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Renshaw shines with bat and claims maiden Test wicket against South Africa

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News18•12-10-2026, 21:25
Renshaw shines with bat and claims maiden Test wicket against South Africa
- •Matt Renshaw scored 190 in the first innings and added 82 runs in the second innings during the first Test against South Africa in Durban.
- •Renshaw claimed his first-ever Test wicket by dismissing South Africa captain Temba Bavuma, who was caught by Nic Maddinson for just one run.
- •The milestone wicket came during the 30th over of South Africa's second innings on Day 4 as Australia pushed for a historic win.
- •South Africa finished the fourth day at 102 for 4, still needing 319 more runs to chase down the massive 421-run target.
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Matt Renshaw scored a total of 272 runs in the match, consisting of 190 runs in the first innings and 82 runs as a No. 5 batter in the second innings on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Matt Renshaw claimed his maiden Test wicket in the third session on Day 4 (Monday, October 12, 2026) by dismissing South Africa captain Temba Bavuma, who was caught by Nic Maddinson after scoring one run.
Chasing a target of 421 runs, South Africa finished the fourth day's play at 102/4 and require 319 more runs on Tuesday to secure a victory.





