Australia defeated South Africa by 214 runs on the final day at Kingsmead in Durban to take a 1-0 lead in the series. It was the visitors’ first Test tour to South Africa since the Sandpaper gate.
Renshaw leads the recovery
Matt Renshaw was the star of the show for Australia. They were in a major hole at 124-6 in the first innings before he powered them to 390 with a marathon knock of 190.
Renshaw made 82 in the second innings as well, helping Australia set a target of 421.
Hazlewood seals the win
Josh Hazlewood stepped up in the second innings with a six-wicket haul to help his side come out on top. Aiden Markram played a gritty knock of 75 for the hosts, but it went in vain.
World Test Championship impact
The result strengthened Australia’s grip on the top spot in the World Test Championship standings. South Africa slipped to third place in the table.