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Matt Renshaw leads Australia to victory over South Africa in Durban Test

Australia defeated South Africa by a commanding margin after Matt Renshaw scored centuries in both innings during the first Test at Kingsmead.

Record-breaking Renshaw puts Australia on top in Durban
File photo Record-breaking Renshaw puts Australia on top in Durban Photo: Sky Sports

Renshaw dominates with double century display

Matt Renshaw scored 190 runs in the first innings and added 82 in the second to guide Australia to victory. The Queenslander hit seven boundaries and two sixes while facing 99 balls during his aggressive second-innings knock. His performance provided a strong middle-order option for the Australian team chasing a difficult target.

Hazlewood and Cummins take key wickets

Josh Hazlewood dismissed Ryan Rickelton and David Bedingham before claiming Temba Bavuma caught off bat and pad. Pat Cummins removed Tristan Stubbs behind the stumps shortly after to leave South Africa with an impossible task. These early breakthroughs allowed Australia to declare their innings well ahead of schedule.

Opening combination remains uncertain for hosts

Travis Head continues batting at number five despite his success as a stand-in opener in the Ashes series. Captain Pat Cummins noted that doubts remain regarding the suitability of current openers for the upcoming second Test. The team will review options before Sunday's match in Gqeberha without resolving the selection puzzle.

All 6 outlets report consistently

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  • Sky Sports
  • Dawn
  • The Guardian
  • Business Recorder
  • BBC News
  • ABC News Australia

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