In Cricket, South Africa defeated Australia by 177 runs in the first Test at Perth to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. On the final day of the Test today, the home side was trying to save the match with 6 wickets in hand. Australia were 169 for 4 as they began the day, chasing a target of 539. South African young paceman Kagiso Rabada dismantled the top and middle order to help his side register a historic victory.His figures in the second innings were 5 for 92. Australia were cleaned up on 361 after they had made 244 in their first. Earlier, the Proteas had made 242 in their first innings before amassing 540 for 8 declared in the second. The Aussies have lost a Test at the WACA Stadium after a gap of 28 years.