Australia Sets South Africa 421 to Win

Australia sets South Africa a daunting 421-run target to win in first Test.

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Australia Sets South Africa 421 to Win

Australia sets South Africa a daunting 421-run target to win in first Test.

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Australia sets South Africa a daunting 421-run target to win in first Test. Australia set South Africa a 421-run target to win in the first Test match. Originally reported by Sportstar.

Australia sets South Africa 421 to win

Australia set South Africa a daunting 421-run target to win in the first Test match.

Day 4 progress

South Africa was 102 for four at the close of Day 4 of the first Test against Australia.

Renshaw's performance

Renshaw's performance

Matt Renshaw scored 82 runs in the second innings after a marathon 190 in the first.

Bavuma's captaincy

South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma has led the team in 12 Tests with 11 wins and a draw since 2023.

Next steps

Australia will declare their innings after scoring 314 for six in 58 overs to set South Africa a 421-run target.

What matters most

Australia set South Africa a 421-run target to win in the first Test match.

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