New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Australia will take on South Africa in a three-match away Test series, starting on October 9. The series between Australia and South Africa carries significance as the battle for the World Test Championship (WTC) points intensifies. Notably, it was South Africa, who defeated South Africa in the final of WTC final last year at Lord's.

While Australia are sitting atop the WTC points table with a PCT of 80, South Africa are placed second with a PCT of 75. However, South Africa are at an advantageous position, having played only four Test matches in the WTC 2025-27 cycle, as compared to Australia's 10.

While the first Test will be played at Kingsmead in Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town will host the second and third Tests...