SA vs AUS, 2nd Test LIVE score: Australia wins toss, elects to bowl; Match start delayed due to rain

October 18, 2026

The opening day of the second Test match between South Africa and Australia hit an early roadblock as rain forced the ground staff to bring out the protective covers at St George’s Park. Prior to the weather interruption, the visiting Australian captain won the opening toss and decided that his bowling attack would field first upon the start of play.

Both squads announced their starting lineups for the fixture. The South African team features Aiden Markram, Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, captain Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke, wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, and Anrich Nortje.

Meanwhile, the Australian playing eleven consists of Nic Maddinson, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Matt Renshaw, wicketkeeper Alex Carey, Beau Webster, captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Scott Boland.