Proteas Matches in September 2026: Full Schedule, Betting Markets and Predictions

September is a busy month for South African cricket fans, with both the Proteas Men and Proteas Women in action.

The Proteas Women are already in Zimbabwe for a historic five-match T20I series, while the Proteas Men begin their home summer later in the month with a three-match ODI series against Australia.

Here is everything you need to know about the Proteas matches in September 2026, including fixtures, venues, times, betting markets and predictions.

Proteas Women vs Zimbabwe

The Proteas Women are playing a five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo from 11 to 19 September.

This is a particularly interesting series because it is the first time South Africa’s senior women’s team has toured Zimbabwe for a bilateral T20I series. All five matches will be played at Queen’s Sports Club in Bulawayo.

Proteas Women September fixtures

1st T20I: Zimbabwe Women vs South Africa Women – 11 September, Queen’s Sports Club, Bulawayo – 13:30

2nd T20I: Zimbabwe Women vs South Africa Women – 13 September, Queen’s Sports Club, Bulawayo – 13:30

3rd T20I: Zimbabwe Women vs South Africa Women – 15 September, Queen’s Sports Club, Bulawayo – 13:30

4th T20I: Zimbabwe Women vs South Africa Women – 17 September, Queen’s Sports Club, Bulawayo – 13:30

5th T20I: Zimbabwe Women vs South Africa Women – 19 September, Queen’s Sports Club, Bulawayo – 13:30

All times are South African time.

South Africa have selected a youthful squad led by captain Laura Wolvaardt. The squad includes Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Eliz-Mari Marx, Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu, Kayla Reyneke and Nondumiso Shangase.

There are also several uncapped players in the group, giving the tour an important development angle.

Proteas Women betting markets

South Africa are expected to be strong favourites against Zimbabwe.

For the opening T20I, available international betting markets have South Africa at around 1.01 to 1.02, with Zimbabwe priced around 15.00 to 16.00 in some markets. Odds can move before the match and will vary between bookmakers.

Some of the markets to look at include:

Match winner

Top South Africa run scorer

Top Zimbabwe run scorer

Team totals

Player runs

Player wickets

First innings total

Prediction: South Africa Women should have too much quality for Zimbabwe and are my pick to win the series comfortably.

Proteas Men vs Australia

The big event for South African cricket fans comes later in September when the Proteas Men host Australia in a three-match ODI series.

The series starts in Durban on 24 September before moving to Johannesburg and then Potchefstroom.

1st ODI – South Africa vs Australia

Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026

Time: 10:00

Venue: Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban

The opening match gives the Proteas home advantage and starts what should be a fascinating series against one of the strongest teams in world cricket.

2nd ODI – South Africa vs Australia

Date: Sunday, 27 September 2026

Time: 10:00

Venue: DP World Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

The second match is also the annual Pink Day fixture at the Wanderers. It should attract a big crowd and provides an extra bit of occasion around an already important ODI.

3rd ODI – South Africa vs Australia

Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Time: 13:30

Venue: JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

The final ODI moves to Potchefstroom and could potentially decide the series.

CSA has confirmed that Temba Bavuma will captain the Proteas, while Gerald Coetzee returns to the ODI setup. The squad also includes players such as Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi and Tristan Stubbs.

Kagiso Rabada will miss the series through injury, which gives the other Proteas quicks an opportunity to step up.

Proteas vs Australia betting markets

There should be plenty of betting options available on the three ODIs.

The main markets include:

Match winner

Series winner

Top South Africa run scorer

Total match runs

Team totals

Player runs

Player wickets

Highest opening partnership

Australia will provide a much tougher challenge than Zimbabwe, but playing at home gives South Africa a genuine chance.

Prediction: I expect this to be a close series, but South Africa can use home conditions to their advantage. The Proteas have plenty of batting depth and several quality bowling options.

My pick is South Africa to win the ODI series 2-1.

September Proteas predictions

For South African cricket fans, September offers plenty to watch.

The Proteas Women should be favourites to dominate their historic series against Zimbabwe, while the men’s ODI series against Australia should provide a much more competitive contest.

The big question is whether Bavuma and his team can start the home summer with a statement against Australia.

With three ODIs across Durban, Johannesburg and Potchefstroom, there should be plenty of opportunities for South African fans to get behind the Proteas.

And with the men’s Test series against Australia starting in October, the September ODIs are also an important opportunity for players to put their hands up ahead of a busy home season.

Best bets: South Africa Women to win against Zimbabwe, South Africa Men to win the ODI series 2-1, and South Africa to make the most of home conditions in the opening ODI.