Australia to tour South Africa for 3 test matches and 3 one-day internationals

Australia will return to South Africa this September and October for a six-match campaign comprising three One-Day Internationals followed by a three-Test series, the first bilateral contests between the nations since South Africa’s victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s.

Cricket South Africa confirmed the itinerary on Tuesday, locking in the limited-overs fixtures ahead of the traditional Tests that will bring the sides together in the longest format for the first time since that memorable Lord’s summit clash. Dates and venues are expected to be released in the coming weeks, but officials on both sides have already flagged the tour as a key staging post in the 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle and a vital preparation window ahead of next year’s global tournaments.

The ODI segment will provide both teams with valuable 50-overs match practice, while the subsequent Test series offers crucial championship points and the chance to renew a rivalry that has produced some of the most compelling cricket of recent years. Administrators highlighted the tour’s compact nature—six high-stakes matches across roughly six weeks—as an appealing package for broadcasters and fans alike.

Further details, including squad announcements and ticketing information, will be finalised once domestic calendars are ratified by the respective boards.