Record-breaking quartet put Australia in full control against South Africa
Australia seized control in the first Test at Durban, dismissing South Africa for 284. A quartet of bowlers—Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon—combined to claim nine wickets, marking a record partnership in the match. Their dominant performance put Australia in a commanding position early in the series. The South African lineup struggled against the pace and spin, failing to build significant partnerships.