Share

Proteas target early wickets

Brisbane - The Proteas will be looking for early wickets on day four to give them the best possible chance of victory in the first Test match against Australia here at the Gabba.

Full scorecard

"Tomorrow morning is a key period of the game," said centurion Jacques Kallis.

"If we can nip out a few tomorrow morning and put some pressure on Australia, who knows."

Dale Steyn and Morné Morkel accounted for the three Australian wickets that fell in the final session on Sunday, with one and two wickets respectively.

"We have to give ourselves the opportunity, the game is far from dead and there is enough in the wicket as well.

"As long as we keep applying the pressure, it is all that we can do, if Australia plays well then fair enough but we have to get the ball in the right areas."

Kallis earlier added another Test century to the 43 behind his name, as the Proteas posted a commanding total of 450 all out.

Hashim Amla was the other star performer with the bat, scoring his third century in consecutive matches against Australia, and passing Michael Clarke as the leading run-scorer in this calendar year.

This was Kallis's highest Test score against Australia, and his fourth century of the year; the most by any batsman in 2012.

"I think I have been playing really well for the last couple of years," Kallis commented on his personal form.

"I have been scoring at a decent rate and I feel like I'm getting into good positions which is key to batting. Hopefully I can carry on with that, you need a little bit of luck to go with it as well, so may that continue."

The injury to JP Duminy puts added pressure on the seam attack, however Kallis insisted the wicket can be of assistance if the bowlers are disciplined.

"It has quickened up a little bit but I think it is a good Test wicket.

"There is a little bit in it for the fast bowlers when they get the ball in the right area and there is some decent carry as well."

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
25% - 1154 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
30% - 1336 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2037 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE