SA v Oz - Day 1 as it happened

SA ARE 214/5 AFTER 83 OVERS

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Commentary by Sport24's Herman Mostert and Garrin Lambley

BATSMEN IN : AB de Villiers 51*, JP Duminy 2*

BATSMEN OUT : Graeme Smith 9, Hashim Amla 0, Faf du Plessis 55, Dean Elgar 83, Quinton de Kock 7

17:33 - SUMMARY

Former Proteas players Kepler Wessels and Shaun Pollock agree that the day's honours must go to Australia after South Africa lost two wickets shortly before play was halted. The fact that the second new ball will be taken first thing tomorrow will make things tough for the hosts.

The current partnership between De Villiers and Duminy will be vitally important.

Join us again tomorrow morning for some more INTERACTIVE COMMENTARY!

17:31 - STUMPS ON DAY 1

Play has officially been called off with South Africa on 214/5 after 83 overs.

Play will start a little earlier tomorrow with 95 overs to be bowled on Day 2 as they try to make up for the lost time.

17:31 - PICTURE

AB de Villiers - the first player in the history of Test cricket to hit at least a 50 in 12 consecutive Test matches. (Gallo Images)

17:27 - Still no official word on whether play will continue...

17:15 - FAN VIEWS

Sport24 fan Cedric Frolic writes: Robin Petersen should have been an automatic selection to play as a frontline spinner. ?He learnt his trade on the St George's wicket and his batting would've been an added benefit. You don't go and play at St George's without a frontline spinner.

Sport 24 fan Meshan Naidoo writes: Smith should rather bowl spin, maybe he will do something good for the team and take a wicket,  because he certainly isn’t doing anything good with the bat.

17:14 - EXPECT SPINNERS TO BOWL A LOT

Australia's spinners (Lyon and Smith) have bowled 27 overs between them, taking three wickets for 65.

This slower pitch offers more to the spinners which means JP Duminy and perhaps Dean Elgar may bowl a lot later in the game. 

Should the Proteas have gone for a frontline spinner perhaps?

Share your views by e-mailing us: news@sport24.co.za

17:13 - Australian captain Michael Clarke wanted to take the new ball, but was told the the light is too bad for the quicks to bowl. So that looks like it for the day...

17:11 - BAD LIGHT has stopped play with South Africa on 214/5 after 83 overs. It is unlikely to improve, which should mean the end of the day's play...

17:08 - WORLD RECORD!!!

AB de Villiers has become the first player in the history of Test cricket to hit at least a 50 in 12 consecutive Test matches.

17:08 - HALF-CENTURY for De Villiers, off 124 balls.

17:05 - TWEET

This is absolute filth from Smith. Half trackers every ball. Poor QdK - Peter Miller

17:02 - But the visitors decide not to take it as part-timer Smith continues...

17:02 - SA 204/5 after 80 overs. The second new ball is now available.

16:57 - Time for Duminy to play up to his potential with the bat now. An average of 31.82 is not good enough for a man of his ability.

16:56 - PICTURE

Poor decision-making cost Quinton de Kock... (Getty Images)

16:56 - QUOTE

"Extreme inexperience and a lack of thought," Radio2000 commentator Peter Kirsten on Quinton de Kock's brain fart.

16:54 - Momentum back in Australia's favour now, thanks to two silly shots off spinners by Elgar and De Kock.

16:54 - JP Duminy is the new batsman in.

16:52 - WICKET! Silly stuff from De Kock. He goes down the pitch but mis-times a Smith delivery to be caught by substitute Moises Henriques for 7. Shocking shot that went straight up. Looked like a googly from Smith that fooled him! SA 200/5.

16:51 - 200 up for South Africa, off 461 balls.

16:49 - Aussies bringing on another spinner in leggie Steve Smith. But De Villiers smacks him for four first ball...

16:47 - Wow, Lyon rips one and it turns viciously. Ominous spin signs for later... Luckily De Kock lets it go...

16:45 - SA 193/4 after 75 overs. 5 overs left before the second new ball becomes available.

16:43 - MILESTONE FOR DE VILLIERS

7 000 TEST RUNS for AB de Villiers. Best batsman in the world!

16:41 - Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has recorded figures of 2/44 in 19 overs (run rate 2.31). Expect JP Duminy and possibly also Dean Elgar to bowl a lot of spin later in the game...

