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A beautiful grind: Aussie quicks relishing the tough stuff

How Hazlewood has overcome a string of injuries to re-emerge as a leading figure in an ageless

By Josh Schonafinger · Cricket Australia

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 10:43 PM

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Australia's bowling attack embraced the grind to secure a 214-run victory over South Africa in Durban.
Josh Hazlewood claimed his best Test figures with 6-49 in the final innings.
Australia defeated South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test match.

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Josh Hazlewood claimed career-best Test figures of 6-49 to lead Australia to a 214-run victory over South Africa in Durban. Captain Pat Cummins praised Hazlewood and the bowling attack for embracing the tough work required on the final day, highlighting Hazlewood's skill with both the new and reversing ball after overcoming significant injury layoffs.

The match marked another milestone for Australia's veteran bowling unit of Hazlewood, Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Nathan Lyon, who became the first quartet to achieve 600 wickets in matches played together. With 18 Tests scheduled across five months, the aging attack faces a demanding upcoming schedule.

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