Australia strikes twice as South Africa clings on in tense last-day chase in Kingsmead test
DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Australia snagged two South Africa wickets in its pursuit of six to win the first cricket test at Kingsmead on the last day Tuesday.South Africa restarted on 102-4 with a daunting victory target of 421, and was intent in the morning more on surviving than going for a world record fourth-innings run chase.
DURBAN, South Africa - In a tense final-day chase, Australia managed to dismiss two South African players and secure a win in the first cricket test at Kingsmead. Starting with a formidable target of 421, South Africa struggled to make significant progress on a placid pitch. Aiden Markram and Wiaan Mulder put on a steady 64 runs in 32 overs during lunch, but it was not enough to sustain their efforts.
Josh Hazlewood broke the deadlock, dismissing Mulder and Alex Carey, ending Mulder's 110-ball innings on 29 not out. The dismissal of Kyle Verreynne shortly after set the stage for Australia's victory.
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