3rd Test: Australia v South Africa - Day 1 Highlights
South Africa 1 for 125 (Kallis 36*, Amla 30*) trail by 320 Runs. Australia 445 (Clarke 138, Johnson 64, Harris 3-84, Steyn 3-95).
This has been an absorbing day of cricket with the Australians coming out with a solid plan. Clarke batted brilliantly with the tail and went on to score a magnificent ton, Johnson at the other end provided able support. The tailenders after him were no less efficient as they hung around to stretch the Australian total to a strong 1st innings score. The South Africans suffered a big blow in the form of Smith's injury, he had to walk off the field midway and is now wearing a cast on his hand. No official news on his condition yet but this looks like the end of tour for him. Kallis and Amla have taken the game forward though by playing solid knocks. They're still there in the middle and the Proteas would need two big innings from these men to go past the Australian total.
Michael Clarke's tenth Test hundred, along with some vigorous tail-wagging, guided Australia to their highest total of the series as they took the upper hand against South Africa. Clarke's 138 and Mitchell Johnson's 64 were the highlights of a productive first two sessions for Australia, who dominated thoroughly having struggled with the bat on the first day.
South Africa batted for 20 minutes before tea and they survived without any damage, although Doug Bollinger showed promise in his first Test spell. Twice he found the edge off Graeme Smith, who was fortunate not only that the balls didn't go to hand in the cordon but also that Clarke missed a gettable run-out chance with Smith well short two balls before the break.
The South Africa batsmen were frustrated not to be at the crease far sooner after Australia began the day at 6 for 267. The outstanding 142-run stand between Johnson and Clarke guided Australia through to lunch with no loss and an extra 101 on the board and Nathan Hauritz and Peter Siddle added to South Africa's pain after the break.
The final four pairs combined for 208 and it was reminiscent of the third day in Melbourne, when JP Duminy and South Africa's lower order dragged the match out of Australia's grasp. This time Clarke was cast in the Duminy role and he took full advantage of the life he was offered late on the first afternoon when he was put down on 69 by Hashim Amla.
South Africa 1 for 125 (Kallis 36*, Amla 30*) trail by 320 Runs. Australia 445 (Clarke 138, Johnson 64, Harris 3-84, Steyn 3-95).
This has been an absorbing day of cricket with the Australians coming out with a solid plan. Clarke batted brilliantly with the tail and went on to score a magnificent ton, Johnson at the other end provided able support. The tailenders after him were no less efficient as they hung around to stretch the Australian total to a strong 1st innings score. The South Africans suffered a big blow in the form of Smith's injury, he had to walk off the field midway and is now wearing a cast on his hand. No official news on his condition yet but this looks like the end of tour for him. Kallis and Amla have taken the game forward though by playing solid knocks. They're still there in the middle and the Proteas would need two big innings from these men to go past the Australian total.
Michael Clarke's tenth Test hundred, along with some vigorous tail-wagging, guided Australia to their highest total of the series as they took the upper hand against South Africa. Clarke's 138 and Mitchell Johnson's 64 were the highlights of a productive first two sessions for Australia, who dominated thoroughly having struggled with the bat on the first day.
South Africa batted for 20 minutes before tea and they survived without any damage, although Doug Bollinger showed promise in his first Test spell. Twice he found the edge off Graeme Smith, who was fortunate not only that the balls didn't go to hand in the cordon but also that Clarke missed a gettable run-out chance with Smith well short two balls before the break.
The South Africa batsmen were frustrated not to be at the crease far sooner after Australia began the day at 6 for 267. The outstanding 142-run stand between Johnson and Clarke guided Australia through to lunch with no loss and an extra 101 on the board and Nathan Hauritz and Peter Siddle added to South Africa's pain after the break.
The final four pairs combined for 208 and it was reminiscent of the third day in Melbourne, when JP Duminy and South Africa's lower order dragged the match out of Australia's grasp. This time Clarke was cast in the Duminy role and he took full advantage of the life he was offered late on the first afternoon when he was put down on 69 by Hashim Amla.
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