Du Plessis, Kleinveldt lead SA fight

Nov 24, 2012

South Africa suffered an early setback in the morning when Jacques Rudolph was dismissed. Graeme Smith departed in the next over for 122•Getty Images

But Jacques Kallis, coming in to bat at No. 9, played a fighting knock•Getty Images

Australia's openers consolidated on the lead of 162 with a 77-run stand•Getty Images

When Rory Kleinveldt was bowled by Ben Hilfenhaus, they had lost five wickets for 17 runs to be struggling at 250 for 7•Getty Images

Faf du Plessis and Kallis put on 93 runs for the eighth wicket to repair the damage. Du Plessis scored a valuable half-century on debut•Getty Images

Rory Kleinveldt, then, took quick wickets, dismissing the openers and No. 3 Rob Quiney, who departed for a second successive duck•Getty Images

The partnership was broken when Kallis edged spinner Michael Clarke to the wicketkeeper for 58, and South Africa's innings ended after a further 9.4 overs•Getty Images

Ricky Ponting was bowled for the second time in the Test. Nightwatchman Peter Siddle was dismissed soon after, and Australia had lost half their side for 103 shortly before stumps•Associated Press