Australia defeats South Africa by 214 runs in first Test

Australia secured a 214-run victory over South Africa in the first Test at Kingsmead in Durban, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The win also strengthens Australia's position at the top of the World Test Championship standings.

Matt Renshaw was a central figure in the win, scoring a career-best 190 in the first innings after Australia had slumped to 124-6. He followed this with a decisive 82 in the second innings. Josh Hazlewood led the bowling attack, claiming career-best figures of 6-49 in South Africa's second innings to dismantle the hosts for 206.

South Africa, chasing a target of 421, saw Aiden Markram provide resistance with a resilient 75, but the team suffered a collapse, losing their final four wickets for just five runs. The defeat ended South African captain Temba Bavuma's unbeaten streak of 12 Test matches.