Australia v South Africa second Test: Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports coverage after record first Test audience – Australia’s tour of South Africa continues live and exclusive on Fox Cricket, available on Kayo Sports. The second Test begins on Sunday, 18 October at 6pm AEDT.
According to Kayo Sports, the first Test was the most watched Test match between the two nations in South Africa of all time on Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
Australia now takes on South Africa in Gqeberha, aiming for a 2-0 series lead against the Proteas. For Australian viewers, Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports are the only places to watch every ball. TV Central previously covered the Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports coverage times for the series.
Fox Cricket’s second Test commentary team
Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports’ Mark Howard is on the ground in South Africa to capture the action. ‘The Australian Man’ is supported from the studio by Brendon Julian, Kerry O’Keeffe, Mark Waugh and Moises Henriques.
The panel adds expert analysis and insight before play each day, including a one-hour preview on Day 1. They also share their opinions on the action during lunch breaks.
Meanwhile, Kayo Sports’ Gerard Whateley is alongside Howie in South Africa. He is writing an exclusive column on foxsports.com.au about the on and off-field drama that comes whenever these two nations meet. His latest column is titled Debating the Test XI is an Aussie obsession… and it fuels this never-ending myth.
Record audience for the first Test
Executive Producer of Fox Cricket, Jamie Lockyer, said the first Test lived up to the hype.
We were treated to a brilliant first Test match in South Africa, made even better by the victory for Australia, we can’t wait for the series to continue in Gqeberha this Sunday live and exclusive only on Fox Cricket and Kayo SPORTS.
It was a match that lived up to the hype, which saw record audience numbers for a Test in South Africa on Foxtel and Kayo SPORTS, and we are looking forward to bringing every ball of the second Test to ensure fans don’t miss a moment.
Jamie Lockyer, Executive Producer, Fox Cricket
Marnus Labuschagne: Tour Diaries
To give fans a unique look beyond the boundary, Fox Sports Digital and Kayo Sports have partnered with Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne. Together, they have made an exclusive five-part series following his journey through the South African tour.
The series gives fans authentic access to life on the road. It covers packing rituals and airport moments, training, match-day preparation, post-play reflections and the realities of touring with the Australian Test team.
Episode 1: Pack & Fly – Marnus prepares to leave home, revealing the kit and items he cannot travel without. From the drive to the airport and pre-flight team catch-ups to touchdown in South Africa, fans get a first look at how he settles in ahead of the series.
Episode 2: Preparation & Tour Match – Follow Marnus through his first training sessions, net preparation, recovery routines and tour-match build-up. The episode captures the team’s off-field rhythm, from bus conversations and game-day rituals to winding down after play.
Episodes 3–5: The Tests – These episodes take viewers inside Marnus’ match-week routine. From his hotel room setup and pre-match preparation to daily reflections, recovery, team moments and packing up for the next destination, the series offers a personal perspective on a defining Test tour. They are available on Fox Cricket’s YouTube channel from 6pm AEDT on Friday, 16 October.
South Africa v Australia Test series schedule
Every match is live and exclusive on Fox Cricket, available on Kayo Sports. All times are AEDT.
Second Test
- Sunday, 18 October: from 6pm
- Monday, 19 October: from 6.30pm
- Tuesday, 20 October: from 6.30pm
- Wednesday, 21 October: from 6.30pm
- Thursday, 22 October: from 6.30pm
Third Test
- Tuesday, 27 October: from 6.30pm
- Wednesday, 28 October: from 7pm
- Thursday, 29 October: from 7pm
- Friday, 30 October: from 7pm
- Saturday, 31 October: from 7pm
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