Truth about the end of an Aussie golden gen… and masterpiece that flipped ugly Test script

Australia claimed a dominant first Test victory over South Africa in Durban after recovering from 6-124 on Day 1. Recalled batter Matt Renshaw spearheaded the turnaround with a determined knock of 190, while Josh Hazlewood took a career-best six-wicket haul in the fourth innings to seal the win. Pat Cummins' side fielded an unprecedented starting lineup where every single player was over the age of 30.

Fox Sports' Tim Miller writes that the victory challenges suggestions that the aging squad is in decline following recent erratic results. Fielding proved pivotal as the tourists achieved a record 100 percent catching efficiency across the match, taking all 18 chances without a drop. The three-match series now moves to Gqeberha for the second Test, with selection dilemmas looming over the middle order.