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Renshaw stars as Australia close in on first Test victory in Durban

Matt Renshaw continued to hog centre stage as Australia pushed closer to winning the first Test against South Africa in Durban.

By Stuart Hodge · Sky Sports

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 4:15 PM

Key Things to Know

Matt Renshaw scored 82 and took his maiden Test wicket as Australia closed in on victory in Durban.
Australia declared their second innings at 314-6, setting South Africa a target of 421 runs.
South Africa finished day four on 102-4, leaving Australia requiring six wickets to win.

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Matt Renshaw starred with bat and ball to put Australia on the brink of victory in the first Test against South Africa in Durban. Renshaw followed up his first-innings 190 by scoring 82 runs before claiming his maiden Test wicket, dismissing South Africa captain Temba Bavuma. Australia declared their second innings on 314-6 shortly before tea on day four, setting the hosts a massive target of 421 runs.

South Africa closed day four at 102-4, still requiring 319 runs to win with Aiden Markram unbeaten on 45. Josh Hazlewood took two wickets and Pat Cummins claimed one, while Steve Smith was substituted after being struck on the helmet by an Anrich Nortje bouncer.

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