South Africa vs Australia, Highlights, 1st Test: Matt Renshaw all-round show, Hazlewood 6-fer powers AUS to big win

South Africa vs Australia, Highlights, 1st Test: AUS defeat SA by 214 runs, as they now go 1-0 up in the series.

Australia win by 214 runs (AFP)

South Africa vs Australia, Highlights, 1st Test, Day 5: Australia have defeated South Africa by a margin of 214 runs. In the final day, the Proteas tried to put up a fight, but once the new ball was taken, the Aussie pacers unleashed fury, taking the last four wickets in just two overs. Josh Hazlewood was the star with the ball taking 6 wickets. The main architecht of the victory, however, was Matt Renshaw. It was his 190 in the first innings that propelled Australia to 390 after going 124/6 down. He also scored 82 runs in the second innings, and even took two crucial wickets. The Aussies go 1-0 up in the series.

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• 13 Oct 2026, 04:55:45 PM IST

  Australia win!!

  And Australia wrap it up under an hour after the start of the second session. They lost their last four wickets in a flurry. Anrich Nortje was the last wicket to fall, as Josh Hazlewood picked up his 6th wicket of the innings. The visitors have won by 214 runs and have gone 1-0 up in the series.

• 13 Oct 2026, 04:50:42 PM IST

  9th wicket down!!

  The Australians are now looking to wrap things uop early. Aiden Markram departs after his marathon innings of 75 runs. Mitchell Starc takes his wicket, as South Africa are now 9 down. One wicket more and the visitors will win the first match.

• 13 Oct 2026, 04:41:26 PM IST

  Five-fer for Hazlewood

  Josh Hazlewood has now picked up a well-deserved five-wicket haul. In fact, in the same over that he dismissed Marco Jansen, he took the wicket of Simon Harmer. This time he bowls a sharp bouncer which clips the glove of the South African, and goes straight into the fielder's hands.

• 13 Oct 2026, 04:36:43 PM IST

  Hazlewood strikes again!!

  Josh Hazlewood has been absolutely brilliant in this innings, as he has picked up four wickets. Marco Jansen becomes his latest victim, as he castles his stumps. South Africa now lose 7 wickets, and inch one step closer to defeat. All hopes now lie on Aiden Markram.

• 13 Oct 2026, 04:32:04 PM IST

  200 up for South Africa

  Marco Jansen and Aiden Markram have been going quite smoothly, with Jansen chaging his gears drastically after lunch. The home side need 221 to win. Most impotantly, they need to survive close to two sessions to seal a draw.

• 13 Oct 2026, 04:23:33 PM IST

  New ball taken!!

  This is a crucial juncture of the match as Australia have decided to take the second new ball of the game. The pace trio of the visitors will now come back into the game as they would aim to generate some swing and movement. Aiden Markram and Marco Jansen have to now sink their teeth to the ground in order to survive.

• 13 Oct 2026, 04:11:52 PM IST

  Marco Jansen launches counter attack

  In the last two balls of the second over by Nic Maddinson, Marco Jansen did something that was a complete departure from what the South Africans did so far. He hit a six and a four off consecutive deliveries. Is it a sign of a change of intent from the home side?

• 13 Oct 2026, 03:59:17 PM IST

  Second session begins!!

  The second session of the final Test between South Africa and Australia has begun. The equation is simple. South Africa need 255 to win the match, which looks far out of reach at the moment. Australia need just 4 wickets to seal the victory for them. However, if the South African lower order makes life difficult for the visitors, then we may be in for a thrilling draw.

• 13 Oct 2026, 03:18:38 PM IST

  LUNCH time!!

  Its lunch on Day 5 of the first Test, as Australia clearly hold the upper hand. South Africa have lost 6 wickets for 166 runs. In the final two sessions of the game, Australia are just 4 wickets away from victory. On the other hand, the home side have no option left but to fight it out and force a draw. Aiden Markram holds the key as he remains unbeaten on 69.

• 13 Oct 2026, 03:13:23 PM IST

  South Africa gets two back-to-back wickets

  Back To Back Wickets In Consecutive Overs Hazlewood Gets His 3rd & Renshaw His 2nd 😍🔥 https://t.co/9a3WH0DtDb

  — Cricket Dani (@CricketDani56) October 13, 2026

  A stunning catch from Alex Carey, and the golden arm of Matt Renshaw did the trick as South Africa lost two back to back wickets of Wiaan Mulder and Kyle Verryenne.

