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Australia Sets 421-Run Target and South Africa Struggling at 102-4 on Day 4
Matt Renshaw top-scored again as Australia accelerated before declaring, while Steve Smith was held out for concussion checks after a helmet blow.
- On Monday, Australia declared their second innings at 314-6 at tea on day four of the first Test at Kingsmead, setting hosts South Africa a target of 421 runs to win.
- Australia sought a quick declaration to secure enough time to bowl out South Africa, as bad light curtailed play on each of the opening three days and the Kingsmead pitch began significantly turning.
- Queenslander Matt Renshaw top-scored with 82, opener Nic Maddinson added 48, but Steve Smith was forced into concussion protocols after being struck on the helmet by Anrich Nortje.
- South Africa began their chase facing the daunting 421-run target while Mitchell Starc took the new ball, with Smith remaining off the field following his concussion diagnosis.
- The hosts need a determined batting display to stave off defeat and preserve captain Temba Bavuma's unbeaten 12-Test record, though dark clouds in Durban threaten to again cut play short.
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Australia sets 421-run target and South Africa struggling at 102-4 on Day 4
Australia has set South Africa a 421-run target and the Proteas have been reduced to 102-4 after the first full day of cricket in the first test in Durban. Another leading score by Matt Renshaw of 82 helped Australia declare…
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