Australia secured a 214-run victory over South Africa in the first Test of their three-match series, taking a 1-0 lead.

Entering the final day in Durban, Australia needed just six more wickets to seal the win, while South Africa required an improbable 319 runs to claim victory. Despite a valiant effort from Aiden Markram, who scored 75, the Australian bowlers proved too strong, finishing off the innings shortly after lunch.

Josh Hazlewood delivered an outstanding performance, claiming 6 wickets for 49 runs, achieving his career-best figures. His pivotal breakthroughs included the dismissal of Wiaan Mulder for 29, which ended a promising 69-run partnership with Markram and dashed South Africa's hopes for a draw.

Key highlights from the match:

• Australia leads the series 1-0.
• Hazlewood's impressive figures: 6-49.
• Markram's notable innings of 75.

As the teams prepare for the next encounter, Australia looks to build on this momentum while South Africa seeks to bounce back in the second Test.