Australia tightened their grip on the first Test against South Africa in Durban, leaving the hosts needing another 319 runs with six wickets in hand to pull off a remarkable victory on Day 5. Matt Renshaw continued his outstanding match…
Australia moved within six wickets of victory on Day 4 of the first Test in Durban, leaving South Africa at 102/4 in pursuit of a 421-run target. Josh Hazlewood claimed two wickets, while Pat Cummins and Matt Renshaw took one apiece to put the visitors in command.
Earlier, Australia declared their second innings at 314/6 after Renshaw scored 82, Nic Maddinson hit 48, and Cummins smashed an unbeaten 32 off 12 balls. South Africa enter Day 5 requiring 319 more runs, with Aiden Markram unbeaten on 45.
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