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South Africa vs Australia: The questions posed after Proteas' heavy defeat
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Australia ended South Africa's 12-match unbeaten streak with a comprehensive 214-run victory in the first Test at Durban, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
- Josh Hazlewood delivered career-best bowling figures of 6-49, while Matt Renshaw scored a commanding 190, helping Australia dominate across all departments.
- South Africa's batting struggled significantly, with key players like Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, and Wiaan Mulder failing to convert starts against a strong Australian attack.
- Proteas coach Shukri Conrad expressed concern over the batting performance and noted that South Africa's bowlers, including spinners Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj, lacked their usual sharpness.
- With the second Test starting in five days and Kagiso Rabada nearing a return from injury, South Africa faces pressure to shake off rust and improve quickly ahead of upcoming challenges.
