ABC Sport commentary on South Africa v Australia: who's watching and where to tune in

The South Africa v Australia Test Series match runs on 18 October 2026, kicking off at 09:00 UK time. Two commentary teams are covering the action, and the headline act is Corbin Middlemas, alongside Ben Cameron and Neil Manthorp, who lead the ABC Sport broadcast.

ABC Sport is the Australian Broadcasting Company's cricket commentary service, and it brings every ball from the field. For this match the team is rounded out by Jason Gillespie, Phil Jacques and Shaun Pollock as co-commentators, so listeners have a mix of current and former cricket personnel weighing in throughout.

The ABC Sport commentary team

The main commentators come from two countries. Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron lead the ABC's commentary team, and they are joined by Neil Manthorp, described as a South African cricket commentator and journalist. That mix of roles means the broadcast blends play-focused commentary with journalistic insight into what the match is doing.

The co-commentators add further context. Jason Gillespie is a former Australian fast bowler, someone who historically led the opening innings of a match. Phil Jacques is a former Australian Test opener, having fronted the early phases of Test Series matches in the past. Shaun Pollock is a South African former captain, bringing local credentials to the South Africa side of the field.

Recent ABC Sport posts show the team working through a match in progress, celebrating a win for Australia and sharing moments such as Shaun Pollock telling stories from the commentary booth. Listeners are directed to the ABC Listen app, where a dedicated cricket button makes the feed easy to find.

The SEN commentary team

A second commentary feed for the same match comes through the SEN channel. Its main commentators are Gerard Whateley, Adam Collins and Tom Morris, with co-commentators Simon Katich, Vernon Philander and Bharat Sundaresan.

The presence of two teams means viewers can choose between the ABC Sport broadcast and the SEN feed depending on which commentary style they prefer. Both are covering the South Africa v Australia Test Series match, so players and pundits alike can follow the same field from either source.

Where to watch and listen

The ABC Sport commentary is delivered through the ABC Sport broadcast, with the cricket feed accessible via the ABC Listen app. The SEN commentary runs as its own channel for those who prefer that feed.

With the match kicking off at 09:00 UK time on 18 October 2026, there is plenty of lead-up ahead. Tune in before the first innings to catch the opening commentary, and follow whichever team's style suits you best.

Article generated: 16 October 2026, 09:02 GMT