Matt Renshaw Sets New Record with 190 Runs in Durban Test

In a remarkable performance, Matt Renshaw of Australia scored 190 runs in a Test match against South Africa in Durban, breaking a record held by Virat Kohli for nearly ten years. Renshaw's innings included significant partnerships with the lower order, contributing to a total of 390 all out for Australia.

Renshaw's partnerships were crucial as Australia faced a challenging situation at 124 for 6. He added 41 runs with captain Pat Cummins, followed by 12 runs with Mitchell Starc, and a standout 134-run partnership with Nathan Lyon, where Renshaw scored 100. He also contributed 21 runs with Josh Hazlewood.

This innings not only marked Renshaw's career-best score but also established two records at Kingsmead: the highest individual score by an Australian at the venue and the highest Test score by a batter coming in at No. 5 or lower. South Africa ended Day 2 at 27 for 1 in their reply, trailing by 363 runs.