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Australia vs South Africa 2026: Australia win First Test in Durban, player ratings, Matt Renshaw century, Steve Smith stunning catches, Nic Maddinson return, video, highlights

Matt Renshaw was undoubtedly the star of the show, but several of his teammates provided very valuable contributions as Australia won the first Test against South Africa in Durban by 214 runs.

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 12:13 PM
Australia vs South Africa 2026: Australia win First Test in Durban, player ratings, Matt Renshaw century, Steve Smith stunning catches, Nic Maddinson return, video, highlights
Key Things to Know
  • Fox Sports awarded Matt Renshaw a 10 out of 10 rating following Australia's victory over South Africa.
  • Australia defeated South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test match in Durban.
  • Matt Renshaw rescued Australia with scores of 190 and 82, alongside taking two wickets.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Fox Sports assessed Australia's squad following their 214-run victory against South Africa in the first Test in Durban, awarding Matt Renshaw a perfect rating of 10. Renshaw dominated the match with innings of 190 and 82 while also claiming two wickets, helping revive the team from 6/124 in the first innings alongside captain Pat Cummins, who contributed significantly with bat, ball, and tactical leadership.

Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood earned a rating of 9 after recording a career-best 6/49 in the final innings to seal the win. In contrast, several teammates received mixed marks, with top-order batsman Marnus Labuschagne scoring twin 37s, while openers Travis Head and Nic Maddinson struggled to build momentum.

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