# Renshaw fights to save Australia's first innings in Durban

> Matt Renshaw approaches his first Test half-century as Australia battles to salvage its opening innings against South Africa at Kingsmead on day two.
- Title: Renshaw fights to save Australia's first innings in Durban
- Summary: Matt Renshaw approaches his first Test half-century as Australia battles to salvage its opening innings against South Africa at Kingsmead on day two. Matt…
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- Source: Abc — https://abc.net.au/news/2026-10-10/south-africa-australia-first-test-live-day-two/107251570
- Published: 2026-10-10T06:52:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, matt renshaw, australia cricket, south africa cricket, first test, durban, kingsmead, news, politics
## Renshaw's rescue mission begins
Australia needs Matt Renshaw to reach his first Test half-century and carry on to save the tourists' opening innings against South Africa on day two at Kingsmead.
## Match location and timing
The first Test between South Africa and Australia is taking place in Durban. Day two coverage began on Saturday, October tenth, twenty twenty-six at three twenty-two pm.
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## Key takeaway

Matt Renshaw nears a half-century on day two of Australia's first Test against South Africa in Durban, attempting to rescue the tourists' opening innings.