Record-breaking Renshaw puts Australia on top in Durban
DURBAN: Matt Renshaw struck a career-best 190 to guide Australia to 390 all out on day two of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Saturday, as the home side reached 27 for one in reply before play was ended prematurely by bad light. Aiden Markram (15 not out) and David Bedingham (12 not out) will resume on the third morning for South Africa, who were frustrated by the…
Durban witnessed a record-breaking innings from Matt Renshaw as Australia claimed 390 all out on the second day of the first Test against South Africa, putting the home side on top. The number five batter scored a career-best 190, sharing a record ninth-wicket stand of 134 with Nathan Lyon, also the highest partnership for that wicket in Durban.
Renshaw's innings came after Australia struggled early in the match, falling to 124 for six on the first day. The captain, Pat Cummins, and Renshaw revived the innings with an 86-run partnership for the seventh wicket, pushing Australia to 187 for six on the second day. Despite South Africa's efforts, the home team was unable to make significant progress, and bad light ended play prematurely.
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