South Africa ahead in a tight contest

Nov 11, 2012

The Australia team observed a minute's silence to commemorate Remembrance Day•Getty Images

But Peter Siddle dismissed him soon after, to provide Australia their third wicket•Getty Images

But after de Villiers got out, South Africa lost wickets quickly•Getty Images

Morne Morkel followed up with the wickets of Rob Quiney and Ricky Ponting to leave Australia three down within ten overs•Getty Images

Hashim Amla reached his century in the sixth over of the day•Getty Images

Jacques Kallis, though, soldiered on, reaching his century•AFP

Soon Dale Steyn had arrived to bat, and survived an lbw appeal early in his innings. He stuck for 41 deliveries to score 15, helping his team reach 450•Getty Images

Opener Ed Cowan, however, steadied Australia, and he was unbeaten on 49 by the close of play•Getty Images

He put together a 90-run partnership with AB de Villiers to push South Africa towards a strong total•Associated Press

Steyn began well with the ball, claiming the wicket of David Warner in the fifth over•Getty Images

He put on an unbeaten 71-run stand with captain Michael Clarke as Australia ended the day on 111 for 3•Getty Images