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Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in first Test
Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test in Durban.
South Africa resumed at 102 for four but were dismissed for 206 while chasing the target.
Josh Hazlewood took six wickets to lead Australia’s attack, while Aiden Markram made 75 across six hours before being caught behind.
Matt Renshaw was named player of the match after scoring 272 runs.
The win gives Australia the lead in the three-Test series.
The teams meet again in Gqeberha from 18 October, then play the final Test in Cape Town later in the month.
Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test.
Josh Hazlewood took six wickets as South Africa were dismissed for 206.
Aiden Markram scored 75 over six hours and 237 balls before being dismissed ninth.
Matt Renshaw was named player of the match after scoring 272 runs.
The three-Test series continues in Gqeberha from 18 October.
- Who
- Australia and South Africa.
- What
- Australia won the first Test by 214 runs.
- When
- The match date is not stated.
- Where
- Durban.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Hazlewood took the wickets of both South African openers.
South Africa resumed on 102 for four, with Markram and Mulder batting.
Australia dismissed South Africa for 206 to win by 214 runs.
The three-Test series is due to continue in Gqeberha.
- Victory margin
- 214 runs
- South Africa's total
- 206
- Hazlewood's wickets
- 6
- Markram's score
- 75
- Renshaw's runs
- 272
- Next Test
- Gqeberha, from 18 October
Sources
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