Selection critics silenced as Australia's old guard wins first Test
Key points
- Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test in Durban, finishing the match on day five. Josh Hazlewood took 6-49 from 16.5 overs, his best figures in Tests, after South Africa had pushed the contest into the second session.
- Matt Renshaw was named player of the match for his 272 runs and two wickets.
- South Africa now faces questions over its batting and team selection ahead of the second Test in Gqeberha, which starts on Sunday.
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