The defeat ended Bavuma's unbeaten record as South Africa's Test captain, which had lasted 12 matches since he took charge in February 2023. Australia, led by Pat Cummins, also took a 1-0 lead in the ongoing three-match series. Notably, South Africa defeated Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.
The graphic displayed Australia's scores of 390 and 314/6 declared, alongside South Africa's totals of 284 and 206. It also highlighted Hazlewood's bowling figures of 6/49 from 16.5 overs, including four maidens.
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Josh Hazlewood and Matt Renshaw Star in Australia's Durban Win
Australia dominated the opening Test after posting 390 in the first innings. South Africa replied with 284 before the visitors declared their second innings at 314/6 to set the hosts a target of 421 runs.
Hazlewood then led Australia's attack on the final day, taking 6/49 as South Africa collapsed for 206 despite Aiden Markram's fighting half-century. The fast bowler had taken 2/54 in the first innings, finishing with eight wickets for 103 runs in the match.
Temba Bavuma Reacts to First Test Defeat as South Africa Captain
Temba Bavuma had enjoyed an impressive start to his captaincy, winning 11 of his first 12 Tests in charge, with the other match ending in a draw against the West Indies. The loss in Durban marked his first defeat as South Africa's Test captain in his 13th match in the role.
“It’s not the way you want to start. You’ve got to give it to the Australians, the way they dominated the majority of the game," Temba Bavuma said. "The way they stuck into us."
"We can learn from the way they went about it from a batting and bowling point of view, but I think you’ve got to give it to them in terms of their performance," he added.
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