Renshaw puts victory in sight for Australia
DURBAN: Matt Renshaw top-scored for the second time in the match and took a key wicket as Australia pushed for victory on the fourth day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Monday.
Durban, Monday: Matt Renshaw's blistering 82 in the second innings proved pivotal for Australia as they pushed for victory in the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead. Set an improbable target of 421 runs, South Africa were 102 for four at the close of play on the fourth day. Renshaw's rapid 82 saw Australia reach 314 for six in just 58 overs before declaring.
Opening bowler Josh Hazlewood had taken two wickets before Renshaw, a part-time off-spinner, claimed his first Test wicket when he dismissed captain Temba Bavuma. Australian captain Pat Cummins followed with the dismissal of Tristan Stubbs, leaving South Africa with a seemingly impossible task to retain Bavuma's unbeaten captaincy record.
South Africa's captain Bavuma, who has led his team to 11 victories and a draw in his 12 Tests since 2023, had led South Africa to a World Test Championship final victory over Australia in 2025.
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