190‑run marathon puts Reneson among Australia’s longest Test knocks

Durban witnessed a rare display of concentration as Mat Reneson amassed 190 runs, the highest score by an Australian at the venue, surpassing Philip Hughes’ 160 from 2009. Batting at number five or lower, Reneson’s tally also eclipsed Kusal Perera’s unbeaten 153 in 2019. Australia posted 390 runs despite losing six wickets for 124, making it the sixth‑largest total after a similar wicket loss. Historical parallels include Pakistan’s 561 for 6 in 1955 and England’s 446 for 7 against Pakistan in 2010.