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Australia end Temba Bavuma’s historic unbeaten run with Durban Test victory

Australia’s relentless bowling and batting dominance secured a commanding 214-run victory over South Africa in the first Test of their series at Kingsmead, ending Temba Bavuma’s historic 12-match unbeaten streak as captain. The Proteas, chasing a daunting 421, collapsed to 206 all out after a promising start, with only Aiden Markram’s 75 offering resistance.

Australia’s Matt Renshaw was the standout performer, scoring 190 and 82 across the innings while also claiming two crucial wickets, while Josh Hazlewood’s career-best eight-wicket haul sealed the win. The defeat marks Bavuma’s first loss as captain, ending an unprecedented run of 11 wins in his first 12 Tests—a record that now stands broken after South Africa’s first home Test defeat since November 2024.

Australia, meanwhile, extended their dominance at Kingsmead with their fourth consecutive Test win at the venue since 2006, taking a 1-0 series lead and setting up a potential clean sweep in the three-match contest.

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