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Josh Hazlewood Shines with Six Wickets as Australia Crushes South Africa
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News18•13-10-2026, 17:26
Josh Hazlewood Shines with Six Wickets as Australia Crushes South Africa
- •Josh Hazlewood claimed six wickets for 49 runs to lead Australia to a dominant 214-run victory over South Africa on Day 5 at Kingsmead.
- •Chasing a target of 421, South Africa was bowled out for 206 despite a resilient 75-run knock from opener Aiden Markram.
- •Matt Renshaw contributed significantly by top-scoring in both innings and claiming his maiden Test wicket.
- •Steve Smith secured a new world record for the most catches by a fielder in Test matches by taking his fifth catch of the game.
- •The victory marks a strong start to the first Test series between the two teams in South Africa since 2018.
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Josh Hazlewood claimed six wickets for 49 runs, finishing with 6/49 to help Australia secure a 214-run victory against South Africa on Day 5 of the first Test at Kingsmead.
Matt Renshaw was named Player of the Match after top-scoring in both innings with 190 and 82, while also claiming his maiden Test wicket against South Africa's captain.
Steve Smith became the world record-holder for the most catches by a fielder in Test matches after taking five catches during the game.
