{"id":679,"date":"2026-10-13T13:35:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T12:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cricketkidunyya.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/13\/australia-fans-react-to-superb-win-by-214-runs-against-south-africa-in-durban\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T13:35:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T12:35:35","slug":"australia-fans-react-to-superb-win-by-214-runs-against-south-africa-in-durban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cricketkidunyya.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/13\/australia-fans-react-to-superb-win-by-214-runs-against-south-africa-in-durban\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia fans react to superb win by 214 runs against South Africa in Durban"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last Updated on 15 minutes ago by Charbel Coorey<\/a><\/p>\n

Australia<\/a> have taken a 1-0 lead in their highly-anticipated series against South Africa, winning the Durban Test by 214 runs. The Proteas fought hard in the first session on day five courtesy of Aiden Markram and Wiaan Mulder, but two quick wickets shortly before lunch was a hammer blow.<\/p>\n

Marco Jansen was positive after the break, again raising hopes of South Africa getting to tea and bad light potentially coming into the equation in the final session. However, the timing of Australia\u2019s declaration yesterday ensured they would get two new balls, and the second is what the match rested on.<\/p>\n

Josh Hazlewood was outstanding, producing his best bowling figures in Tests. He looked threatening right throughout on a pretty good batting surface, getting the ball to move both in the air and off the surface. After breaking two important partnerships via the David Bedingham and Wiaan Mulder wickets, Hazlewood then dismissed Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer with superb deliveries to leave South Africa eight down.<\/p>\n

The delivery to Harmer in particular was unplayable, rising sharply off a length to catch the glove through to Alex Carey.<\/p>\n

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I can’t fault Mulder too much for this<\/p>\n

At least he showed fight for over 30 overs and didn’t just throw his wicket away pic.twitter.com\/rJrhDgNvmH<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Werner (@Werries_) October 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Aiden Markram fell soon after, caught behind off Mitchell Starc for a fighting 237-ball 75; the only 50+ score by a South African in this match. Anrich Nortje was the final wicket to fall, giving Hazlewood career-best figures of 6\/49.<\/p>\n

However, the match belonged to Matt Renshaw. After scoring 272 runs across both innings<\/a>, he took 2\/30 off 13 overs, including the vital wicket of captain Temba Bavuma yesterday evening.<\/p>\n

It marks an outstanding return to the Test team for the 30-year-old, which could prove to be a pivotal moment in his career. Australia were in all sorts of trouble at 124\/6 on day one, with Renshaw\u2019s marathon 397-ball 190 lifting the visitors to a strong total of 390.<\/p>\n

\u201cPretty tired. Been a while since I played a five-day Test,\u201d Renshaw said after the match. \u201cWanted to stay out as long as I could on day 1. Build partnerships with bowlers, had good allies [in Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon], and play as many balls as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Australia fans react to big win by Pat Cummins\u2019 team in Durban<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Two months ago, Australia suffered a shock loss to Bangladesh in Darwin, raising concerns as to how they will perform in a huge 12 months ahead. They have responded well since and have made an excellent start to the series.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the reactions from Australian fans to the victory.<\/p>\n

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Good cricket, excellent win<\/p>\n

Matt Renshaw \"\ud83d\udc51\"#SAvAUS<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Czn5fAB2UP<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Deep Longstop \"\ud83d\udc36\" \"\ud83c\udfcf\" (@deeplongstop) October 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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It’s Matt Renshaw’s world, we’re just living in it<\/p>\n

\u2014 Lenny Phillips (@lenphil29) October 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Only one MOTM here \u2013 Renshaw\u2019s Match #SAvAUS<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/RTtWYVDeXh<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Adam Collins (@collinsadam) October 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Josh Hazlewood since 1 January 2024<\/p>\n

67 wickets at 14.8 <\/p>\n

\"\ud83c\udfcf\" #RSAvAUS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Glenn Mitchell (@MitchellGlenn) October 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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‘The Matt Renshaw Test Match’.<\/p>\n

Imagine being 20, given your Baggy Green and scoring 184 in a Test.
Then losing your place, dropped by your state team just before pandemic and wondering if it\u2019s over.
Then a break.<\/p>\n

Years later, you return to score 190 and 82.
Deserved Renners. \"\ud83d\udc51\" pic.twitter.com\/k6jz0BXu0d<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Saksham Dhaka (@SakSpeaksHQ) October 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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HOFF. What a spell. <\/p>\n

Aussies have been relentless since 6\/160 on day one, quite remarkable given how good SA are! #SAvAUS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Trent Copeland (@copes9) October 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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From 124-6 on day 1, to a 214 run victory. Just what we do, apparently.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Neal Gardner (@Nealbackup) October 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Comprehensive display by Australia. An old fashion test win against good opposition. Make a good amount of runs, bat time, and turn up the pressure with world class bowling. Proper stuff. Renshaw elite. #SAvAUS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tom Haylock (@thaylock) October 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Australia proving people again that they still have it \"\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa\"\"\ud83c\udfcf\"\"\u270a\ud83c\udffc\"<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jake Jeakings (@JakeJeakings1) October 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Good win that. Pivotal moment in the career of M.Renshaw you would think.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Tom O’Neil (@thomasjameoneil) October 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Winner winner pic.twitter.com\/xDV4C8jWRE<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 mieks \"\ud83d\udcab\" (@sleepyteaspoon_) October 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Proper, old fashioned Test win for Aus. Renshaw \"\u2705\", Hazlewood \"\u2705\"<\/p>\n

See you in Port Elizabeth @SEN_Cricket<\/a> \"\ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6\"\"\ud83d\ude0d\"<\/p>\n

\u2014 Tom Morris (@tommorris32) October 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Did Australia\u2019s selectors really get it wrong? Slammed for picking Nic Maddinson to open, though it allowed Renshaw to bat five, make 190 & 82. Maddinson makes 48 in second innings. Australia win by 214 runs. #SAvAUS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Andrew Wu (@wutube) October 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Australia have come from behind to claim a famous victory in Durban! \"\ud83e\udd2d\"<\/p>\n

We go 1-0 up!!!<\/p>\n

Well done Australia!!!! \"\ud83d\ude0e\"\"\u2764\"#SAvAUS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Lachy (@lachy_steele) October 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

The second Test begins on Sunday at Gqeberha.<\/p>\n

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