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Australia seal 214-run win in Durban to take series lead over South Africa
October 13, 2026 at 02:29 PM
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3 reports · over 1 hour
BNBBC News
South Africa vs Australia: The questions posed after Proteas' heavy defeat
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TGThe Guardian
Josh Hazlewood reminds Australia of his worth with 6-49 to see off South Africa
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AJAl Jazeera English
Australia bowl out South Africa to win first Test in Durban
(opens the publisher’s site)Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test in Durban to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
- Australia dismissed South Africa for 206 on the final day to seal a 214-run win and a 1-0 series lead.
- Josh Hazlewood claimed career-best figures of 6-49, twice striking in an over with the new ball.
- Steve Smith returned to the field after being cleared following a head blow while batting.
- Proteas coach Shukri Conrad said a few batters need to step up and he would like to see more fight.