Australia set South Africa daunting 421 to win first test
Matt Renshaw scored 190 in the match, and Pat Cummins hit four sixes in a late push before Australia declared.
- On Monday, Australia declared their second innings at 314-6 at tea on day four of the first Test at Kingsmead, setting hosts South Africa a target of 421 runs to win.
- Australia sought a quick declaration to secure enough time to bowl out South Africa, as bad light curtailed play on each of the opening three days and the Kingsmead pitch began significantly turning.
- Queenslander Matt Renshaw top-scored with 82, opener Nic Maddinson added 48, but Steve Smith was forced into concussion protocols after being struck on the helmet by Anrich Nortje.
- South Africa began their chase facing the daunting 421-run target while Mitchell Starc took the new ball, with Smith remaining off the field following his concussion diagnosis.
- The hosts need a determined batting display to stave off defeat and preserve captain Temba Bavuma's unbeaten 12-Test record, though dark clouds in Durban threaten to again cut play short.
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Renshaw shines again before Australia declaration
Renshaw's attacking 99-ball innings was in vivid contrast to his patient 190 in the first innings as Australia set out to score quickly to give themselves enough time to bowl South Africa out. A nominal 144 overs remained in the match but bad light cut 49 overs from the first three days of play and was likely to be a factor again. Renshaw, 30, was in sight of a second century in the match when he was out to a remarkable juggling return catch by …
1st Test: Renshaw helps Australia set South Africa 421 to win in Durban
Australia extended their lead over South Africa to 280 runs by lunch on the fourth day of the first test, reaching 174-4. Despite losing four key wickets, including Travis Head, Nic Maddinson, Steve Smith, and Marnus Labuschagne, Australia is aiming for a declaration after pushing their lead past 350 to give themselves enough time to bowl out South Africa.
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