South Africa vs Australia, LIVE Score, 1st Test: Aiden Markram holds fort with Wiaan Mulder as SA aim to save match
South Africa vs Australia, LIVE Score, 1st Test: Catch all the latest live updates from Day 5 of the Durban Test match, as both teams aim for a win.
South Africa vs Australia, LIVE Score, 1st Test, Day 5: SA and AUS will come at loggerheads in the final day of the 1st Test match at Kingsmead in Durban, as both sides aim for a win. The home side ended Day 4 on a dicey position of 102/4, with 319 more runs to win. Aiden Markram is batting at 45, and he holds the key for the home side if they want to win or even chase a draw. On the other side, the Australian bowlers were on a high as they peppered the hosts with their pace, with Josh Hazlewood taking 2 wickets. Australia need 6 wickets in the final day to seal the deal, and win a memorable match after coming from behind....Read More
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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