previously at the SCG

Australia

Australia didn’t have the worst day ever, but they lost two wickets too many, again.

If Haddin or McDonald stuck with Clarke, it’s a good day, because they didn’t, its just a standard Australian day of late.

South Africa

6 wicksts on a flat wicket is always handy, but keeping the batsmen to a slow run rate was the key.

They aren't dominating the game yet, but they wouldn't be too displeased with their position.

Who is in front

South Africa is in front, but one big tail partnership and they have a test on their hands.

With Australia sporting a foetal bowling attack, if South Africa can get the tail out quickly, they should be way more in front by the end of play today.

Play of the day

Andrew McDonald’s debut innings of 15 was highlighted by Morne Morkel knocking his helmet off.

The helmet went flying over the stumps and within seconds McDonald was smiling and joking with Amla.

It was a great moment of test cricket, fast bowler trying to knock the new blokes head off, and the new bloke loving every minute of it.

Testicular moment of the day

Congratulations Simon Katich, this was a proper Australian openers innings.

And a lovely tribute to the bloke at the other end, in his last test….

Working class moment

The South African bowling attack, Ntini as the foreman, Steyn as a fork lift driver, Morne Morkel as the machinist, Kallis as the truck driver and Paul harris as the wacky salesman.

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