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Australia take control as South Africa fall to 99 for 4 in Durban
Australia and South Africa are playing the first Test of their series in Durban.
Australia made 390 in its first innings, led by Matt Renshaw’s 190.
South Africa began day three at 27 for 1, trailing by 363 runs.
By 99 for 4, the hosts were still 291 runs behind, with David Bedingham out for 49.
Australia’s bowlers are trying to take more wickets and keep South Africa from catching up.
The pitch may turn more as the match goes on, though reports differ on how much help it has offered bowlers so far.
South Africa now need to build a substantial innings to get back into the match.
Australia held a commanding position in the first Test against South Africa after scoring 390 in their first innings.
Matt Renshaw made 190, helping Australia recover from 124 for 6.
South Africa ended day two at 27 for 1, still 363 runs behind.
Play on day two ended early because of bad light for the second evening in a row.
South Africa resumed batting on day three at Kingsmead in Durban.
- Who
- Australia and South Africa’s men’s cricket teams.
- What
- Australia scored 390 in its first innings, led by Matt Renshaw’s 190. South Africa resumed on 27 for 1, 363 runs behind.
- When
- The third day of the first Test was on 11 October 2026.
- Where
- Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa.
- Why
- Australia’s strong first-innings total put it in a commanding position. South Africa was batting to reduce the deficit.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
It’s been a long time coming and I probably didn’t think I’d be in this situation.
South Africa have let that slip massively
They’ll find it hard to get back into this game, given the quality of bowlers that Australia have.
Australia were 124 for 6 as Matt Renshaw began an unbeaten innings of 46.
Renshaw scored 190 as Australia were dismissed for 390.
South Africa reached 27 for 1 before bad light ended play.
South Africa resumed day three at 27 for 1, 363 runs behind Australia.
- Australia first-innings total
- 390
- Matt Renshaw’s score
- 190
- South Africa’s score at stumps on day two
- 27 for 1
- Deficit at the start of day three
- 363 runs
- Venue
- Kingsmead, Durban
Sources
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