# Australia vs South Africa 1st Test: Renshaw 82 as Australia set 421, Proteas 46/1 on day 4

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Published: 12 Oct 2026
Updated: 12 Oct 2026
Retrieved: 12 Oct 2026

> Matt Renshaw followed his first-innings 190 with a quick 82 and Pat Cummins smashed four sixes before declaring at 314/6 in Durban, leaving South Africa 375 short.

## South Africa set 421 at Kingsmead

**Australia vs South Africa, 1st Test, day 4: Australia declared their second innings at 314/6, setting South Africa 421 to win in Durban**, and the hosts were **46/1 after 14.5 overs** in the final session on Monday 12 October, still **375 runs short**, according to [ESPNcricinfo's live scorecard](https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-in-south-africa-2026-27-1525634/south-africa-vs-australia-1st-test-1525659/live-cricket-score).

| | 1st innings | 2nd innings |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 390 | 314/6 dec |
| South Africa | 284 | 46/1 (14.5 ov, chasing 421) |

## Renshaw again, then Cummins

**Matt Renshaw**, who made a patient **190** in the first innings, scored a brisk **82 off 99 balls** as Australia went after quick runs to give themselves time to bowl South Africa out, [AFP reported via ARY News](https://arynews.tv/renshaw-shines-again-before-australia-declaration). The 30-year-old was in sight of a second hundred in the match when **Keshav Maharaj** held a diving, juggling return catch that had to be confirmed on review.

Captain **Pat Cummins** then walked in and hit **four sixes** in **32 not out off 12 balls** before declaring.

## Bad light is the other opponent

Bad light has already cost **49 overs** over the first three days, and AFP said it was likely to be a factor again: a nominal **144 overs** remained in the match when Australia declared. That gives South Africa two routes to safety, batting out time or hoping the light closes in, while Australia need nine more wickets.

The fifth and final day is on Tuesday.

## Why Pakistani fans are watching

Both teams are Pakistan's rivals in the World Test Championship, so the result shapes the table Pakistan are chasing. For Pakistan's own cricket this week, see the [Pakistan vs Sri Lanka schedule and results](/news/cricket/pakistan-vs-sri-lanka-2026-schedule-results): the third T20I is in Rawalpindi on Tuesday at 6pm PKT. Our earlier [Durban day 1 report](/news/cricket/south-africa-vs-australia-1st-test-australia-bat-in-durban-as-nic-maddinson) has the team news.

## Frequently asked questions

**What target did Australia set South Africa in the 1st Test?**

421, after declaring their second innings at 314/6 on day 4 at Kingsmead, Durban, on 12 October 2026.

## Sources

- South Africa vs Australia, 1st Test: live score (12 Oct 2026) (ESPNcricinfo): https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-in-south-africa-2026-27-1525634/south-africa-vs-australia-1st-test-1525659/live-cricket-score
- Renshaw shines again before Australia declaration (AFP, 12 Oct 2026) (ARY News): https://arynews.tv/renshaw-shines-again-before-australia-declaration

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