Hazlewood takes six as Australia beats South Africa by 214 runs
Josh Hazlewood's six for 49 helped Australia to a 214-run victory in the first Test against South Africa, giving the visitors a 1-0 series lead.
Josh Hazlewood claimed six for 49 as Australia completed a 214-run win over South Africa in the first Test at Kingsmead, Durban on Tuesday. The visitors declared their second innings at 337 for nine, setting the hosts a target of 421. South Africa were bowled out for 206 in their second innings, giving Australia a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Hazlewood took three of the final six wickets on the fifth morning, ending a 69-run stand between Aiden Markram and Wiaan Mulder. Mitchell Starc dismissed Markram for 75 to finish the innings. The quartet of Pat Cummins, Hazlewood, Starc and Nathan Lyon took 17 wickets in the match at an average of 22.18.
The four bowlers have now claimed 615 wickets together in 38 Tests. The second Test begins in Gqeberha on Sunday.