First Test, Cape Town (day three):
Australia 284 & 47 v South Africa 96 & 236-2
With centuries from Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla, South Africa secured an eight-wicket victory over Australia in less than three days during the first Test.
After bowling Australia out for 47 on day two and setting a target of 236, captain Smith and Amla formed a partnership of 195 for the second wicket, all but sealing their win.
Amla was dismissed for 112, caught by Michael Clarke in the gully, with South Africa just 14 runs shy of victory.
However, Smith scored the winning runs, finishing with an unbeaten 101.
This match marked a remarkable comeback for the home team, who had looked on course for a heavy loss after being bowled out for a mere 96 in their first innings midway through the second day.
In contrast, Australia set a score of 284 in their first innings, but were bowled out for 47 in the evening session, narrowly avoiding the record of the lowest Test score of 26, thanks to a last-wicket partnership of 26 between Peter Siddle and Nathan Lyon.
After resuming at 81-1 overnight, Smith and Amla continued their dominant performance against the Australian bowlers on the third day.
Amla showcased particularly impressive drives, reaching his 13th Test century with a beautiful shot to the point boundary.
However, just moments later, he played a similar shot off Mitchell Johnson’s bowling, only to have it caught by Clarke at gully.
Jacques Kallis then came to the crease, scoring a couple of runs before Smith reached his hundred and sealed the win with a shot off his legs.
