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Renshaw and Cummins lead Australia’s recovery in Durban Test
Australia and South Africa are playing the first Test of their series at Kingsmead in Durban.
Australia ended the first day at 187 for six, with Matt Renshaw and captain Pat Cummins still batting.
The top order had struggled against South Africa’s bowlers, who took six wickets.
Renshaw and Cummins steadied the innings with an unbroken partnership and resumed batting on day two.
They moved Australia past 200 as they tried to build a more competitive first-innings total.
Bad light cut short play on the opening day, and overcast skies could again limit how much cricket is possible.
Australia will look to add as many runs as it can, with a total near 300 described as its aim.
Australia ended the opening day of the first Test against South Africa at 187 for six at Kingsmead in Durban.
Matt Renshaw was unbeaten on 46 and captain Pat Cummins was not out on 33 when bad light ended play early.
Renshaw and Cummins had put on an unbroken partnership for the seventh wicket, helping Australia recover after losing six wickets.
South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen and Anrich Nortje each took two wickets on the first day.
Cloud cover and poor light were expected to threaten play again on day two, although one report said rain was not forecast.
- Who
- Australia and South Africa; Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins were batting for Australia.
- What
- The second day of the first Test between South Africa and Australia.
- When
- October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa.
- Why
- Australia aimed to build a competitive first-innings total after ending day one at 187 for six.
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Bad light ended play early after reports said between 65.2 and 65.5 overs had been bowled.
Australia was 187 for six, with Matt Renshaw on 46 and Pat Cummins on 33.
Renshaw and Cummins resumed batting as Australia sought to extend its first-innings total.
- Venue
- Kingsmead, Durban
- Australia at close of day one
- 187 for six
- Matt Renshaw
- Unbeaten on 46
- Pat Cummins
- Not out on 33
- South Africa's leading wicket-takers
- Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen and Anrich Nortje took two wickets each
Sources
South Africa vs Australia, 1st Test Day 2: Live Score and Updates from Durban
Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Renshaw, Cummins resume batting on day two in Durban
South Africa vs Australia LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 2: 6-Down Australia Bank On Matt Renshaw, Captain Pat Cummins vs SA
Live: Matt Renshaw's rescue effort continues on day two in Durban
South Africa vs Australia 1st Test Live Score: Pat Cummins, Matt Renshaw aim to continue fightback in Durban
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