Australia beats South Africa by 214 runs in first Test

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 13:32 · Archive

Australia won its opening Test against South Africa in Durban by 214 runs, with fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins declaring themselves fit and ready.

Australia won the first Test against South Africa in Durban by 214 runs, recovering from 6-124 on the opening day to secure an emphatic victory. Matthew Renshaw was named Man of the Match for his 272 runs across the contest, with a career-high 190 in the first innings rescuing Australia's first innings. South Africa were set a record run chase of 421 and held firm through the first session on the final day, with openers Aiden Markram and all-rounder Wiaan Mulder resisting Australia's attack.

Josh Hazlewood proved decisive in the final innings, taking a career-high 6-49 from 16.5 overs. Working with Pat Cummins to set a leg-side trap, Hazlewood took three wickets in quick succession, including Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer, before claiming the winning wicket.

Both fast bowlers said they emerged from the match in good condition. Hazlewood, returning from long-term injury that kept him out of the Ashes last summer, told Supersport that 'things are going pretty well', adding that he had done significant preparation work before a Darwin Test to build a foundation for the tour.

How it is being reported

• Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood get through Durban win over South Africa ‘feeling good’Australia’s fast bowling cartel isn’t set to take a rest anytime soon after Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins declared they were in good shape after their first Test victory in Durban.Perth Now · 13 Oct, 13:22
• Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood get through Durban win over South Africa ‘feeling good’Australia’s fast bowling cartel isn’t set to take a rest anytime soon after Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins declared they were in good shape after their first Test victory in Durban.The West Australian · 13 Oct, 13:22

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