Australia chases first Test victory on day five in Durban
Australia secured a 214-run victory over South Africa in the first Test match in Durban, led by Josh Hazlewood's career-best bowling figures. Matt Renshaw was named man of the match for his strong batting performance throughout the game.
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Pinned post from yesterday 10.38pm Go to latest Hazlewood guides Australia to dominant victory; Renshaw man of the match By Scott Bailey Australia have taken a 1-0 series lead over South Africa after Josh Hazlewood’s six wickets bowled them to a 214-run victory over the Proteas in Durban.
After Matt Renshaw’s runs set the game up for Australia, Hazlewood’s work with the ball had South Africa all out after lunch on day five for 206 in pursuit of 421.
Pace ace: Josh Hazlewood finished with career-best figures in Australia’s second-innings rout of the Proteas. Getty Images The seamer took career-best figures of 6-49 in a typically relentless display, breaking South Africa’s resistance after they survived the first 110 minutes without loss on Tuesday.
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