Clarke firm, but Steyn puts SA on top

Nov 09, 2011

Gloomy scenes delayed the start of play at Newlands•Getty Images

The bowlers got the better of them: Dale Steyn dismissed Shane Watson ...•AFP

But it was shortlived, as he became Steyn's second victim soon after lunch•AFP

Clarke's runs came in quick time: he got to a fifty off 56 balls•AFP

Clarke got to his 16th Test century, before bad light ended play with Australia on 214 for 8•AFP

Once play began, Australia's openers were tested in lively conditions•AFP

... while Vernon Philander claimed Phillip Hughes for his maiden Test wicket•AFP

Shaun Marsh took some painful body blows ...•AFP

Steyn ended the century stand between the pair, trapping Marsh lbw •AFP

Ricky Ponting showed promise with a trademark pull for six off Philander•AFP

... but held firm and began to rebuild the innings with Michael Clarke•AFP

Clarke looked like he might run out of partners, as South Africa took the edge with quick wickets after tea•Associated Press