Cape Town Test: Watson's 5-17 helps Aussies dismiss Proteas for 96

Cape Town: Shane Watson took 5-17 in a devastating five-over spell after lunch as Australia ripped South Africa out for 96 for a 188-run first-innings lead on the second day of the opening Test on Thursday.

At tea, Australia were 13 for three in their second innings and lead South Africa by 201 runs at Newlands. Earlier, Watson dismissed Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis in the first over of the afternoon session to start the slide, with South Africa losing nine wickets for the addition of 47 runs after the lunch break. Watson bowled captain Graeme Smith for 37 four overs later and had Ashwell Prince lbw next ball as South Africa disintegrated from 49-1. Ryan Harris grabbed 4-33 to help Australia turn the Test on its head after starting the second day under pressure at 214-8. Captain Michael Clarke made 151 to lift Australia to 284 before their bowlers put the tourists in complete control. Bureau Report