with Mulder also doing an excellent job of managing Kagiso Rabada's exposure at the other end.
For Australia, Renshaw has returned to the opening spot in place of Nic Maddinson, while Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly, and Nathan Lyon are also in, replacing Beau Webster, Steve Smith, Scott Boland, and Nic Maddinson. South Africa, meanwhile, have made just one change, with Gerald Coetzee replacing the injured Anrich Nortje.
Australia won the first Test 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-wicket haul in the second innings.
The second Test was even more exciting. Rain disrupted the first two days as South Africa found themselves reeling at 110-6, but Temba Bavuma’s 179, Marco Jansen’s 85 and Simon Harmer’s 82 helped 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 wrapped up the match in the final session of Day 5, with Kagiso Rabada taking four wickets and Wiaan Mulder claiming three.
South Africa vs Australia 3rd 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 Gerald Coetzee
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Matthew Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Nathon Lyon, and Josh Hazlewood
What time does the 3rd South Africa vs Australia Test start?
The third Test between South Africa and Australia at Newlands, Cape Town, starts at 9:30am BST / 4:30am ET / 7:30pm AEDT every day from Tuesday, October 27 to Saturday, October 31.
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