Australia Close on Durban Test Win as Renshaw Shines Again
· Sports · BBC Sport, ESPNCricinfo
Australia are primed to earn a statement victory in the first Test against South Africa in Durban after Matt Renshaw starred with an innings of 89 to set a target of 421. Renshaw followed his 190 in the first innings with another strong knock before declaring on 314-6, and then dismissed South African captain Temba Bavuma with his off-spin. Captain Pat Cummins removed Tristan Stubbs late in the day to leave South Africa struggling at 102-4 at the close of play. Opening batsman Aiden Markram resisted with 45 not out from 115 balls, but the hosts still require 319 runs on the final day to secure an unlikely win. South Africa are defending an unbeaten run of 11 wins and one draw under Bavuma's captaincy, including their victory in the 2025 World Test Championship final against Australia.
Why it matters
This victory would end South Africa's unbeaten Test run under Temba Bavuma and give Australia a crucial 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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