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Australia beats South Africa by 214 runs to lead series 1-0
Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in a five-day Test match in Durban, South Africa.
The win gives Australia a 1-0 lead in the series.
Matt Renshaw scored 190 in the first innings and 82 in the second, helping Australia build a strong position.
Josh Hazlewood took six wickets in South Africa’s second innings, while captain Pat Cummins also contributed with the ball and through his tactics.
The result matters because Australia has won the opening match and can build on its series lead.
Nic Maddinson is set to get another opportunity in the second Test.
Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test in Durban.
The victory gave Australia a 1-0 lead in the series.
Matt Renshaw scored 190 in the first innings and 82 in the second.
Josh Hazlewood took six wickets in South Africa’s second innings.
Australia set South Africa a target of 421.
- Who
- Australia and South Africa.
- What
- Australia won the first Test by 214 runs, taking a 1-0 series lead.
- When
- The match took place over five days; the exact dates are not stated.
- Where
- Durban, South Africa.
- Why
- Australia’s batting and bowling helped secure the win; Hazlewood took six wickets in South Africa’s second innings.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Matt Renshaw scored 190 as Australia built its first-innings total.
Renshaw scored 82 as Australia set South Africa a target of 421.
Josh Hazlewood took six wickets in South Africa’s second innings as Australia won by 214 runs.
- Victory margin
- 214 runs
- Series score
- Australia leads 1-0
- Venue
- Durban
- Matt Renshaw
- 190 in the first innings; 82 in the second
- Josh Hazlewood
- 6-49 in South Africa’s second innings
What people are saying
It was cruel to watch ... he’s come back having not played Test cricket since 2016, been through illness, he’s had to fight mentally
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