South Africa and Australia return to the field for Day 2 of the third Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Wednesday, October 28, with the series finely poised at 1-1. Cricket fans in India and across the world can follow the series decider through their respective television broadcasters and live-streaming platforms.
Australia won the opening Test by 214 runs in Durban before South Africa responded emphatically with an innings-and-31-run victory in the second Test in Gqeberha. With the series on the line, the final Test offers both sides an opportunity to secure a significant series win.
Here is everything you need to know about the SA vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 live streaming, television coverage and match timings.
SA vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2: Match Details
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Venue: Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
Start time: 2:00 PM IST
Series: Australia tour of South Africa, 2026
Series score: 1-1
Where to Watch SA vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live in India?
Cricket fans in India can watch the South Africa vs Australia third Test live on the FanCode app and website. The match is also listed for television coverage on the Eurosport network in India.
Live streaming:FanCode app and website
TV channel: Eurosport
Match start time: 2:00 PM IST
Viewers should check the official platforms for the latest subscription and match-pass details before purchasing access.
SA vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2: Live Streaming in Australia
Australian viewers can watch the third Test through Fox Cricket, with live streaming available on Kayo Sports.
TV channel:Fox Cricket
Live streaming: Kayo Sports
Where to Watch in South Africa?
Fans in South Africa can follow the match through SuperSport, with streaming available on DStv Stream. Free-to-air coverage is also available through SABC 3 and the SABC+ streaming service, according to published broadcast guides.
TV channels: SuperSport and SABC 3
Live streaming: DStv Stream and SABC+
Availability may vary by service and territory.
SA vs AUS 3rd Test Live Streaming in the UK
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match on Sky Sports Cricket. Online coverage is available through Sky Go for eligible subscribers and NOW with a suitable sports subscription.
TV channel: Sky Sports Cricket
Live streaming: Sky Go and NOW
Where to Watch in the USA and Canada?
Cricket fans in the United States and Canada can follow the third Test through Willow TV. Streaming options include the Willow service available through Cricbuzz, subject to regional availability.
TV and streaming: Willow TV
Online option: Willow by Cricbuzz
SA vs AUS 3rd Test Live Streaming in New Zealand
In New Zealand, viewers can check Sky Sport for television coverage and Sky Sport Now for online streaming.
TV channel: Sky Sport
Live streaming: Sky Sport Now
Live Streaming in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Other Regions
Broadcasting rights differ across the Indian subcontinent and other international markets. Published regional listings identify the following services:
Pakistan: A Sports, ARY Plus and Tapmad
Bangladesh: Tapmad
Sri Lanka: Dialog TV and ThePapare
Middle East and North Africa: CricLife and CricLife Max, with regional streaming options subject to availability
Southeast Asia: Cricbuzz and ICC.tv, depending on the country
Caribbean: Rush Sports
These listings should be treated as a guide, as individual platforms may not carry every match in every territory. Check the relevant broadcaster's official schedule before subscribing.
SA vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2: What to Expect
With the three-match series level at 1-1, both teams have plenty at stake in Cape Town. Australia will look to recover from their heavy defeat in the second Test, while South Africa will aim to build on their impressive comeback and finish the series strongly.
Newlands provides the setting for the decisive encounter, with the remaining days expected to play a crucial role in determining the winner.
Fans who cannot access a live broadcast can follow the match score, ball-by-ball commentary and scorecard through established cricket platforms.
