Matt Renshaw has bettered a record held by Virat Kohli for nearly a decade, becoming the highest scorer while batting alongside the tail in a Test innings since 2002.
Australia batter Matt Renshaw broke Virat Kohli's decade-old record by scoring 174 runs in partnerships with the lower order during his career-best 190 against South Africa in Durban. Renshaw helped Australia recover from 124/6 to finish their first innings at 390 all out on Day 2 at Kingsmead. His effort surpassed Kohli's previous benchmark of 171 runs set against England in 2016.
Renshaw's marathon innings lasted 397 deliveries, featuring a crucial 134-run stand for the ninth wicket alongside Nathan Lyon. South Africa's Wiaan Mulder claimed 4/68 with the ball before the hosts reached 27/1 at stumps, trailing Australia by 363 runs after Josh Hazlewood dismissed Ryan Rickelton.
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