Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- Matt Renshaw's match-winning heroics against South Africa have given Australia another strong middle-order option but done little to resolve the uncertainty over their opening combination ahead of the second Test in Gqeberha.

With Renshaw producing a majestic 190 and second-innings 82 batting at number five in the commanding 214-run victory in Durban, the Queenslander's shift down the order looks to have been a masterstroke.

Captain Pat Cummins said it would take a compelling argument to shift Renshaw again for Sunday's second Test, though he was enthusiastic about the options available.

"I still think he can be a great opener, and now he's got another string to his bow that he's found this week," Cummins said.

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