SA vs AUS 1st Test Highlights: Josh Hazlewood’s 6-For Powers Pat Cummins’ Australia to 214-Run Win, Hands Temba Bavuma First Test Defeat | Full Scorecard

The Australian national cricket team handed South African national cricket team captain Temba Bavuma his first defeat in Test cricket as skipper, securing a commanding 214-run victory in the opening Test of their 2026 tour at Kingsmead, Durban, on Tuesday, October 13.

Chasing a daunting target of 421, South Africa were bowled out for 206 in their second innings, with Australia’s experienced bowling attack delivering when it mattered most. Josh Hazlewood led the charge with six wickets, dismantling the lower order after Aiden Markram had offered determined resistance with a 75-run knock.

Matt Renshaw was the standout performer of the match, scoring 190 in Australia’s first innings and following it up with 82 in the second. His contributions with the bat, alongside two important wickets in South Africa’s second innings, proved decisive as Australia took a 1-0 lead in the series.

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Matt Renshaw’s Twin Contributions Put Australia in Control

Australia’s first innings began shakily after South Africa reduced them to 124/6. However, Renshaw rescued the visitors with a superb 190, turning a precarious position into a competitive total of 390.

Pat Cummins contributed 43, while Nathan Lyon added 27 to help Australia recover from the early collapse. Wiaan Mulder was South Africa’s leading bowler, claiming four wickets for 68 runs, while Marco Jansen took three.

South Africa responded with 284. David Bedingham top-scored with 49, while Simon Harmer remained unbeaten on 35. Australia captain Cummins took three wickets, while Starc, Hazlewood and Lyon claimed two apiece.

Australia then built on their 106-run first-innings lead, declaring at 314/6 in their second innings. Renshaw struck another valuable 82, while Nic Maddinson made 48 and Beau Webster remained unbeaten on 39. Cummins added an unbeaten 32 as Australia set South Africa a target of 421.

Josh Hazlewood Dismantles South Africa in Fourth Innings

South Africa began their chase with a setback as Ryan Rickelton fell for two, but Markram and Bedingham attempted to steady the innings. Markram’s 75 from 237 balls was the defining effort of the home side’s chase, with the opener showing patience against Australia’s relentless attack.