Hazlewood's career-best figures crush South Africa in first Test
Josh Hazlewood took 6-49 to lead Australia to a 214-run win in Durban, his second six-wicket haul in three matches.
Josh Hazlewood's career-best figures of 6-49 delivered Australia a commanding 214-run victory over South Africa in the opening Test at Kingsmead, Durban. The 35-year-old struck with both the old ball and the new, running through South Africa's lower order after opener Aiden Markram's resolute 75.
The final four South African wickets fell for only five runs. Matthew Renshaw capped a stunning performance by taking two second-innings wickets, becoming the first Australian to score more than 270 runs and take at least two wickets in the same Test.
Hazlewood's six-wicket haul is his second in three matches, following his 6-89 against Bangladesh in Darwin.
- 6-49
- Hazlewood's figures
- 35
- Hazlewood's age
- 214 runs
- Australia's victory margin
- 75
- Markram's score
Why it mattersA dominant opening Test win gives Australia momentum in a key series and showcases Hazlewood's ability to deliver in high-pressure moments.
AustraliaAustralia's Test side heads to the second Test of the South African tour with a 1-0 series lead and strong form from senior players.
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