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South Africa and Australia to begin ODI series in Durban
South Africa and Australia are set to begin an ODI series on 24 September 2026, starting with the opening match at Kingsmead in Durban. The series serves as a key component of South Africa’s home summer and a building block toward the upcoming World Cup.
Both teams enter the contest in strong form, having each won four of their last five ODI matches. The series will move from Durban to Johannesburg for the annual Pink Day on 27 September, before concluding at the NWC Oval in Potchefstroom on 30 September.
South African head coach Shukri Conrad noted the importance of the series for squad development. While the team will be without Kagiso Rabada due to injury, Conrad highlighted the opportunity for players like Gerald Coetzee and Ottneil Baartman to step up. The last bilateral series between the two nations in South Africa in 2023 resulted in a 3-2 victory for the Proteas.
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Australia · Pat Cummins · Shukri Conrad · South Africa · Temba Bavuma
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- [● 2 SOURCES] In their last bilateral series in South Africa in 2023, South Africa won the series 3-2. www.ipl.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Both teams have won four of their last five ODI matches. www.ipl.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kagiso Rabada will miss the series due to injury.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Head coach Shukri Conrad expressed excitement regarding the start of the home summer series against Australia.
- [● 2 SOURCES] South Africa and Australia will play the first ODI of their series on 24 September 2026 at Kingsmead, Durban. www.ipl.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The series will include matches at Kingsmead in Durban, Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, and NWC Oval in Potchefstroom.