Why you’re not seeing big crowds in the stands for Australia’s Test clash with South Africa

October 12, 2026 — 8:30am

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Durban: At least before the light fades about 4.30pm each day, Kingsmead in Durban looks to be the ideal place to watch Test cricket.

Located near the water and to the north of this tour’s other venues, it boasts plenty of sunshine and warmth for spectators and players alike.

With this backdrop, it is understandable that many broadcast viewers have seen the blue skies and wondered why the Kingsmead stands and grass banks have been much more empty than full this week. Nathan Lyon voiced his own surprise after day three.

“I was expecting more of a crowd, if I’m being honest with you,” he said. “When you’ve got the Australian cricket team competing against South Africa in South Africa, No.1 and No.2 going at it, I was expecting a bigger crowd, but no, they’ve been pretty quiet to be honest.”

So does nobody........

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