Rusty or something more? South Africa's concern after Australia loss

Australia complete 214-run victory over South Africa in Durban. What does heavy defeat mean for the world champions?

Hazlewood dismissed Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer and Anrich Nortje on the final day to beat his previous best figures of 6-67 against India in 2017

Australia 390 & 314-6 dec: Renshaw 82; Nortje 2-56, Maharaj 2-56

South Africa's 12-match unbeaten run came to a shuddering stop with defeat against Australia in Durban, but were they simply rusty or is there more to read into a Test match in which they were outclassed across the five days?

The world champions held on until an hour into the afternoon session on the final day – Aiden Markram fought admirably for 237 deliveries – but Australia, led by Josh Hazlewood with career-best figures of 6-49, eventually broke any lingering resistance to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.

"I would like to see more fight," said Proteas coach Shukri Conrad. "I don't know if it is alarming [but] it is concerning."

Source: BBC Sport