Renshaw shines again as Australia close on South Africa win

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 17:58 · Archive

Matt Renshaw scored 82 in Australia's second innings as they move toward victory over South Africa in Durban.

Australia are positioned for a statement victory over South Africa in their opening Test in Durban after Renshaw's continued excellence and a strong bowling performance on day four.

Renshaw, back in the Test team after three years away, followed his 190 in the first innings with 82 in the second, compiled with an aggressive style that included sweeping and reverse-sweeping. Australia declared at 314-6. The 30-year-old then dismissed South Africa captain Temba Bavuma with his part-time off-spin, while captain Pat Cummins took two more wickets to leave South Africa 102-4 at the close.

South Africa, who have not lost under Bavuma's captaincy, face a target of 421 to win and need to survive the final day with six wickets remaining. Opener Aiden Markram remained unbeaten on 45 from 115 balls. The Proteas are without several key players, and their hopes rest largely on Markram's ability to bat out the day.

How it is being reported

• Renshaw stars as Australia close in on first Test victory in DurbanMatt Renshaw continued to hog centre stage as Australia pushed closer to winning the first Test against South Africa in Durban.Sky Sports · 12 Oct, 18:06
• Renshaw’s heroics leave South Africa reeling as Australia close on first Test victoryWhat a few days it has been in the life of Matt Renshaw. His comeback to the Test team had consisted of one innings, edged to slip for eight, before he made the trip to South Africa, where his job as opener suddenly changed to batting five. His first two days of the first Test in Durban were spent compiling his epic 190 to rescue Australia. Then came his fourth day , hammering in the nails on a declaration by top scoring again with 82. Pulling out at 316 for six, Australia set South Africa 421 to win, then took four wickets for 102 by the close; Aiden Markram on 45 will be the main obstacle…The Guardian · 12 Oct, 17:25
• Renshaw delivers again as Australia close on winAustralia close on statement victory over South Africa in Durban after Matt Renshaw's dream Test continues.BBC News · 12 Oct, 17:02

In this story: Matt Renshaw · Temba Bavuma · Australia · South Africa · Durban · Aiden Markram · Pat Cummins

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