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Concern still for Labuschagne: What England learned from SA vs Aus first Test

England travel to South Africa for a three-Test series starting in December, with a home Ashes on the horizon next summer, so what can they glean from Australia's 214-run win in Durban to open their own series in South Africa?

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Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Australia defeated South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test in Durban behind Matt Renshaw's standout batting.
Matt Renshaw scored 190 and 82 to help Australia recover from early batting struggles.
Josh Hazlewood claimed career-best bowling figures of 6-49 in South Africa's second innings.

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Australia secured a 214-run victory against South Africa in the first Test in Durban, driven by Matt Renshaw's career-best 190 and 82 in the second innings. Sky Sports analyzed key lessons for England ahead of their upcoming South Africa tour and future Ashes, noting South Africa appeared rusty after a long hiatus while Australia capitalized despite early top-order troubles.

Josh Hazlewood took a career-best 6-49 in the second innings to dismiss South Africa, demonstrating the enduring strength of Australia's bowling attack. Meanwhile, questions persist regarding Marnus Labuschagne's batting form and the imminent return of Cameron Green and Josh Inglis for the second Test in Gqeberha.

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Concern still for Labuschagne: What England learned from SA vs Aus first Test

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