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Australia take control after four days in Durban

South Africa closed on 102/4 and need 319 more runs on the final day.

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Added 12 October 2026 · Source published 12 October 2026

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Australia declared their second innings on 314/6 after Matt Renshaw made 82, setting South Africa 421 to win. South Africa reached 102/4 from 41 overs before fading light ended day four, with Aiden Markram unbeaten on 45. Australia need six wickets on the final day.

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