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Australia take victory in first Test over South Africa

Australia have taken a 1-0 series lead over South Africa after Josh Hazlewood's career-best haul bowled them to a 214-run victory over the Proteas in Durban.
Australia take victory in first Test over South Africa

Australia have taken a 1-0 series lead over South Africa after Josh Hazlewood's career-best haul bowled them to a 214-run victory over the Proteas in Durban.

Australia have taken a 1-0 series lead over South Africa after Josh Hazlewood's six wickets bowled them to a 214-run victory over the Proteas in Durban.

Quick turned surprise opener Will Prestwidge has notched a maiden half-century to steer Tasmania to a rain-affected One-Day Cup win over NSW.

Steve Smith has passed his concussion checks and returned to the field in Durban in a massive boost to Australia's hopes of winning the Test series in South Africa.

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