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Josh Hazlewood takes six wickets as Australia beat South Africa in Durban

Josh Hazlewood took six wickets to help Australia secure a 214-run victory over South Africa on the fifth day of their first Test at Kingsmead in Durban on Tuesday.

Hazlewood takes six wickets as Australia win first test
File photo Hazlewood takes six wickets as Australia win first test Photo: Business Recorder

Hazlewood breaks South African stands

The hosts were bowled out for 206 while chasing a target of 421 runs. Hazlewood finished with figures of six wickets for 49 runs, striking twice in one over with the new ball. He removed Wiaan Mulder and Kyle Verreynne to end South Africa's resistance before tea.

Renshaw adds wicket with spin

Part-time spinner Matt Renshaw took his second Test wicket when Kyle Verreynne was caught at slip by Steve Smith. Renshaw also top-scored in both innings for Australia, finishing as the man of the match. The visitors needed six more wickets to win and achieved this shortly after lunch.

Series lead established in Durban

Australia took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series with this result. This is the first Test series between the teams in South Africa since the 2018 sandpaper scandal. Aiden Markram scored 75 runs before being dismissed ninth out during the innings.

4 outlets, different leads

  • Express Tribune

    Hazlewood’s six-for secure dominant Australia win

  • Business Recorder

    Hazlewood takes six wickets as Australia win first test

  • Sky Sports

    Hazlewood fires Australia to convincing first-Test win over South Africa

  • Dawn

    Hazlewood takes six as Australia beat South Africa in first Test

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