South Africa were three without loss in their first innings at lunch after dismissing Australia for 550 on the second day of the second Test at Adelaide on Friday.

Alviro Petersen was on three with s

South Africa skipper Graeme Smith survived a botched stumping chance to put on a century partnership with Alviro Petersen as they chased a big score by Australia in the second Test today.

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Graeme Smith produced the inspiring captain's knock on Friday to lift South Africa's morale in the second Adelaide Test after a horror opening day chasing the ball in Australia's run onslaught.

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Australia won the toss and chose to bat in the second Test against South Africa in Adelaide as the Proteas were forced to make a late change to their team on Thursday.

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Australian opener David Warner was in scintillating form amid a clatter of early wickets as South Africa suffered two injuries on the opening day of the second Test in Adelaide on Thursday.

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Michael Clarke posted a successive double century and David Warner and Michael Hussey unleashed whirlwind hundreds as Australia demoralised South Africa in the second Adelaide Test on Thursday.

Clark

All-rounder Shane Watson is short of match fitness and will not be risked in the second Test against South Africa in Adelaide, Australian captain Michael Clarke said today.

Watson has been troubled b

Australian skipper Michael Clarke Wednesday denied any rift with vice-captain Shane Watson as the all-rounder was ruled out of the second Test against South Africa.

Watson has been troubled by a calf

South Africa are targeting prolific Australian skipper Michael Clarke as they aim to break a five-decade winless drought in the Adelaide Test and seize the initiative in the three-match series.

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Allrounder Shane Watson's chances of playing in Australia's second cricket test against South Africa appear to be fading after he admitted he is unlikely to be able to bowl.

Watson batted in the nets