Watch South Africa vs Australia 2026 ODI series: Live Streams

South Africa vs Australia 2026 ODI series: September 24-30 Watch South Africa vs Australia 2026 ODI series on Sky Sports (UK) / Willow TV via Sling (US) / Kayo Sports (FREE TRIAL) (AUS) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) The South Africa vs Australia ODI series 2026 is a chance for both side to step up their preparations for next year's 50-over World Cup.

There's also the upcoming Test series, the Aussies' first since in South Africa since the infamous 2018 ball-tampering scandal, which will add an extra frisson to proceedings.

Australia arrive with plenty of momentum after sweeping Zimbabwe 3-0 in Harare, with young gun Cooper Connolly making a strong case for a permanent role at No.3.

The 23-year-old scored 51, 78, and 21 across the three matches to be named Player of the Series.

Now, the Aussies are further bolstered by the return of captain Pat Cummins and pace spearhead Mitchell Starc, with Josh Hazlewood also in the squad.

That creates an interesting selection battle, particularly after seamer Nathan Ellis' nine wickets in Zimbabwe.

South Africa have plenty of firepower of their own.

Temba Bavuma returns to lead a batting lineup featuring power hitters Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram, David Miller and Quinton de Kock.

And their bowling attack, despite missing Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Nandre Burger, still packs plenty of experience through Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch and Keshav Maharaj.

The Proteas have won their last five bilateral ODI series against Australia, dating back to 2014, including a 2-1 victory in Australia last August.

Australia, meanwhile, had lost four of their previous five ODI series before their 3-0 sweep of Zimbabwe, so can they carry that momentum into this series? The series begins in Durban on September 24, before moving to Johannesburg on September 27 and finishing at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom, on September 30.

Read on as we explain how to watch the South Africa vs Australia 2026 ODI series online, on TV and potentially for free wherever you are.

Can I watch South Africa vs Australia ODI series 2026 for free? Unfortunately, there are no dedicated free live streams for the South Africa vs Australia ODI series.

However, cricket fans Down Under can get a 7-day free trial to Kayo Sports (FREE TRIAL) , which will be showing the series in full.