16:32 - De Kock off the mark in Test cricket with a brilliant cut shot off Lyon for four. That also brings up the Drinks Break...

16:30 - TWEET

Ignore the number on his shirt, @QuinnyDeKock69 is the 317th to play Test cricket for South Africa - Simon Borchardt

16:25 - Can't help but be critical of Elgar. There was no need to go and play that shot and he was looking so good... Had the chance to score a hundred in what would have been his finest cricketing moment.

16:23 - Debutant Quinton de Kock is next in. He has a massive career ahead of him.

16:22 - WICKET! Elgar loses patience, tries to hit Lyon out the ground but it goes straight up and is caught by Harris. He goes for 83. SA 181/4. 

16:16 - PICTURE

Interesting field by Clarke. No slips, third-man, two catching covers and two close on the on-side #SAvAUS - CA Digital Media

16:07 - 50 PARTNERSHIP between De Villiers and Elgar, off 133 balls.

16:07 - Off-spinner Lyon back on just as the winds seems to be picking up a little more...

15:57 - De Villiers hits Siddle for back-to-back boundaries to up the run-rate somewhat. Run-rate 2.67 per over at present.

15:54 - It appears to be getting a little bit darker at St George's Park #badweathergoaway

15:53 - PICTURE

And this was Mitch's reaction when he saw the sign. #SAvAUS  - FOX SPORTS Cricket

15:52 - PICTURE

10/10 for creativity. #SAvAUS - FOX SPORTS Cricket

15:47 - FANS HAVE A GO AT JOHNSON

Mitchell Johnson laughing at some sledging from the PE crowd. He responds by kissing the Australian badge on his shirt...

15:43 - FAN VIEWS ON DAY 1 TOTAL

Sport24 fan Big Mac, writes:

At least 250 by close of the day if bad-light doesn't come in to play.

15:40 - De Villiers edges Harris through gully for four to bring up South Africa's 150. Relatively safe shot along the ground...

15:38 - Harris bowls the second over after tea.

15:35 - Brilliant on-drive from Elgar off Johnson takes him to 65.

15:34 - Floodlights still on. As has been the case all day...

15:33 - Johnson bowls the first over of the final session.

15:31 - Welcome back for the final session. We're thinking 220/4 at the close of play would see South Africa take honours on Day 1.

What score would satisfy you by the close of play?

Send your thoughts to news@sport24.co.za

15:28 - PICTURE

Mitchell Johnson finding the going a bit tougher at St George's Park... (Getty Images)

15:12 - TEA ON DAY 1: SA 145/3. 

Another decent session by the hosts, who lost only the wicket of Faf du Plessis (55) in that session.

Join us again in about 20 minutes for the day's final session.

15:08 - Harris to bowl the final over before tea.

15:11 - PICTURE

Cracking view from the Duckpond End with the Cricket Australia Travel Office group #SAvAUS - CA Digital Media

15:02 - Elgar's balance at the crease is really impressing us here at Sport24. He is putting it to those he decided he should lose his national contract. A century for Elgar (currently on 59) would make it tough for Alviro Petersen to get his spot back...

14:53 - Peter Kirsten says the bounce in this pitch is "slower and more even" and that the batsmen "feel more at ease" on it because they trust the bounce. That was clearly not the case in Centurion last week!

14:51 - PICTURE

Much slower track in PE than SuperSport P. Less pace and bounce as proven by this Johnson comparison - Mike Haysman

14:50 - Not so much pace in this pitch Johnson clealry not as dangerous as he was in Centurion last week.

14:48 - TWEET

David Warner seems to appreciate the PE band. Doing a little jig out there - Firdose Moonda

14:47 - Johnson now back into the attack. He bowls from the Duck Pond End to De Villiers.

14:40 - TWEET

Composed effort from Elgar. Under pressure, out of contract, orchestrating a stunning two-fingers up response - Antoinette Muller

14:34 - De Villiers finally off the mark, off his 17th ball.

14:33 - PICTURE

@ABdeVilliers17 on the attack. @stevesmith49 under the lid at short-leg #SAvAUS - CA Digital Media

14:30 - TWEET

AB is very impatient, playing some risky shots but cannot get off the mark. Calm down, dude! - Cricket365

14:25 - De Villiers drives hard at Lyon, who looks like he dropped a catch there, but replays show that the ball was hit hard into the ground...

14:19 - AB de Villiers is the new man in.

