Proteas confirm rescheduled Australian tour in South Africa for 2027

The countdown for the main music festival in Southern Brazil has begun with the launch of the pre-sale of tickets for Planeta Atlântida 2027, which will take place on January 29th and 30th. This initial phase allows planet-goers to secure their spots before the general public announcement.

The first purchase window is scheduled for this Wednesday (28th) and is restricted to customers holding a Banrisul Mastercard credit card. On Thursday (29th), the pre-sale expands to include Banrisul Visa and Mastercard credit cards. Each CPF is allowed to purchase a maximum of four tickets. Sales will start at 10 am and continue until the available batch is sold out, with payment made solely by card, with the possibility of installment payments up to ten times interest-free.

Sections

The Arena and Camarote sections will offer tickets in full, half-price, and solidarity categories, the latter being an option where part of the value is donated to social institutions.

For those seeking a different experience, the festival offers exclusive areas with additional benefits. Among them are Premium, a special section within the Camarote curated by Destemperados, which includes open bar, open food, and a privileged view of the Planeta Stage; the Rooftop Open Bar, located in the Arena, which guarantees unlimited drinks throughout the event; and the Atlântida Terrace, a novelty for this edition, designed to provide a distinct experience within the Arena, featuring an open bar, coverage, a resting area, and a privileged view of the Atlântida Stage. All three modalities are aimed at people aged 18 or older.

There is also the debut of Planeta Club, a loyalty program aimed at the most dedicated fans. Participants who join during the pre-sale will have access to exclusive advantages, such as participation in test events, priority in queues on festival days, a welcome press kit, discounts at the official store, and chances to win raffles. It is important to note that minors under 14 years old cannot attend the event, even when accompanied by parents or guardians. The opening of sales to the general public will be announced later.

About Planeta

Planeta Atlântida is organized by Grupo RBS and DC Set Group, with main sponsorships from Renner, Banrisul, Coca-Cola, PUCRS, Budweiser, and Monster. This festival is recognized as the largest music event in the south of the country and has a tradition dating back to 1996, taking place at the Saba countryside headquarters located on Atlântida beach, in the northern coast of Rio Grande do Sul. Over the years, more than 1,400 national and international attractions of various genres have graced the stages of Planeta, providing planet-goers with over 900 hours of music. It is considered the most anticipated event of the Gaucho summer and celebrated 30 years with a historic edition in 2026.

The first day of the third Test between Proteas and Australia at Newlands proved to be tense and exciting, concluding with Australia dismissing Proteas for 329 runs, leaving the match in a highly uncertain state.

Despite Australian captain Pat Cummins unexpectedly deciding that the team would bat first on the relatively flat Newlands pitch, Proteas took full control during the first half of the day thanks to openers Aiden Markram and Marcus Ackermann.

However, Australia demonstrated its usual resilience, provoking a dramatic confrontation. Spinners Nathan Lyon and Cooper Connolly caused a collapse in the middle order, putting South Africa in a difficult position before Marco Jansen and Ryan Rickelton managed to recover their positions.

Ultimately, the decisive word was spoken by left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc, who delivered a destructive spell with the second new ball under fading Cape Town light, ending an exciting day of play.

Five Key Moments of Day One of the Third Test

Pat Cummins surprised many with his pitch selection, opting to start on the flat surface of Newlands, which offered little assistance for his highly valued attacking brand of cricket. The South African openers capitalized on this decision in the first session, reaching 140/0 by lunchtime, marking Proteas's first century in the opening pair in 41 Test matches.

Ackermann and Markram laid a solid foundation, with Ackermann playing fearlessly and freely, reaching a half-century in style and hitting four consecutive boundaries in one over, before falling short of a Test century due to a poor shot when Nathan Lyon removed him from the crease.

Middle Order Collapse Caused Chaos

After South Africa confidently reached 158/0, the team faced a dip in the middle of the match due to some careless batting. Lyon changed the momentum, dismissing Ackermann and bowling Temba Bavuma for zero. Markram and David Bellingham both scored half-centuries before falling to a short ball. Left-arm spinner Cooper Connolly secured his first Test wicket, reducing the hosts' score to 232/6 and giving Australia a chance to participate in the game.

Jansen and Rickelton Conducted a Crucial Rescue Operation

Facing an impending crisis at 232/6, Marco Jansen (52 runs off 66 balls) and Ryan Rickelton (42) launched a counter-attack. Playing aggressively and calmly, the pair formed a vital partnership of 95 runs, pushing South Africa past 300 and regaining control before the second new ball.

When it seemed South Africa was set to bat all day, Mitchell Starc delivered a masterclass, utilizing the second new ball under fading light. The left-arm pacer took four wickets in just 11 deliveries, including dismissing Jansen and tempting Rickelton forward, finishing the spell with figures of 6/72 and dismissing South Africa for 329 runs at the close of the day.