Cricket news 2026: Australia vs South Africa day four; Matt Renshaw innings; Keshav Maharaj catch; Steve Smith concussion
Australia's Test cricket match against South Africa saw Matt Renshaw dismissed after a spectacular catch by Keshav Maharaj. Meanwhile, Steve Smith is undergoing concussion testing after being struck on the helmet during his innings.
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shares Share article Matt Renshaw ’s search for back-to-back hundreds in the first Test against South Africa ended in a stroke of luck for Keshav Maharaj after the spinner’s miraculous juggling catch on day four in Durban.
In Australia’s second innings, Renshaw had moved to 82 and looked certain to score his third Test century after 190 in the first innings .
Keshav Maharaj’s miraculous catch. SuperSport
The Queenslander had hit Maharaj for six with the fourth delivery of his over before going hard again with the next ball.
Renshaw played his shot straight back to the bowler who juggled it multiple times before claiming the catch while on the ground.
The first innings centurion wasn’t walking from the field until the TV umpire’s review was completed.
Replays showed Maharaj had just kept his finger under the ball and Renshaw was sent on his way.
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