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Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in Durban Test

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Australia took a 1-0 Test-series lead after bowling South Africa out for 206 in Durban.

Key takeaways

Australia took a 1-0 Test-series lead after bowling South Africa out for 206 in Durban.

What happened

The ICC and ABC reported Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test at Durban on 13 October. South Africa were dismissed for 206 in their final innings. Matt Renshaw was named player of the match after scores of 190 and 82. The completed result is a material update to TalkEmber's earlier match preview.

Why it matters

The victory puts Australia 1-0 ahead in the series and affects World Test Championship standings.

What to watch

The second Test is scheduled to begin in Gqeberha on 18 October; watch team availability and conditions.

Sources

Sources

  1. International Cricket Council
  2. ABC News

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