Hazlewood takes career-best 6 for 49 as Australia win first Test by 214 runs
Josh Hazlewood's 6 for 49 helped Australia secure a 214-run win over South Africa in the first Test at Durban.
Josh Hazlewood claimed career-best figures of 6 for 49 as Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test at Kingsmead in Durban. The result gave Australia a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
South Africa were bowled out for 206 chasing 421. Hazlewood finished with eight wickets across both innings, moving past Brett Lee on Australia's all-time Test wicket list. Matthew Renshaw scored 190 and 82 with the bat while taking two wickets with his off-spin.
The victory moved Australia to the top of the World Test Championship table with 81.82 points percentage. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma acknowledged obvious gaps after his side's unbeaten run of 12 Tests came to an end.
CricHubb Take
Hazlewood's return to the side after injury spells demonstrates that Australia still depend on proven performers rather than emerging options when matches need closing.