- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Australia beat South Africa within two days
Australia rolled South Africa for 99 in their second innings to claim a first Test win in two days. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP
Dec. 18: Australia claimed victory over South Africa within two days of the first Test as 19 wickets fell on the second day's play in Brisbane.
Resuming on 145-5, Australia were bowled out for 218, before dismissing South Africa for just 99.
Captain Pat Cummins took 5-42 and Mitchell Starc 2-26 to leave Australia needing 34 runs to win.
The hosts chased down their target in 7.5 overs, despite pace bowler Kagiso Rabada's 4-13.
First Test, Brisbane Cricket Ground
South Africa 152 (Verreynne 64, Lyon 3-14) & 99 (Cummins 5-42)
Australia 218 (Head 92, Rabada 4-76) & 35-4 (Rabada 4-13)
Australia won by six wickets
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