14:17 - WICKET! Du Plessis is out for 55, caught at short leg by Steve Smith off Lyon. He played it onto his pads and then straight into the fielder's hands. Darn you, drinks break! SA 123/3.

14:14 - DID YOU KNOW?

The last time Du Plessis and Elgar batted together in a Test in Port Elizabeth, both got hundreds and they shared a 131-run partnership v New Zealand in January 2013.

14:12 - HALF-CENTURY for Elgar, coming off 112 balls. Six fours and two sixes.

14:05 - Lyon back on now.

14:03 - 100 PARTNERSHIP between Du Plessis and Elgar, coming off 211 balls.

14:00 - PICTURE

Not a huge crowd at St George's Park but they made a lot of noise as du Plessis reached his FIFTY - FOX SPORTS Cricket

13:59 - HALF-CENTURY for Du Plessis, coming off 117 balls. Five fours and one six.

13:58 - Du Plessis guides Johnson for four wide of point to bring up South Africa's 100.

13:56 - A vicious bouncer from Johnson strikes Elgar in the elbow. But the good thing is that Elgar is not backing off and getting into line nicely...

13:55 - PICTURE

Perfect view from the commentary box... - Herschelle Gibbs

13:53 - Massive lbw attack on Du Plessis by Siddle. Given NOT OUT. An inside edge saves Faf there after he was beaten by a slower ball..

13:51 - Siddle back in in place of Lyon.

13:47 - This pitch is clearly not at the pace of the Centurion wicket last week. Johnson just a tad easier to handle...

13:46 - PICTURE

Elgar looking increasingly comfortable at the crease... (Gallo Images)

13:39 - TWEET

Elgar just looks like a Test batsman to me. Which is not a bad start - Rob Houwing

13:37 - Danger-man Johnson now back on, replacing Harris. He bowls from the Duck Pond end.

13:35 - INTERESTING STAT

 Lyon has been hit for five sixes in this series and only two fours!

13:35 - No Elgar chips in and smacks Lyon for six down the ground.

13:34 - The St George's Park band playing "Lion Sleeps Tonight" while Lyon bowls...

13:32 - Du Plessis flicks Harris for four off his legs. Harris and Siddle have been a bit guilty today of bowling a few deliveries down leg...

13:29 - Du Plessis starting to use his feet nicely against the spinner. Positive signs!

13:23 - Not much turn for Lyon at the moment...

13:21 - Faf beautifully uses his feet and smacks Lyon over the mid-on boundary for SIX!

13:19 - PICTURE: Is AB this good?

Nobody likes a smart arse... - Fred Boycott

13:16 - Lyon also starts with a maiden.

13:14 - Lyon bowls the second over after lunch to Du Plessis.

13:13 - Harris starts with a maiden over first up after lunch.

13:11 - There's not as much carry through to the 'keeper as there was last week in Centurion. "That's good for South Africa's batsmen," says former batsman Peter Kirsten, speaking on Radio2000.

13:10 - Harris starts proceedings to Elgar.

13:08 - Welcome back for the afternoon session. Let us hope for some more fight and determination as shown by Elgar and Du Plessis in the first session.

12:50 - WHILE WE WAIT

Be sure to watch THIS hilarious account of Sir David Attenborough narrating the sport of Curling...

Too funny!

12:31 - Join us in 40 minutes for coverage of the second session

12:30 - And that's lunch at St George's in Port Elizabeth as the players leave the field with SA, having won the toss and elected to bat, on 64/2 after 27 overs at a run rate of 2.37 per over

12:30 - LUNCH AT ST GEORGE'S

12:29 - PICTURE

Look mom, just one hand required... (AFP)

12:29 - This could be the over that takes us to lunch... Nathan Lyon not rushing through the 27th over at all

12:27 - PICTURE

Quick flashback to the toss this morning where Michael Clarke appeared as confused as the Proteas fans at the changes to the SA team (Getty Images)

12:23 - 50 PARTNERSHIP

Du Plessis and Elgar bring up their 50-run partnership off 117 balls

12:21 - David Warner to turn his arm over as lunch approaches (12:30)

12:13 - PICTURE

St George's Park's famous band in full swing - Fox Sports Cricket

12:11 - READER COMMENT

About time De Kock is in the squad, why is he batting at no 7 though?? Boggles the mind – Tyrone Cass

12:05 - SUNFOIL SERIES

For those interested, there's a full round of four-day Sunfoil Series matches on the go at present...

