South Africa vs Australia: The questions posed after Proteas' heavy defeat — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-africa-vs-australia-the-questions-posed-after-proteas-heavy-defeatContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. South Africa Faces Tough Questions After Heavy Defeat to Australiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-africa-vs-australia-the-questions-posed-after-proteas-heavy-defeathttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-africa-vs-australia-the-questions-posed-after-proteas-heavy-defeat#u125599Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:37:26 +0000Australia defeated South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test in Durban, ending the Proteas' 12-match unbeaten run. Josh Hazlewood delivered career-best figures of 6-49 to dismantle the hosts as they were bowled out for 206 in their second innings, following a first-innings score of 284. Proteas captain Temba Bavuma blamed the loss on poor batting and tactics, while openly questioning his team's mental strength after the crushing result. The defeat leaves South Africa trailing 1-0 in the three-match series and facing serious concerns over their batting depth and overall approach.Why