Renshaw's 190 puts Australia in control against South Africa

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 17:08 · Archive

Matt Renshaw scored 190 to guide Australia to 390 all out on day two of the first Test against South Africa in Durban.

Matt Renshaw scored a career-best 190 to guide Australia to 390 all out on day two of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban. The 30-year-old's innings was his first Test century in nine years and 280 days, coming after Australia had been reduced to 124 for six on the first day. Resuming 46 not out on day two, Renshaw showed patience and concentration, defending calmly and picking off poor deliveries as he steadied Australia's innings.

Renshaw batted through two extended sessions in partnership with lower-order batsmen, notably adding 134 runs with number ten Nathan Lyon. He brought up his century off 204 balls and was eventually dismissed just after tea as last man out. His innings proved decisive in lifting Australia from peril to a position of dominance.

Renshaw had been expected to open the batting but was dropped to number five in the order. The Queenslander, who was born in Middlesbrough and was a childhood friend of England captain Joe Root before his family moved to Australia when he was seven, has struggled with a troubled international career. He averaged 19.41 across 10 Tests after a debut aged 20, before being recalled earlier this year.

Former Australia batter Simon Katich praised Renshaw's approach, saying on SEN Radio: 'I like him as a player. When he first came in, I liked him as a player, even though others thought he was too defensive. I think that is what this team has needed and been crying out for.' Renshaw attacked only 14.2 per cent of deliveries in making his first 50 runs, the lowest figure among Australia's top order.

South Africa's bowlers had taken early control on day one, but the pitch lost bounce and movement as the match progressed. Wiaan Mulder was the pick of the home bowlers with figures of 4-51 off 22 overs. South Africa reached 27 for one in their reply when bad light forced an early end to day two.

How it is being reported

• Record-breaking Renshaw puts Australia on top in DurbanMatt 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 27-1 in reply before play was ended prematurely by bad light.Sky Sports · 10 Oct, 17:06
• Matt Renshaw’s epic 190 helps Australia turn tables on South Africa in DurbanRenshaw’s century was his first in Tests for nine years Lyon helps build second-highest ninth-wicket partnership If the choice to ask Nic Maddinson to open in Durban was a bust, the upside for Australia was that it pushed Matthew Renshaw down to number five. From there, the Queenslander returned from 10 years on the periphery to the centre of the spotlight in the first Test against South Africa, with an innings of 190 that saved Australia from peril, settled them into stability, then lifted them to dominance. Staunch support from the lower order was the other part of the equation, as Renshaw…The Guardian · 10 Oct, 16:51
• Sublime Matt Renshaw century leads Australia fightback in first Test against South AfricaRenshaw made an outstanding 190 as the tourists hit back on the second dayIndependent Sport · 10 Oct, 16:47
• Middlesbrough-born Renshaw's epic 190 lifts AustraliaAfter nine years and 280 days, Matt Renshaw scores epic century to put Australia on top against South Africa and push his own case for a regular place.BBC News · 10 Oct, 15:06

In this story: Matt Renshaw · Australia · South Africa · Durban · Pat Cummins · Nathan Lyon · Joe Root · Wiaan Mulder

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