Highveld Lions v Titans, Johannesburg
Knights v Warriors, Bloemfontein
Cape Cobras v Dolphins, Paarl

11:57 - TWEET

Seeing QDK in a Test shirt is a real shock to my system. Didn't think it'd happen so soon. All sorts of mixed emotions - Antoinette Muller

11:56 -  PICTURE

Lights are on as low cloud and @MitchJohnson398 lurk ominously at St George's Park - Andrew Ramsey

11:52 - READER COMMENT

I just want to know what happened to Thamie Tsolekile as he was being called to the squad as someone to cover up now we see De Kock taking over the gloves. Now its seems the rumours that De Kock will take over the gloves its true. Haai maar its not fair for Tsolekile - Mcdonald Mabongo @St George's Park

11:37 - PICTURE

Special moment for Quinton de Kock who became the 82nd Proteas Test player since readmission this morning - CSA

11:34 - PICTURE

Elgar's six well taken by the youngster in the crowd - Fox Sports Cricket

11:32 - DRINKS

Drinks break at St George's with the first hour having belonged most definitely to the visitors...

11:26 - ROLLERCOASTER WEEK FOR ELGAR

Strange days for Dean Elgar...

CSA rips up his contract and 48 hours later he's playing for the Proteas!

Click HERE for the full article...

11:24 - GOOD GRIEF!

Elgar's second scoring shot is a massive SIX over mid-wicket off Lyon!

Go you good thing!

11:17 - TWEET

Right, so at 14/2 Dean Elgar will be desperate to show the clowns at CSA that their Contract announcement timing was a joke!#sscricket - Pat Symcox

11:16 - Somewhat bizarrely Michael Clarke turns to spin in the 10th over...

Nathan Lyon on to ball.

Clarke wanting to show the SA selectors they erred in dropping Robin Peterson?

11:13 - And make-shift opener Dean Elgar is off the mark!

20 balls before he glances a delivery to long leg. Took a whole 43 minutes...

11:10 - ELGAR RUN WATCH

Elgar remains scoreless... off 19 balls

11:07 - TWEET

The Proteas will stay No 1 even if they lose 3-0, but the honourable thing would be to hand the mace over (I'm still hoping for a miracle) - Simon Borchardt

That's correct Simon

Click HERE for all the combinations and permutations...

11:04 - PICTURE

Graeme Smith might be questioning his decision to bat... - Twitter

11:02 - ELGAR STILL ON ZERO

While wickets have been falling all around him, Dean Elgar remains on zero off 13 balls...

11:01 - PICTURE

Mrs Graeme Smith (centre) describes how her hubby should've played the delivery that trapped him LBW - Twitter

10:58 - Oh dear :(

Johnson strikes for the first time, trapping Amla in front for a second-ball DUCK!

10:58 - WICKET!

10:56 - PICTURE

No need for a referral - Fox Sports Cricket

10:54 - In strides Hashim Amla.

Come on the Incredible #

10:54 - Ryan Harris strikes for the Australians as he traps Proteas skipper Graeme Smith plumb in front for 9

10:53 - WICKET!

10:51 - PICTURE

Springbok wing Bryan Habana shows support for the Proteas (via Instagram)

10:43 - DID YOU KNOW?

Thanks to Quinton de Kock making his debut, KES have now moved ahead of Grey PE into third spot on the list of most Test cricketers by school.

Guess who is ranked first and second?

10:42 - First runs come off the edge of Smith's bat down to the vacant third man boundary

10:41 - Two maiden overs to start.

The wicket doesn't look nearly as unpredictable at the pitch last week at SuperSport Park

10:33 - DID YOU KNOW?

Quinton de Kock becomes the 82nd player to represent South Africa since readmission...

10:33 - And we're under way at St George's!

Interestingly, Ryan Harris opens the bowling...

10:22 - TWEET

Very overcast in PE. Been told the lights are already coming on. Johnson will be licking his lips. - Mark Lewis

10:21 - SMITH AND ELGAR TO OPEN

Despite Quinton de Kock only ever having opened the batting in his life, he will bat at No 7 today (or tomorrow) while Graeme Smith and Dean Elgar will open.

10:19 - FAN REACTION

Fans appear to have mixed reactions to the Proteas' decision to bat

Siphosethu Trevor Booi - Well choosing to field in the first match, ddnt work - opting to bat first now seems a bit reasonable.

