IN PICS | Aussies taste victory in first Test against Proteas

On Oct 13, 2026

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Australia defeated South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on Tuesday.

Richard Kettleborough signals four runs during day 4 of the first Test between South Africa and Australia at Kingsmead in Durban. Photo: Sandile Ndlovu

The Proteas were bowled out for 202 in their second innings while chasing an unlikely target of 421 runs.

Mitchell Starc of Australia catches a ball during day 4 of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban. Photo: Sandile Ndlovu

Aiden Markram top-scored for South Africa with a determined 75 off 237 balls, but his dismissal — caught by wicketkeeper Alex Carey off Mitchell Starc — dealt a major blow to the home side’s hopes of saving the match.

Marco Jansen of South Africa during day 4 of the first Test against Australia at Kingsmead in Durban. Photo: Sandile Ndlovu

Australia’s Josh Hazlewood was the standout bowler, claiming 6/49 to dismantle the Proteas’ batting line-up.

South Africa had resumed the final day on 102/4, with Markram leading the resistance, but the loss of key wickets prevented the hosts from mounting a successful comeback.

Aiden Markram of South Africa and Nic Maddinson of Australia during day 4 of the first Test at Kingsmead in Durban. Photo: Sandile Ndlovu

The result gives Australia victory in the opening Test of the series, leaving the Proteas with questions to answer ahead of the next encounter in Gqeberha.

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