Durban: (RightNow) Australia secured a 214-run victory over South Africa in the first Test, thanks to Josh Hazlewood’s exceptional bowling. Australia set a target of 421 runs, and despite Aiden Markram’s resistance, South Africa couldn’t avoid defeat.

Markram scored 75 runs off 237 balls and stayed at the crease for 358 minutes. South Africa was all out for 206 runs. Other notable contributions came from David Bedingham (46), Marco Jansen (35), and Wiaan Mulder (29).

Australia’s Josh Hazlewood took 6 wickets for 49 runs and claimed a total of 8 wickets in the match. Australia declared their second innings at 314 for 6, with Matt Renshaw scoring 82 runs.

Australia won the toss and opted to bat first, posting 390 runs, led by Matt Renshaw’s 190-run innings. South Africa was bowled out for 284 runs in their first innings.

It is noteworthy that Australia now leads the three-match Test series 1-0, marking an important victory for them.