Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in first Test

Australia won the first Test against South Africa in Durban to take a 1–0 lead in the three-match series. The match ended on October 13, its fifth day.

South Africa needed 421 runs to win in their second innings. The hosts were bowled out for 206, giving Australia a 214-run victory.

Josh Hazlewood took six wickets for 49 runs. On the final day he dismissed, among others, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen and Anrich Nortje. Aiden Markram provided the longest resistance, scoring 75 before Mitchell Starc took his wicket.

Matt Renshaw was named Player of the Match. The International Cricket Council reported that he scored 190 and 82 in Australia's two innings and also contributed with the ball.

The second Test begins on October 18 at St George's Park in Gqeberha. The Durban result settles the opening match, rather than the entire series.