Simphiwe Maqungu - Bad Decision, regarding Gloomy weather, aussies will use that advantage make it work for their bowlers...

10:08 - TEAM REMINDER

South Africa:

Graeme Smith, Quinton de Kock, Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, Quinton de Kock, Wayne Parnell, Vernon Philander, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel

Australia:

David Warner, Chris Rogers, Alex Doolan, Shaun Marsh, Michael Clarke, Steven Smith, Brad Haddin, Mitchell Johnson, Peter Siddle, Ryan Harris, Nathan Lyon

10:04 - ***BREAKING TOSS NEWS***

SA skipper Graeme Smith has won the toss and elected to BAT in the second Test at St George's in Port Elizabeth.

Wise decision?

9:57 - ***BREAKING NEWS***

South Africa make THREE changes for second Test.

IN: Dean Elgar, Quinton de Kock, Wayne Parnell

OUT: Alviro Petersen (virus), Robin Petersen (dropped), Ryan McLaren (concussion)

10:01 - TWEET

Not sure if Biff wants this toss ... - Rob Houwing

9:57 - TWEET

Kepler Wessels: There's a westerly wind at Port Elizabeth which drys out the surface quickly and should be good for batting. - Fox Sports Cricket

9:55 - UN-FRIENDLY BANTER

We might be in the Friendly City, but the vibe hasn't been very friendly. Australia don't seem to rate Vernon Philander much.

David Warner on what he seems to think was a convenient back injury before a Test on a flat pitch: "I would have liked to see him bowl at Adelaide in that second Test when he apparently hurt his back - and was bowling in the nets three days later."

Graeme Smith on Mitchell Johnson: "I truly believe that the wicket played a big role in the success that he had. The stats, even in the Ashes, say that he picked up a lot of lower-order wickets."

9:48 - TWEET

Word from Port Elizabeth is that Quinton de Kock will replace Alviro Peterson for South Africa. #SAvAUS - Fox Sports Cricket

9:35 - PICTURE - NOT SCARY, NOT SCARY...

Could Mitchell Johnson be the difference once again in the second Test in PE? (Twitter)

9:14 - PICTURE - PARNELL SET TO START?

If pictures are to be believed, Wayne Parnell will replace Ryan McLaren in the Proteas' starting XI - and not Dean Elgar (Getty Images)

9:13 - STEYN REMOVER REGAINS TOP SPOT

Dale Steyn has returned to the No 1 position on the ICC rankings for Test bowlers following the Proteas' latest Test against Australia.

Click HERE for the full article...

9:12 - QUINTON DE KOCK GETS CALL-UP
Highveld Lions batsman, Quinton de Kock, has been called up into the Proteas' Test squad as batting cover for Alviro Petersen.

Click HERE for the full article...

10:00 - NEWSLETTERS

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10:00 - PICTURE - PROTEAS TRAIN FOR JOHNSON

A little light-hearted below the belt humour...

10:00 - PICTURE - VIEW FROM THE PLAYERS' BALCONY

Best view of St George's Park? - CSA Digital Media

10:00 - SHAPE UP OR SHIP OUT!

Sport24 chief writer Rob Houwing urges a more cohesive team effort as the Proteas strive not to surrender the Test series against Australia early in PE. 

Click HERE to read Rob's thoughts...

10:00 - PICTURE - AND THE MOWER IS OUT!

PE groundstaff get mowing - CA Digital Media

10:00 - PICTURE - GREEN MAMBA IN PE!

Unless some more work is done on the pitch at St George's Park, the Proteas and Australia face the prospect of playing on a very lively wicket...

Click HERE to view the picture...

10:00 - PICTURE - A LITTLE TOO MUCH GRASS ON THAT WICKET!

St George's Park wicket - less than 24 hours before the second Test starts - Michael Sherman

10:00 - TELL THAT TO RYAN MCLAREN!

Proteas all-rounder Ryan McLaren has been ruled out of the PE Test after being sconed by Johnson in Centurion

Click HERE to watch McLaren get hit on the head

10:00 - PROTEAS DON'T FEAR JOHNSON

The Proteas aren't living in fear of facing Australian quick Mitchell Johnson.

Click HERE for the full article...

10:00 - PICTURE - JACQUES KALLIS RELAXING IN PLETT

Not by any chance keen to pick up a bat in PE this week? - Jacques Kallis

10:00 - MORNE MORKEL LOOKING TO BOUNCE BACK

Proteas fast bowler Morne Morkel believes his team will relish the challenge of coming from 1-0 down in the series. 