• 13 Oct 2026, 02:58:18 PM IST

  Renshaw's golden arm strikes again!!

  Oh no!! South Africa have lost yet another wicket, as Kyle Veryenne becomes the 6th Proteas batter to bite the dust. Matt Renshaw's golden form in this match continues as he can do no wrong. This is the second wicket of the innngs for the Australian, to follow up his impressive batting in both Australian innings.

• 13 Oct 2026, 02:54:03 PM IST

  Wiaan Mulder gone!!

  Australia have finallt penetrated the South African batting, after they showed some incredible resilience. Wiaan Mulder becomes the fifth Proteas batter to be dismissed, as Josh Hazlewood picks up his scalp. This is the third wicket for Hazelwood. All hopes lie on Aiden Markram now.

• 13 Oct 2026, 02:48:48 PM IST

  Mitchell Starc bowling fast!!

  Mitchell Starc has been sensatinal with his pace bowling. He is consistently bowling at speeds of over 140-145. South Africa, however, are continuously defending as if their lives depended on it.

• 13 Oct 2026, 02:30:42 PM IST

  South Africa refuse to break down!!

  The South African batting is refusing to break down, as they are playing a tremendous match-saving effort. None of the Aussie pacers are finding an answer as the Proteas manage to hold their ground. It might need something special from the visitors to break them down. Maybe bring in the golden arm of Matt Renshaw, the man who can do no wrong at the moment.

• 13 Oct 2026, 02:16:40 PM IST

  Aiden Markram's remarkable fourth innings record

  Aiden Markram has remarkable record whenever he has stood ground in the fourth innings of a Test match. He has converted all three previous fourth innings fifties into hundreds. This includes his memorable ton in the final of the WTC 2025.
  
  This is also Markram's second-slowest Test fifty, and also his first 50+ score since the WTC 2025 final.

• 13 Oct 2026, 02:06:25 PM IST

  50-run stand for South Africa!!

  South Africa are fighting back, and doing it in grinding fashion. Aiden Markram is holding his own after reaching his half-century, while on the other hand, Wiaan Mulder is holding his own too. The duo have completed their half-century stand in 134 balls.

• 13 Oct 2026, 01:55:47 PM IST

  South Africa grinding their teeth!!

  South Africa are looking extremely solid, with both Aiden Markram and Wiaan Mulder defending like their lives depend on it. It looks like the home side are playing for a draw, unless and until they plan to accelerate in the later stages.

• 13 Oct 2026, 01:24:19 PM IST

  Fifty for Aiden Markram!!

  Aiden Markram had slammed a very crucial half-century early on Day 5. He looks calm and composed and he needs to maintain this very composure, if South Africa aim to win or draw this Test. Pat Cummins and his team of bowlers will look to get his wicket to topple the Proteas lineup.

• 13 Oct 2026, 01:15:39 PM IST

  Action begins!!

  The action as begun on the final day of the 1st Test as both South Africa and Australia aim for a win. The Aussies hold the upper hand as they need 6 wickets to win. Meanwhile, it is Aiden Markram that holds the key for South Africa, as they need a herculean effort to win this game.

• 13 Oct 2026, 12:57:03 PM IST

  A recap of all the action so far!!

  Batting first, Australia were in trouble as they lost 6 wickets for 124 runs in the first innings. However, the visitors registered a stellar fightback as they managed to score 390, and were led by Matt Renshaw who slammed 190 runs. South Africa were then all out for 284, with Pat Cummins leading the charge with a three-wicket haul. Leading by 106 runs, Australia declared at 314/6, with Renshaw again top scoring with 82 runs. At the end of Day 4, Australia were on top as South Africa were reeling at 102/4, thus needing 319 to win on the final day of the match.

• 13 Oct 2026, 12:43:39 PM IST

  Hello and welcome!!

  Hello and welcome to Kingsmead in Durban as we bring to you all the latest updates from the thrilling Day 5 of the 1st Test match between Australia and South Africa. It will be an intense day of action as both sides eye a win.