By: Gameotics Editorial Team · Last updated: 15 Oct 2026 (IST)
Quick answer: Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test at Kingsmead, Durban, to take a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series. Josh Hazlewood took the second new ball and finished with career-best figures of 6-49, and Matt Renshaw was named player of the match. The second Test starts on 18 October in Gqeberha.
Australia lead their three-Test series in South Africa 1-0 after a 214-run win at Kingsmead. Josh Hazlewood took the second new ball and ran through the lower order to finish with career-best figures of 6-49.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Result: Australia won by 214 runs, Kingsmead, Durban
- Series: Australia lead 1-0 (three Tests)
- Best bowling: Josh Hazlewood 6-49 (career-best)
- Player of the match: Matt Renshaw
- South Africa top score: Aiden Markram 75 off 237 balls
- Next: 2nd Test from 18 October, St George’s Park, Gqeberha; 3rd Test from 27 October, Newlands
What Were the Key Moments?
- Markram’s lone stand: Aiden Markram held firm for 75 off 237 balls but got little support. South Africa’s last four wickets fell for just five runs.
- Renshaw’s all-round Test: Matt Renshaw was player of the match. He became the first Australian to score more than 270 runs and take at least two wickets in the same Test.
- Hazlewood’s form: it was his second six-wicket haul in three matches, after 6-89 against Bangladesh in Darwin.
What’s Next in the Series?
The second Test starts on 18 October at St George’s Park, Gqeberha, and the third on 27 October at Newlands, Cape Town.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the first Test in Durban?
Australia, by 214 runs. The win gives them a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series against South Africa.
What were Josh Hazlewood’s figures?
6-49, his career-best. It was his second six-wicket haul in three matches, after 6-89 against Bangladesh in Darwin.
Who was player of the match?
Matt Renshaw. He became the first Australian to score more than 270 runs and take at least two wickets in the same Test.
When is the second Test?
It starts on 18 October at St George’s Park, Gqeberha. The third Test begins on 27 October at Newlands.
Sources
- cricket.com.au, Durban day-five report: cricket.com.au
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Last updated: 15 Oct 2026 (IST).
