Renshaw delivers again as Australia close on win
Summary
Australia is close to winning the first Test cricket match against South Africa in Durban. Matt Renshaw scored important runs and even took a wicket, helping Australia set a target of 421 runs. South Africa needs to score 319 runs with six wickets left to avoid losing.Key Facts
- The match is the first Test in the series between Australia and South Africa, played in Durban on day four.
- Australia declared their second innings at 314 for 6, with Matt Renshaw scoring 89 runs.
- Renshaw also took a wicket using off-spin bowling, dismissing South African captain Temba Bavuma.
- South Africa ended day four at 102 runs for 4 wickets, needing 319 more to win.
- South Africa's Aiden Markram is unbeaten on 45 runs and has a strong record against Australia.
- Captain Pat Cummins helped dismiss another South African batsman, Tristan Stubbs.
- South Africa had an 11-win and 1-draw record under captain Bavuma before this match.
- Steve Smith, an Australian player, was briefly taken off field after being hit on the helmet.
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