Australia beats South Africa by 214 runs in first Test

Australia completed a 214-run win over South Africa in the first Test at Kingsmead on Tuesday. Josh Hazlewood took six for 49 as the visitors bowled South Africa out for 206 after setting them a target of 421. The result gives Australia a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Aiden Markram scored 75 before he was caught behind off Mitchell Starc. Hazlewood broke two stands with the second new ball, including the dismissal of Wiaan Mulder for 29. The last four wickets fell for five runs in 16 deliveries.

Australia had posted 390 in the first innings after being 124 for six on day one. Matthew Renshaw scored 190 and 82 and also took his first Test wicket. Hazlewood finished the match with eight wickets for 103 runs.