Renshaw Shatters Kohli’s Decade-Old Record with 190 in Durban

Down 124/6, Matt Renshaw turned the tide with a 41‑run gem in an 86‑run stand with captain Pat Cummins, rescuing the team from a precarious spot. The partnership rattled the South African bowlers, who were looking for a breakthrough.

The real fire‑starter was the ninth‑wicket 134‑run stand with Nathan Lyon. Renshaw, who had already hit a century, added 100 off a marathon 397 deliveries, turning a looming collapse into a steady 390‑run first‑innings total.

He smashed 21 fours and a six, while Cummins added 43, Lyon chipped in 27 off 92, and Josh Hazlewood provided a short‑sighted 26‑run support. South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder took 4/68, but the Australians’ tail proved unstoppable.

Australia now sits at 390 all out, while South Africa trails at 27/1 at stumps. The final day will test whether the hosts can chase the lead, but the Australian side’s newfound resilience looks set to carry them through.

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