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Perth Test, Day 2: South Africa on top after Amla, Smith punish bowlers

Nathan Lyon survived the final assault of the day from a charging Dale Steyn as Australia ended the day at 33/2. After bowling out South Africa for 225 on the opening day of the final Test, the home team lost two wickets within five overs.

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==================================================================================== SOUTH AFRICA Over: 38 II Score: 230/2 (Amla 99*, Kallis 17* ) (AUS: 163/10) This has been South Africa’s day. They bundled out the Aussies for a meagre 163 runs and then have finished day 2 at 230 for the loss of 2 wickets. They already enjoy a 292 run lead and have 8 wickets in hand. They will be looking to further consolidate their position on the third day. GC Smith c Lyon b Starc 84 (100b 13x4 0x6) ==================================================================================== South Africa have lost the wicket of Graeme Smith for 84 runs. Lyon takes a wonderful low catch in the deep to get rid of the South African captain. GC Smith c Lyon b Starc 84 (100b 13x4 0x6) ==================================================================================== SOUTH AFRICA Over: 30 II Score: 189/1 ( Smith 84*, Amla 75* ) (AUS: 163/10) South African batsmen are doing it all too easily. Amla and Smith have looked rock solid in defence and very assured in their attack. Runs coming at a very good rate for the Proteas. ==================================================================================== SOUTH AFRICA Over: 25 II Score: 166/1 ( Smith 70*, Amla 66* ) (AUS: 163/10) The Proteas are scoring all too easily. The Aussie bowlers are looking very ordinary. Amla and Smith scoring runs at will and all around the ground. This match is quickly running out from Australia. ==================================================================================== SOUTH AFRICA Over: 17 II Score: 104/1 ( Smith 39*, Amla 36* ) (AUS: 163/10) South Africa are going well even after Petersen’s dismissal. Amla and Smith are doing a very good job for the Proteas. Australia need some quick wickets now. AN Petersen c & b Johnson 23 (20b 4x4 0x6) ==================================================================================== South Africa go into tea with a lead of 86 runs over Australia. South Africa are 24 for the loss of no wicket with Smith batting on 2* and Petersen doing the bulk of the scoring on 21*. Starc looked very good with the ball for the Aussies. ==================================================================================== SOUTH AFRICA Over: 5 II Score: 23/0 ( Smith 2*, Petersen 21* ) (AUS: 163/10) Australia have started with Starc and Watson. Huge appeal for caught behind off Watson’s bowling but Smith survives. Both batsmen have been lucky on a few occasions. Petersen has got a few very lucky boundaries. ==================================================================================== AUSTRALIA Over: 46 II Score: 163/10 ( Starc 0* ) (SA: 225/10) South Africa have folded Australia for 163 runs. South Africa now have a lead of 62 runs. Dale Steyn took 4/ 40 and Peterson took 3/ 44 to lead the Australian downfall. Matthew Wade played a brilliant innings of 68 runs for the Aussies. MG Johnson b Peterson 7 (22b 0x4 0x6) JW Hastings c Petersen b Peterson 32 (58b 4x4 0x6) ==================================================================================== AUSTRALIA Over: 46 II Score: 141/8 (Hastings 16*, Johnson 1* ) (SA: 225/10) Australia have lost Matthew Wade and that brings Mitchell Johnson to the crease. Wade played a brilliant innings. MS Wade b Peterson 68 (102b 7x4 3x6) ==================================================================================== AUSTRALIA Over: 36 II Score: 118/7 ( Wade 60*, Hastings 2* ) (SA: 225/10) It’s been South Africa’s session. They have picked up 5 Aussie wickets to leave Australia reeling at 118 for the loss of 7 wickets at Lunch. Matthew Wade has been the lone bright spot for the Aussies. He has shown glimpses of Adam Gilchrist in his innings so far. ==================================================================================== AUSTRALIA Over: 31 II Score: 100/7 ( Wade 45*, Hastings 0* ) (SA: 225/10) Australia have lost another big wicket of Michael Hussey. Wade is playing a very good innings though and has been really aggressive. He has taken the attack back to the bowlers. South Africa still on top though. MEK Hussey c Smith b Morkel 12 (40b 1x4 0x6) ==================================================================================== AUSTRALIA Over: 17 II Score: 45/6 (Hussey 2*, Wade 0*) (SA: 225/10) South Africa have dominated the First half of the 2nd day’s play. Australia have lost four quick wickets and are struggling to cope up with the pace attack of the Proteas. DA Warner c de Villiers b Steyn 13 (35b 2x4 0x6) NM Lyon c du Plessis b Steyn 7 (26b 0x4 0x6) RT Ponting lbw b Philander 4 (7b 0x4 0x6) MJ Clarke c de Villiers b Steyn 5 (13b 0x4 0x6) ==================================================================================== Nathan Lyon survived the final assault of the day from a charging Dale Steyn as Australia ended the day at 33/2. After bowling out South Africa for 225 on the opening day of the final Test, the home team lost two wickets within five overs.