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Matt Renshaw Scores 2nd Test Century: Australian batsman Matt Renshaw has played a magnificent and responsible innings in the first Test match against South Africa at Kingsmead, Durban. Powered by his excellent batting, he has scored the second century of his Test career.
Matt Renshaw Ends 9-Year Test Century Drought
This century is incredibly special and emotionally relieving for Matt Renshaw. It marks his first Test century in nearly nine years. He had previously scored his maiden Test century against Pakistan in Sydney in January 2017, where he played a brilliant innings of 184 runs.
Following that, he went without a century for nearly nine years spanning a long hiatus and 18 innings but made a spectacular comeback in this match to finally break the drought. Notably, Renshaw had previously earned a recall to the Test squad during the series against Bangladesh after a three-year absence.
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Key Records Broken by Matt Renshaw in Durban
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Renshaw's innings has set several significant records:
- Ending the drought in South Africa: This is the first Test century scored by an Australian batsman on South African soil since 2014.
- Durban Venue: This is the first century by an Australian batsman at Kingsmead, Durban, since 2009.
Matt Renshaw Career Stats & Records
Matt Renshaw made his Test debut against South Africa in 2016. To date, he has played 16 Test matches, amassing over 750 runs across 26 innings, including two centuries and three half-centuries.
Furthermore, he has delivered outstanding performances in first-class cricket, amassing over 8,200 runs. During this period, he has scored 27 centuries and 24 half-centuries, with a highest score of an unbeaten 200.Also Read: Most Sixes in T20I in a Single Calendar Year: Ishan Kishan Creates History
