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'He can be a great opener': Cummins hints at batting reshuffle despite Renshaw's 272

Following a convincing 140-run triumph on the fifth day of the opening Test against South Africa, Australia skipper Pat Cummins suggested the batting lineup might undergo further adjustments ahead of the second encounter in Gqeberha. Matt Renshaw anchored the victory with a stellar performance, compiling 190 runs in the first innings and 82 in the second after stepping into the middle order due to Cameron Green's abdominal injury.

While Cummins acknowledged it would be difficult to drop Renshaw down given those returns, he also noted the player could still serve as a great opener depending on upcoming conditions, with Josh Hazlewood having claimed six wickets in the second innings to seal the win.

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