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Hazlewood sparks collapse as Aussies thump Proteas in Durban

Matthew Renshaw capped off a stunning performance with two second-innings wickets in Australia's 214-run win

By Josh Schonafinger · Cricket Australia

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 12:11 PM

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Josh Hazlewood took career-best figures of 6-49 as Australia defeated South Africa by 214 runs in Durban.
South Africa lost their final four wickets for only five runs as Hazlewood dismantled the lower order.
Aiden Markram top-scored for the Proteas with a patient 75 from 237 balls.

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Josh Hazlewood claimed career-best figures of 6-49 to bowl Australia to a 214-run victory over South Africa in the first Test at Kingsmead in Durban. The home side collapsed late on the final day, losing their last four wickets for just five runs as Hazlewood ripped through the lower order with the second new ball.

Aiden Markram offered stubborn resistance with 75 off 237 balls, supported by Wiaan Mulder, but Alex Carey's diving leg-side catch broke their stand. Player of the match Matthew Renshaw also took two second-innings wickets to seal Australia's 1-0 series lead.

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Hazlewood sparks collapse as Aussies thump Proteas in Durban

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