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'Now where to bat him?' - Matt Renshaw’s epic Durban ton reopens Australia's batting order debate

Matt Renshaw delivered a career-defining performance in Durban, anchoring the Australian innings with a massive 190-run score. Entering the crease at 84-4, he stabilized the team alongside Pat Cummins before building a critical 134-run partnership with Nathan Lyon to reach his first Test century in nearly ten years.

His innings, which spanned 310 deliveries, has sparked intense debate regarding Australia's unstable top-order selection process. With the team having utilized seven different opening pairings since 2025, selectors now face a difficult decision on whether to promote Renshaw to the top of the order once Cameron Green returns from injury.

The squad had previously opted for Nic Maddinson to open in this match following the unavailability of Green and Josh Inglis.

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