Australia finished Day One on an insistent 331 for three, and are well on their way to
bat South Africa out of the Test. David Warner has set up the tone with his
135, and Michael Clarke (92) and Steven Smith (50) ensured there were no
hiccups towards the end.
South Africa received a major blow when Dale Steyn left the
ground with an injured confine. He did not return for the rest of the day, is dodgy
to take field in the innings, and any chance of him bowling in the Test seems
remote.
The day started with Warner and Chris Rogers going after the
bowling, crutch up 43 in the first six overs. Warner, complete with glowing
orange on his helmet, gloves, and other gear, resembled like a VLC Player icon
in his cricket whites: he took 17 off the first two overs from Steyn, who had
to be taken off.
Rogers supported Warner ably till Graeme Smith brought Steyn
back: Steyn bowled a perfect length, sucking Rogers to a drive for a ball that
was not full enough, and AB de Villiers did the rest behind the stumps. Warner
continued to dominate while Alex Doolan settled down, and the pair took went to
lunch at 118 for one.
Brief scores:
Australia 331 for 3 (David Warner 135, Michael Clarke 92*,
Steven Smith 50*; Dale Steyn 1 for 44, JP Duminy 1 for 37) vs South Africa.
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