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Australia Beat South Africa by 214 Runs in Durban Test
In brief
Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs on day five of the first Test at Kingsmead, Durban, on October 13, bowling the hosts out for 206 before tea. Josh Hazlewood took 6-49 and Player of the Match Matt Renshaw scored 190 and 82, the ICC reports.
Who won the Durban Test? Australia, by 214 runs. They made 390 in the first innings, led by Renshaw’s career-best 190, and bowled South Africa out for 284. Australia then declared at 314/6 and set a target of 421, according to the ICC.
How did Hazlewood finish the match?
South Africa batted through the first 110 minutes of the final day before Hazlewood made the breakthrough, Reuters reported via Al Jazeera. The 35-year-old finished with 6-49, ending the match when Anrich Nortje was caught by Nathan Lyon.
What does it mean for the WTC table?
The ICC says Australia strengthened their position at the top of the World Test Championship standings, with South Africa slipping to third and New Zealand moving to second.
When is the second Test?
The second Test is in Gqeberha from October 18–22, and the third in Cape Town from October 27–31. Follow scores on our live scores page.
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Why it matters
It is the first meeting since South Africa beat Australia in the last WTC final at Lord’s, so the series matters for the 2025-27 table.
People also ask
Who was Player of the Match in Durban?
Matt Renshaw, for scores of 190 and 82.
When is the 2nd Test, South Africa vs Australia?
October 18–22, 2026 in Gqeberha.
Sources
- ICC: Australia breeze to a big win over South Africa in Durban
- Al Jazeera: Australia bowl out South Africa to win first Test in Durban
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