Australia’s Matt Renshaw. (AP Photo)
Australia resumed Day 2 at 187/3, but South Africa continued to make inroads through the morning session. Wiaan Mulder claimed two wickets and finished with figures of 4/68, while Pat Cummins added 10 runs to his overnight score before departing for 33. Renshaw, meanwhile, reached his second Test century off 204 balls, his first since scoring 184 against Pakistan in Sydney in 2017. With Australia reduced to 277/8 at lunch, Nathan Lyon joined Renshaw to produce a crucial ninth-wicket partnership. The pair added 134 runs off 283 deliveries, with Lyon contributing 27 from 92 balls. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Renshaw went past 150 off 311 balls and continued to frustrate the South African attack before Marco Jansen dismissed Lyon leg-before-wicket. Renshaw eventually fell for 190, caught at slip off Simon Harmer, as Australia were bowled out for 390. However, Aiden Markram and David Bedingham remained unbeaten on 15 and 12 respectively as the hosts reached 27/1 at stumps. Australia held a lead of 363 runs, but persistent rain continued to disrupt proceedings. Nearly 25 overs were lost on the opening day, while a further 14.2 overs were lost on Day 2. The series marks Australia’s first tour of South Africa since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. South Africa, the reigning World Test Championship holders, defeated Australia in the 2025 final. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule .
South Africa began their reply late in the day and lost Ryan Rickelton for a three-ball duck, caught off Josh Hazlewood. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
Matt Renshaw produced a career-best 190 to rescue Australia from a precarious position and guide them to 390 all out in the first innings of the opening Test against South Africa. After Australia slipped to 84/4 on Day 1, Renshaw’s marathon knock helped the visitors recover from a collapse and put the hosts under pressure in a rain-affected contest. Renshaw faced 397 deliveries, striking 21 fours and a six, as he anchored Australia’s innings with crucial partnerships down the order. His efforts helped the visitors recover from 124/6 and post a competitive total.