Australia Builds Lead Against South Africa in First Test, 174-4 at Lunch on Day Four
Australia’s bowlers kept pressure on South Africa as Matt Renshaw’s 82 extended the lead and set up a possible fourth-innings chase.
- On Tuesday, Australia secured a 214-run victory over South Africa at Kingsmead after fast bowler Josh Hazlewood claimed 6-49, handing the tourists a 1-0 series lead in the three-Test match.
- Australia declared their second innings at 314-6 on Monday at tea, setting South Africa an imposing target of 421; Matt Renshaw top-scored with 82, adding to his first-innings 190 to bolster the visitors' position.
- Vice-Captain Steve Smith underwent concussion assessment after being struck on the helmet by Anrich Nortje on Monday, though Smith broke the world record for most Test catches, finishing with 223 dismissals.
- South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said his players needed to learn from Australia's approach after his first loss in 13 Tests as captain, as Aiden Markram provided stubborn resistance with 75 runs before falling to Mitchell Starc.
- The second Test begins Sunday in Gqeberha, where selectors face uncertainty regarding Smith's availability; Cameron Green and Josh Inglis continue recovering from abdominal and finger injuries respectively.
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Temba Bavuma suffered his first defeat as South Africa's Test captain. The South African team lost the match against Australia by 214 runs at Kingsmead in Durban. Australia took a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series, putting the hosts on the back foot.
Hazlewood cleans up South Africa as Australia wins Durban cricket test by 214 runs
Josh Hazlewood’s career-best 6-49 has helped Australia win the first cricket test by 214 runs and finish off South Africa on the final day in Durban. Hazlewood took four of the six wickets Australia was hunting for on day five.…
Temba Bavuma suffers first Test defeat as captain as Australia thrash South Africa by 214 runs
Australia ended Temba Bavuma’s 12-match winning streak as Test captain with a 214-run victory over South Africa in Durban. Matt Renshaw starred with 190 and 82, while Josh Hazlewood claimed six wickets to give Australia a 1-0 series lead.
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