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Renshaw's 190 lifts Australia to 390 in Durban

Australia's Matt Renshaw scores career-best 190 in Test match against South Africa.

New York Editorial News Desk October 11, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Renshaw scored 190 in 111.2 overs, facing 390 balls.
  • His innings included a partnership of 134 runs with Nathan Lyon.
  • Australia faces decisions on opener roles after Maddinson's duck.

Matt Renshaw scored a career-best 190 in a Test match against South Africa in Durban, leading Australia to a total of 390. The innings lasted 111.2 overs, with Renshaw facing 390 balls.

Renshaw's performance included a partnership of 134 runs with Nathan Lyon, who contributed 27 runs. Captain Pat Cummins added 43 runs earlier in the innings, providing crucial support.

Renshaw batted defensively against fast bowlers, leaving most deliveries outside the off-stump corridor. He used more expansive strokes against spinners, showcasing patience and skill.

Australia's opener Nic Maddinson was dismissed for a duck in his first Test innings, marking the longest duck by a Test opener this century. His performance will influence the selectors' decision on his future role.

With Renshaw now having a strong record at five, Australia faces a dilemma: should they keep him at five or promote him to open with Travis Head? Maddinson, an attacking left-hander, has experience in the middle order but is still learning as an opener.

Cameron Green's potential return adds another layer of complexity. If fit, Green could replace Beau Webster, with Alex Carey moving to seven. Marnus Labuschagne, who scored 37 in his first innings, remains under pressure.

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