Rusty or something more? South Africa's concern after Australia loss
Summary
South Africa lost to Australia by 214 runs in the first Test match in Durban, ending their 12-match unbeaten streak. Australia’s bowler Josh Hazlewood took his best career figures of 6-49, while South Africa’s batters struggled to score well against a strong Australian attack.Key Facts
- South Africa’s 12-match unbeaten run ended with this loss in Durban.
- Australia won by 214 runs to lead the three-match series 1-0.
- Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood took 6 wickets for 49 runs, his career-best in Test cricket.
- South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram scored 75 in the final innings, showing resilience.
- Many South African batters failed to convert good starts into big scores.
- South Africa played their first Test in almost a year, with limited recent practice.
- Australia also had a long break beforehand but managed a strong performance.
- The match highlighted concerns about South Africa’s batting strength ahead of upcoming games, including against England.
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