Australia ODI squad for Zimbabwe and South Africa: List of players selected for ODIs and Tests

It’s a cricket bonanza for Australian fans with the nation playing nine ODIs and Tests in South Africa and Zimbabwe before embarking on a packed home summer of matches.

Australia has selected an experimental squad for the Zimbabwe and South Africa ODI series, with several youngsters given opportunities.

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It also features veterans Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc for the SA games only, as they attempt to ramp up their match fitness.

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The Sporting News lists the Australian squads for both the ODI and Test series.

Australian squad for Zimbabwe and South Africa ODI matches 2026

• Pat Cummins (South African matches only)

• Joel Davies (Zimbabwe matches only)

• Oliver Peake (Zimbabwe matches only)

• Mitchell Starc (South African matches only)

Australian squad for South Africa Test series 2026

• Squad yet to be announced

Australia match schedule for South Africa-Zimbabwe cricket tour 2026

The seven-week tour begins with three ODIs against Zimbabwe in September, followed by another three ODIs against South Africa.

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Australia and South Africa will then lock horns in a high-stakes Test series with three intense matches to be crammed into just 22 days.

ODI Series – Australia vs. Zimbabwe

ODI Series – Australia vs. South Africa

Test Matches – Australia vs. South Africa

How to watch Australia vs. South Africa Test Matches and ODIs 

• Free-to-air channel: n/a

• Subscription channel: Fox Cricket

Australia’s tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe is not available for free-to-air broadcast in Australia.

All matches will be shown live in Australia on Fox Cricket with streaming via Kayo Sports.

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