Aussies put Proteas to the sword in Durban Test

October 13, 2026

Australia’s disciplined bowling attack sealed a dominant 214-run victory over South Africa on Day 5 of the Test in Durban, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 series.

The visitors laid their foundation for their victory earlier in the match, with Matt Renshaw producing a career-best Test knock of 190 to propel Australia to 390.

South Africa responded with 284, anchored by resilient knocks from David Bedingham and Aiden Markram, to leave Australia with a 106-run lead at the halfway mark.

Chasing a daunting target of 421, South Africa’s top order crumbled under the floodlights on Day 4, with Josh Hazlewood and part-timer Renshaw reducing the hosts to 102/4 at stumps.

Resuming the final morning at 102/4, South Africa faced an uphill battle, but Markram and Wiaan Mulder dug in to offer a period of resistance.

Markram scored a determined 75 off 237 deliveries to hold the innings together, while Mulder contributed 29 before falling to Hazlewood shortly before lunch.

South Africa’s resistance finally ended when Anrich Nortje top-edged a short delivery from Hazlewood, with Nathan Lyon pouching the catch at short cover to bowl South Africa out for 206.

Australia secured a comprehensive 214-run victory to take a 1-0 lead in the series, with the second Test scheduled to take place in Gqeberha.

🚨 MATCH RESULT 🚨

An absolutely gripping Test match comes to an end in the second session of Day 5 at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead in Durban! 🇿🇦🏟️

Australia secure victory by 214 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Dafabet Test series. 🏏

#Unbreakable #SAvAUS https://t.co/BYvG88Se5M

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 13, 2026