Click HERE for the full article...

10:00 - CSA DISH OUT CONTRACTS

Quinton de Kock of the Highveld Lions and David Miller of the Dolphins have been awarded national contracts for the 2014/15 season, but out go Dean Elgar, Thami Tsolekile, Colin Ingram, Marchant de Lange, Aaron Phangiso and Jacques Kallis. 

Click HERE for the full article...

10:00 - PICTURE - ST GEORGE'S GETS A SUMMER CLEAN

Not quite Wash'n'Go, but still very good #SAvAUS - CA Digital Media

10:00 - PROTEAS STRETCH RANKINGS LEAD

Somewhat ironically, the Proteas have stretched their lead atop the latest ICC world rankings for Test teams. 

Click HERE to read the full article...

10:00 - SAA IN-FLIGHT MAGAZINE NOT VERY PRO-SA!

It appears whoever's in charge of SAA's in-flight magazine, Sawubona, hasn't consulted the latest ICC standings - nor Sport24!

Click HERE to read the full article...

10:00 - PICTURE - SHOULD'VE CONSULTED SPORT24 FIRST!

Australia No 1? Proteas ranked fifth? I think NOT!

10:00 - MORE STATS AND TRIVIA

- Only once since South Africa's readmission have they played Australia in a Test in Port Elizabeth, the famous 1997 match that Ian Healy won with a six

- Remarkably, Australia have won six consecutive Tests and lost six consecutive Tests in the past 12 months - the losses having come in India and England

10:00 - STATS AND TRIVIA

- Since he was recalled for the first Ashes Test in November, Mitchell Johnson has taken 49 wickets at an average of 13.14 from six Tests with a strike-rate of a wicket every 27.1 balls

- Johnson is only the second Australian after Shane Warne to reach the double of 250 Test wickets and 1 500 runs

10:00 - QUOTES

"We've lacked a bit in real competitive cricket coming into this series. It's a quick turnaround and we have to adjust well to play winning cricket in Port Elizabeth." - Graeme Smith

"I think if the wicket stays like it is it will be a three-dayer, especially with two fantastic bowling attacks. So I don't think it will stay like that." - Michael Clarke

10:00 - PICTURE - GRASSY PITCH

And that, folks, is the match pitch for the 2nd Test. Two days off? #cricket #SAvAus - Telford Vice

10:00 - PITCH / WEATHER

The Port Elizabeth pitch is renowned for being on the slow side but a thick covering of grass remained a couple of days out from the Test, giving some hope that there could be assistance for the fast bowlers. The forecast suggests there could be rain at times during the match with temperatures generally in the mid 20s.

10:00 - PROTEAS FAN GALLERY

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10:00 - PICTURE - BATTLE OF THE TATTOOS

10:00 - MICHAEL CLARKE'S AWAY RECORD

Australian skipper Michael Clarke has led his team in 18 Tests away from home. This is his record...

Played 18
Won 5
Lost 8
Drawn 5

That includes a 1-1 drawn series against the Proteas in 2011/12

10:00 - PICTURE - TROPHY UP FOR GRABS

TOUR ITINERARY

A reminder of the Proteas' tour itinerary against Australia

Tests

February 12-16, First Test, Centurion - Australia won by 281 runs
February 20-24, Second Test, St George's Park - 10:30
March 1-5, Third Test, Cape Town - 10:30

Twenty20

March 9, First T20, St George's Park - 14:30
March 12, Second T20, Kingsmead - 18:00
March 14, Third T20, Centurion - 18:00

TEAMS

South Africa:

Graeme Smith, Quinton de Kock, Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, Dean Elgar, Wayne Parnell, Vernon Philander, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel

Australia:

David Warner, Chris Rogers, Alex Doolan, Shaun Marsh, Michael Clarke, Steven Smith, Brad Haddin, Mitchell Johnson, Peter Siddle, Ryan Harris, Nathan Lyon

UMPIRES

Umpires - Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) and Ray Illingworth (England)
TV umpire - Aleem Dar (Pakistan)
Match referee - Roshan Mahanama (Sri Lanka)
Reserve umpire - Adrian Holdstock (South Africa)

Welcome to Sport24's LIVE scoring and interactive commentary on Day 1 of the second Test between South Africa and Australia at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth.