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Australia need six wickets to beat South Africa in Durban
Australia are chasing a win in the first Test against South Africa in Durban.
South Africa start day five at 102 for four, needing 319 more runs to reach their target of 421.
Aiden Markram and Wiaan Mulder are at the crease for the hosts.
Australia took late wickets on day four and need six more to win.
Steve Smith was hit on the helmet by a bouncer from Anrich Nortje while batting, but continued his innings.
Cricket Australia is assessing his condition after he did not take the field late on day four.
A concussion verdict would rule Smith out of the second Test, which starts Sunday, and he is expected to learn the decision on Tuesday morning local time.
Australia begin day five of the first Test against South Africa needing six wickets to win.
South Africa are 4-102, chasing a target of 421 at Kingsmead in Durban.
Josh Hazlewood took two wickets late on day four, while Matt Renshaw claimed his first Test wicket and Pat Cummins also took a wicket.
Steve Smith is being assessed after being hit on the helmet by an Anrich Nortje bouncer and missing the final session on day four.
A concussion verdict would rule Smith out of the second Test, according to Fox Cricket.
- Who
- Australia and South Africa are contesting the first Test.
- What
- Australia need six wickets to win. South Africa are chasing 421.
- When
- Day five; the articles were published on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa.
- Why
- Australia are trying to take the remaining South African wickets before the hosts reach their target.
Australia
South Africa
Match position
Australia
Australia need six wickets to win.
South Africa
South Africa are 4-102 and need 319 more runs to reach 421.
Immediate aim
Australia
Australia are seeking to take the remaining wickets and win the first Test.
South Africa
South Africa are pursuing the target at the start of day five.
Josh Hazlewood took two wickets, followed by Matt Renshaw's first Test wicket and a wicket for Pat Cummins.
South Africa finished on 4-102 in pursuit of 421.
Australia began the final day needing six wickets for victory.
- Target
- 421 runs
- South Africa's score
- 4-102 at the end of day four
- Australia's wickets needed
- 6
- Venue
- Kingsmead, Durban
- Smith incident
- Hit on the helmet by an Anrich Nortje bouncer
What people are saying
the visitors begin the final day needing six wickets for victory.
Australia are closing in on a meritorious victory here.
Sources
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