Australia wrapped up a commanding 214-run victory over South Africa on day five of the first Test at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on Tuesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Set a target that proved well beyond reach, South Africa were bowled out for 206 in their second innings before tea, their resistance finally collapsing in the face of a relentless Australian seam attack.
Hazlewood leads the charge
Josh Hazlewood was the destroyer-in-chief, finishing with 6-49 on the final day. Having taken two wickets on Monday, the veteran quick struck again with the new ball on Tuesday to break the hosts' resolve.
South Africa had resumed at 102-4 with Wiaan Mulder and Aiden Markram at the crease, and the pair carried their fifth-wicket partnership to 69 off 205 balls before Hazlewood removed Mulder for 29, caught by Alex Carey. Markram battled on for 75 off 237 balls before edging Mitchell Starc behind after a TV review, and the tail folded quickly thereafter — Kyle Verreynne and Simon Harmer falling for ducks, while Marco Jansen's 35 was the only meaningful resistance of the session.
New phase of the rivalry
Matt Renshaw was named man of the match for his batting exploits in Australia's first innings. Captain Pat Cummins described Hazlewood as "a captain's dream" after the masterclass at Kingsmead.
The result ended Temba Bavuma's 12-Test unbeaten record as South Africa captain, and set up a fascinating remainder of the series. It was the first meeting between the sides since South Africa's famous win over Australia in last year's World Test Championship final at Lord's.
Sources:
- Australia bowl out South Africa to win first cricket Test in Durban — Al Jazeera
- Hazlewood takes six wickets as Australia win first test — Channel News Asia
Set a target that proved well beyond reach, South Africa were bowled out for 206 in their second innings before tea, their resistance finally collapsing in the face of a relentless Australian seam attack.
Hazlewood leads the charge
Josh Hazlewood was the destroyer-in-chief, finishing with 6-49 on the final day. Having taken two wickets on Monday, the veteran quick struck again with the new ball on Tuesday to break the hosts' resolve.
South Africa had resumed at 102-4 with Wiaan Mulder and Aiden Markram at the crease, and the pair carried their fifth-wicket partnership to 69 off 205 balls before Hazlewood removed Mulder for 29, caught by Alex Carey. Markram battled on for 75 off 237 balls before edging Mitchell Starc behind after a TV review, and the tail folded quickly thereafter — Kyle Verreynne and Simon Harmer falling for ducks, while Marco Jansen's 35 was the only meaningful resistance of the session.
New phase of the rivalry
Matt Renshaw was named man of the match for his batting exploits in Australia's first innings. Captain Pat Cummins described Hazlewood as "a captain's dream" after the masterclass at Kingsmead.
The result ended Temba Bavuma's 12-Test unbeaten record as South Africa captain, and set up a fascinating remainder of the series. It was the first meeting between the sides since South Africa's famous win over Australia in last year's World Test Championship final at Lord's.
Sources:
- Australia bowl out South Africa to win first cricket Test in Durban — Al Jazeera
- Hazlewood takes six wickets as Australia win first test — Channel News Asia
