By Shihaam IsaacsSouth Africa sports writer
Updated 31 October 2026
The Proteas are South Africa’s men’s cricket team, coached in all formats by Shukri Conrad, with Temba Bavuma as Test captain. They won the World Test Championship in 2025 and will co host the 2027 Cricket World Cup with Zimbabwe and Namibia. This page covers the home Test series against Australia and Bangladesh, recent results and the latest Proteas news.
Proteas key facts
- Coach
- Shukri Conrad (all formats)
- Test captain
- Temba Bavuma
- World Test Championship
- Winners 2025
- 2027 World Cup
- Co hosts, 2 October to 21 November 2027
- World Cup final
- Johannesburg
Proteas v Australia Test series
Australia won the first Test in Durban by 214 runs. South Africa won the second Test in Gqeberha by an innings and 31 runs on 22 October and the third Test at Newlands in Cape Town by 176 runs on 31 October, so South Africa won the series 2-1. Before the Tests, South Africa won the one day series 2-1.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27 to 31 October 2026 | 3rd Test, Newlands | Won by 176 runs |
| 18 to 22 October 2026 | 2nd Test, Gqeberha | Won by an innings and 31 runs |
| 9 to 13 October 2026 | 1st Test, Durban | Australia won by 214 runs |
| 30 September 2026 | 3rd ODI, Potchefstroom | Lost by 45 runs (DLS) |
| 27 September 2026 | 2nd ODI, Wanderers | Won by 32 runs |
| 24 September 2026 | 1st ODI, Durban | Won by 67 runs |
Proteas fixtures
| Dates | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 15 to 19 November 2026 | 1st Test v Bangladesh | Wanderers, Johannesburg |
| 23 to 27 November 2026 | 2nd Test v Bangladesh | Centurion |
Latest Proteas news
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South Africa Beat Australia by 176 Runs at Newlands to Win the Series 2-1
South Africa bowled Australia out for 111 at Newlands to win the third Test by 176 runs, take…
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Australia Need 288 at Newlands After Rickelton and Mulder Centuries
South Africa were bowled out for 387 at Newlands after centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder, setting…
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Proteas Lead by 40 at Newlands With Six Wickets in Hand on Day 3
South Africa closed the third day at Newlands on 140 for 4, a lead of 40, after Australia’s…
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South Africa Beat Australia by an Innings and 31 Runs as Bavuma Hits 179
South Africa bounced back to level the three-match Test series against Australia, securing a victory by an innings…
Proteas FAQ
Who is the Proteas coach?
Shukri Conrad coaches the Proteas in all three formats.
Who is the Proteas Test captain?
Temba Bavuma is South Africa’s Test captain.
Have the Proteas won a world title?
Yes. South Africa won the World Test Championship in 2025.
Where is the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia host the 2027 Cricket World Cup from 2 October to 21 November 2027, with the final in Johannesburg.
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