{
  "id": 4767896,
  "title": "When does Australia play South Africa and Zimbabwe? Full ODI, Test match schedule for 2026 cricket tour",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/when-does-australia-play-south-africa-and-zimbabwe-full-odi-test",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T02:31:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/does-australia-play-south-africa-023151426.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "From September to October 2026, the Australian men's cricket team will embark on a tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe. Prior to the start of the Test series, the teams will clash in three ODI matches in South Africa, with Australia playing three ODIs against Zimbabwe beginning on September 15. This will be the first time Australia and South Africa have met in ODIs since South Africa's victory in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final in London.\n\nThe tour of South Africa will consist of three ODIs, with the first match scheduled for September 24 at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg will host the second ODI on September 27, while the third ODI will take place at NWC Oval in Potchefstroom on September 30.\n\nThe Test matches will commence on October 9 at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban, with a subsequent Test on October 18 at St. George's Park in Gqeberha. The final Test is set to be held at Newlands in Cape Town on October 27.",
  "summary": "The Sporting News provides the full match schedule and broadcast details for the Australian men's cricket team's 2026 tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Labuschagne axed: Australia make five changes for ODI series vs. South Africa and Zimbabwe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/labuschagne-axed-australia-make-five-changes-for-odi-series-vs-south",
        "published": "2026-09-01T00:20:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}