Matt Renshaw’s record 190 puts Australia in cont...

Summary

• Australia took control of the opening Test against South Africa after Matt Renshaw produced a career-best 190 runs on the second day at Kingsmead in Durban on Saturday October 10, 2026.
• It was the highest ninth-wicket stand by Australia against South Africa and the biggest partnership for that wicket in a Test at Durban.
• With South Africa at 27 for one the opening Test remains in progress but Renshaw’s marathon innings has given Australia a substantial first-innings advantage.

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Australia took control of the opening Test against South Africa after Matt Renshaw produced a career-best 190 runs on the second day at Kingsmead in Durban on Saturday October 10, 2026.

Renshaw’s outstanding innings helped Australia reach 390 all out in their first innings. South Africa finished the day at 27 for one after bad light brought play to an early end. Aiden Markram was unbeaten on 15 while David Bedingham was not out on 12 as the hosts prepared to continue their reply on the third morning.