Cummins keeps Renshaw at five despite 272-run haul

Australia captain Pat Cummins indicated that Matthew Renshaw will stay at number five for the second Test unless conditions force a change. Renshaw scored 190 and 82 in the Durban win, yet Cummins said the team will assess the pitch in Gqeberha before deciding.

Cummins noted that Renshaw's spin-playing ability, shown by an average of 71 against spin in six ODIs, prompted the move from opener. Nic Maddinson opened instead, giving Australia flexibility across the top six with Travis Head also an option at five.

The captain added that Marnus Labuschagne at three and Steve Smith at four remain settled, while positions six and seven are locked. Cameron Green's abdominal injury created the vacancy that Renshaw filled.